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A New Breed

We don’t train because a fight is coming. Most of us never did. We train for purpose. For growth. For belonging. Martial arts are always t

15 hours ago1 min read

As 2025 comes to a close, Northern Karate Markham is looking ahead with renewed focus. This past year was about resetting — moving beyond th

6 days ago3 min read

Karate wasn’t meant to be one thing.

Dec 63 min read

I’ve shown up to places where nobody greeted me. I mean literally nobody. You’d walk inside, stand there awkwardly.

Dec 24 min read

Martial artists don’t make friends — we forge them in sweat, laughter, and impact. A dojo isn’t a building. It’s the people inside

Nov 232 min read

Discipline isn’t stillness — it’s choice. The dojo isn’t about control; it’s about growth, connection, and walking the Way at full speed.

Nov 112 min read

Northern Karate has always adapted. We’re not the weird martial artists anymore — we’re the standard. And we’re just getting started

Nov 83 min read

I love science, technology, and engineering—but math kills me. STEM builds knowledge; karate builds balance. Both matter. Here’s why

Oct 202 min read

Don’t fear the future. Today’s youth are empathetic, resilient, and ready to lead. The next generation—and our dojo—prove it’s in good hands

Oct 173 min read

Martial arts is making a comeback. From Jonah Hill to CEOs, people are returning to the dojo for focus, confidence, and balance at Northern

Oct 142 min read