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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

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

5 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

The belt around your waist says nothing about the journey you took to earn it.”

Dec 24 min read

A lot of kids experience bullying not because of their personality, their interests, or anything they did wrong —

Nov 182 min read

Does it really matter who’s standing at the front? Or is it more important that someone is — willing to give what they know, to anyone who w

Nov 143 min read

You don’t need to live in the karate bubble. Progress isn’t about obsession — it’s about enthusiasm, balance, and showing up honestly.

Nov 12 min read

Martial arts isn’t just an activity—it’s an education. At NKS Markham, karate builds focus, confidence, and leaders who change the world.

Oct 273 min read

Discipline is the toothbrush, motivation the paste. One works without the other can’t. In karate—and life—true growth comes from the brushin

Oct 242 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