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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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Northern Karate Markham Year-End Reflection: Looking Ahead to 2026

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 Isn’t the Fight

Karate wasn’t meant to be one thing.

Dec 63 min read

How to Choose a Good Dojo (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)

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

Wear Your Belt With Pride — It’s Your Story, Not Your Status

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

Dec 24 min read

Punchy-Kicky Philosophy

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

Surviving Isn’t Living

Most of what we do in life serves no practical purpose. And that’s exactly why it matters.

Nov 222 min read

The Man Who Lived Without Hesitation

That’s why his philosophy still lands. He wasn’t trying to inspire you. He was trying to survive.

Nov 192 min read

Find Better Rooms

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

Nov 182 min read

The Best Sensei: is the One Standing in Front of You!

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

🥋 Japanese Terminology Is Dying in the Dojo — and That’s a Good Thing

Japanese terminology is fading from the dojo — and that’s okay. Understanding, not repetition, is what keeps martial arts alive

Nov 132 min read

🥋 Why You Don’t See a Lot of Straight Lines and Still Children in Our Dojo

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

🥋 Remembering Who We Are

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

🥋 Could I Be Dreaming? Are We Starting to Get Education Right?Untitled

Maybe education isn’t broken — maybe it’s evolving. The dojo is what school was always meant to be: a place to grow strong, curious, and kin

Nov 72 min read

🥋 If You Walk a Road Long Enough, People Will Walk Beside You

Leadership isn’t about followers — it’s about walking your path long enough for others to find it. Keep walking. The right people will join

Nov 22 min read

🥋 How Often Do I Really Need to Practice?

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

✍️ Why I Hate STEM (And Why I Don't, Really)

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