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To say a kid can’t earn a black belt is to admit that you care more about belts than skill. That’s the truth right there. And I’m not cal

Karate kept close to the heart never really cools

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

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

Karate wasn’t meant to be one thing.

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

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

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

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

Martial artist's aren't Dumb. They're just literal. Trained that way.

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.

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

In our dojo, we don’t train to obey — we train to understand. Questioning isn’t defiance; it’s awareness. That’s how you stop being boring.

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

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