Benefits of Martial Arts classes for children

The martial arts offer a multitude of benefits for children, from physical fitness to mental wellness. Parents can play an important role in encouraging their children’s involvement in martial arts. By offering support, monitoring progress, attending classes, and rewarding efforts, parents can promote their children’s success in this valuable activity. We encourage parents to consider […]

Your First Tournament Experience!

So, this is your first tournament? Everyone has a first tournament. We try, in Karate International, to make it a great experience. “Dojo Tournaments” as we call them, are smaller than the big open tournaments. Therefore, they cost less, and they get over with quicker! We have printed a schedule for your divisions, based on […]

Don’t Forget About Endorphins

Life may be crazy If you are one of the many adults who is dealing with your everyday life and stresses, let me remind you of something you already know. This is a case of – it worked so well, I quit doing it. Adult Martial Arts Classes can help you find those endorphins. But […]

How we train our Instructors

Sometimes, new adult students and parents of our children, would like to know more about how our instructors turn into instructors. This blog is to tell you a bit about the people standing in front of you or your child.  All of our instructors are Black Belts.  We have a range of instructors in your […]

Pre-School Martial Arts

Pre-School Martial Arts classes are some of the most interesting classes to teach.  We have children entering the class between the ages of 3 and 5. Some of these children have had organized group classes with a teacher and some have not.  Don’t worry, our teachers know how to work with them all.  We like […]

Your Child is Amazing!

Your child may be the one who is amazing and has all the innate skills to progress quickly through the ranks of Karate. This is how you can help them on their journey.  The most important principle we want to share with you is that your child needs to enjoy their time in martial arts.  […]

Your Child is Not Perfect Yet

Kathy Olevsky, 8th Degree Black Belt Over the years, we have met with many different types of parents. I will say, by far, there are many parents who are disturbed that their children act out a little bit in classes, or talk too much. We just want you to know, your child may not be […]

How Do We Get Promoted?

Being Promoted at Karate International – it’s about much more than you think! We plan the striping system and the techniques to help students get to their goals in the amount of time they have before their next promotion. We also heavily reward them with stripes for their first and second belt, but spread them […]

Adult Martial Arts – Don’t Wait!

by Kathy Olevsky This blog comes out of a place in my life that I don’t talk about much.  I was a top level athlete up until age 50.  I became very ill at 50 with a disease that has no cure.  I was on multiple forms of chemotherapy and steroids for 6 years.  My […]

10 Steps to a Healthier New Year!

This is the time of year when most adults are reviewing their life and setting goals. Many of us are making a healthier lifestyle part of the plan for the upcoming year. This year is my 43rd year in the Martial Arts Industry. Over that time, I have come up with some points to share […]