How long does it take to get a Black Belt in Martial Arts?

This is a great question! And one that will generate as many answers as those schools/instructors in which you ask. In other words, it’s really up to the instructor. Some instructors want their students to have 7 or even 8 years of steady practice and class...

Online Martial Arts Training Gains Momentum

It seems that online martial arts courses and training is catching on more and more. When we launched Karate Academy Online back in May of 2015, there were only two programs that were primarily online, Karate Academy Online and one other. Now a quick Google search...

Benefits of Online Martial Arts Training: Improved Balance

The day I sat down to write this article on how Online Martial Arts Training improves Balance it was pouring down rain here in Richmond, VA (where our dojo headquarters are located). I had stopped off at Target to pick up a few things for the house and as I entered...

Benefits of Martial Arts Training: Memory Retention

When people speak about the benefits of martial arts, they usually don’t consider memory retention as one of the top five. But this is one of the primary benefits you’ll notice once you’ve been practicing for a while. Memory retention is developed through the constant...

Benefits of Martial Arts Training: Introduction

When I think back over the years of my own martial arts training, I can’t help but reflect on how martial arts impacted me outside of the dojo, and far beyond simple punches, kicks and blocks. In fact, when I think back on how my martial arts training has impacted my...

Karate Uniform (Gi) Sizing Chart

The karate uniform, known as a Gi, sizing chart is for student uniforms and belts. These uniforms are perfect for the beginner student as they are designed in a light weight material to offer flexibility, breath-ability and durability. The cotton-polyester blend will...