Is karate / martial arts expensive?

National Karate is committed to providing the best quality training available, yet keeping the classes affordable. National Karate is much less than other "lesson activities" like piano, ice-skating or gymnastics.

Will adults and kids be in the same martial arts classes?

No. While classes are beneficial to both adults and children, the way you teach children is different from the way you teach adults. All of our classes are designed to be age appropriate.

Do I have to worry about my kids using karate at school?

We talk about using our martial arts skills responsibly in every class. In 30 years of teaching martial arts, National Karate has never had a problem with students abusing their skills.

What ages do you teach?

We start children at 4 years of age and we have adults in their 70's. We have had several people in their 60's earn Black Belts.

How many days per week do students attend?

Our average student attends 2 days per week, although some attend one day per week and some students come six days per week.

How many students are in each class?

On average we try to have a teacher to student ratio of one teacher to about 12-14 students. (or less than 1/2 of the teacher to student ratio of public school classrooms.)

Do I have to be in good shape before starting martial arts?

No, our beginner program starts at a basic fitness level and we work you into better shape at your own pace.

Which is better for working out – karate or kickboxing?

We teach both karate and kickboxing and have testimonials that rave about both programs. Both of these arts will burn fat, build muscle strength, develop your cardio, and make you look & feel great. The best way to find the answer is to try our two week introductory where you can try them both and decide for yourself.

Will your karate program help my child with his/her confidence and self-esteem?

Yes. Child psychologists tell us that the best way to develop positive self-esteem in kids is to have them in activities that work toward goals. When children work hard and achieve goals they should be rewarded for that achievement. That is exactly what our innovative martial arts program has been designed to do. The confidence and life lessons they learn in our program will transfer to academics, other sports and activities!

Wisconsin National Karate

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Our clean and safe New Berlin, WI The National Karate Schools of Wisconsin Studio location is easily accessible from neighboring communities, including West Allis, Muskego, Brookfield, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Mukwonago, Greenfield, and Elm Grove. For nearly four decades, we've worked tirelessly to build our reputation as a leading martial arts studio. Our instructors are among the best in the United States. We work with students of all ages and skill levels to provide them with the training, life skills, and discipline they need to approach life as a champion.

National Karate and Kickboxing (or NK for short) offers an "Americanized" version of Karate, founded in the roots of Tae Kwon Do and Karate. Instead of focusing on one style, our instructors teach students a hybrid that incorporates aspects of numerous self-defense styles to empower students with the best self-defense training available.

For instance, Judo is known for throws and takedowns, so in addition to teaching Karate and Tae Kwon Do, we teach students the best Judo moves as well. Boxing focuses on punching techniques, and we take the best from other forms of martial arts such as Aikido, Hapkido, Kickboxing, Kendo, Krav Maga, and weapons defense to create training techniques that work in multiple scenarios.

National Karate's first karate school opened up in 1973 in Minneapolis, MN. Today, National Karate has 22 locations in Minnesota, 4 in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago and our location in New Berlin, making us the Midwest's largest martial arts organization. Having taught more than 60,000 students and currently training more than 6,000 active members, National Karate and Kickboxing is truly the largest and most prestigious martial arts organization in the Midwest. If you would like to learn more about our New Berlin karate, kickboxing, and Krav Maga classes, please contact us today! Please also read our martial arts testimonials to see what our students have to say about Great Lakes National Karate!

Is karate / martial arts expensive?

National Karate is committed to providing the best quality training available, yet keeping the classes affordable. National Karate is much less than other "lesson activities" like piano, ice-skating or gymnastics.
Will adults and kids be in the same martial arts classes?

No. While classes are beneficial to both adults and children, the way you teach children is different from the way you teach adults. All of our classes are designed to be age appropriate.
Do I have to worry about my kids using karate at school?

We talk about using our martial arts skills responsibly in every class. In 30 years of teaching martial arts, National Karate has never had a problem with students abusing their skills.
What ages do you teach?

We start children at 4 years of age and we have adults in their 70's. We have had several people in their 60's earn Black Belts.
How many days per week do students attend?

Our average student attends 2 days per week, although some attend one day per week and some students come six days per week.
How many students are in each class?

On average we try to have a teacher to student ratio of one teacher to about 12-14 students. (or less than 1/2 of the teacher to student ratio of public school classrooms.)
Do I have to be in good shape before starting martial arts?

No, our beginner program starts at a basic fitness level and we work you into better shape at your own pace.
Which is better for working out – karate or kickboxing?

We teach both karate and kickboxing and have testimonials that rave about both programs. Both of these arts will burn fat, build muscle strength, develop your cardio, and make you look & feel great. The best way to find the answer is to try our two week introductory where you can try them both and decide for yourself.
Will your karate program help my child with his/her confidence and self-esteem?

Yes. Child psychologists tell us that the best way to develop positive self-esteem in kids is to have them in activities that work toward goals. When children work hard and achieve goals they should be rewarded for that achievement. That is exactly what our innovative martial arts program has been designed to do. The confidence and life lessons they learn in our program will transfer to academics, other sports and activities!

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Do you want to feel prepared to defend yourself if you need to?

Are you ready to feel new levels of self-confidence and pride?

ADULT KARATE

At The National Karate Schools of Wisconsin, the safety, wellbeing of students come first. Whether you've taken classes at other karate schools or you're training for the first time, you need not look further than Great Lakes.

At The National Karate Schools of Wisconsin, the safety, wellbeing of students come first. Whether you've taken classes at other karate schools or you're training for the first time, you need not look further than Great Lakes.

ADULT KARATE

YOUTH KARATE

Our karate instructors create a positive atmosphere for students to learn self-defense and other valuable life skills such as discipline. Teaching and sharing the ways of this martial art is among our greatest passions.

KIDS' KARATE

Your karate instructors create a positive atmosphere for students to learn self-defense and other valuable life skills such as discipline. Teaching and sharing the ways of this martial art is among our greatest passions.

ADULT KICKBOXING

With both in-person and virtual classes available

With both in-person and virtual classes available

ADULT KICKBOXING

ADULT KRAV MAGA

Krav Maga helps adult students learn an extremely effective self-defense system developed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Many of the techniques in Krav Maga are in use by law enforcement and intelligence organizations around the world.

ADULT KRAV MAGA

Krav Maga helps adult students learn an extremely effective self-defense system developed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Many of the techniques in Krav Maga are in use by law enforcement and intelligence organizations around the world.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Celebrate your child's special day with a martial arts themed birthday party at Wisconsin National Karate. Unforgettable fun, activities, and ninja moves await!

Celebrate your child's special day with a martial arts themed birthday party at Wisconsin National Karate. Unforgettable fun, activities, and ninja moves await!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Benefits Of Martial Arts Training

Martial arts classes promote physical fitness and help students live a more active lifestyle.

Practicing martial arts builds physical stamina and strength, two key components of physical fitness.

Intense martial art workouts can burn 600 or more calories, excellent for weight loss and management.

Martial arts training creates muscle mass and contributes to a lean, fit body.

Students memorize essential martial art moves and use them in sequence - helpful in all aspects of learning.

Martial arts increases concentration, helping students avoid distractions in school, so they are better students.

Martial arts teaches respect. This discipline helps foster healthier relationships with teachers, family, and elders.

Martial arts students don't make excuses. Instead, they learn from mistakes and build skills in a safe setting.

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