Self-Defense: Distance Is Your Best Friend

People who know little about the martial arts tend to start their search with a valid question: “Which style of martial arts is best?” Of course, this question is subjective to what the student is looking to achieve. Practicing martial arts in Boulder will give you endurance, strength, community, confidence, discipline, and skills that could come in handy if put to the test. Discover which martial arts are best for learning effective self-defense in Boulder, Colorado.

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How Karate Builds Real Confidence—The Boulder Karate Way

Confidence isn’t something we can hand to a child—it’s something they have to earn. The same goes for adults. In a world where rewards often come just for showing up, we believe in teaching that real confidence comes from effort, focus, and consistency.

At Boulder Karate, every belt represents hard work and growth. We don’t hand out new ranks after a certain number of classes or weeks. Instead, students earn every stripe, every belt, and every bit of progress they achieve. That’s what makes us different from other martial arts schools in Boulder—and it’s what makes the confidence we build here last a lifetime.

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Boulder Karate in the Spotlight: Meet Master Randolph

We’re excited to share that Shoutout Colorado recently featured Boulder Karate and our head instructor, Brad “Master Randolph” Randolph, in a profile piece. The full article dives into his journey, the philosophy behind Boulder Karate, and what motivates us to be more than just a martial arts studio.

“I believe in creating a positive learning environment… students learn from the inside out.”
“Every student will develop as a human being, as well as learn to protect themselves.”

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Meet Mr. Rich Hale: A Mentor, Master, and Friend of Boulder Karate

Mr. Hale is a 9th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo, a martial arts style closely related to our own Shaolin Kempo. With over 50 years of experience training and teaching around the world, he’s regarded as one of the senior masters in American Kenpo—and for good reason. He trained personally under Mr. Ed Parker, the founder of American Kenpo, before Mr. Parker’s passing in 1990, and has dedicated his life to both practicing and preserving the art.

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