Kataaro Martial Arts Blog

Embroidered martial arts belt in the dojo with maintenance supplies and towels.

How To Maintain And Care For Your Martial Arts Belt

By Tom Katch  ·  September 14, 2026

You've earned your martial arts belt. Now, how do you take care of it? Your belt represents perseverance, diligence, and personal growth, so it deserves more than being tossed . . .

Martial artist meditating in the dojo at dawn.

Why Black Belt is Just the Beginning

By Gage Hanlon  ·  September 28, 2026

Before I started martial arts training in 1996, my favorite after-school activity was watching the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. They quickly became my training inspiration and I . . .

Kataaro martial artist wrapped gift boxes and furoshiki-wrapped belt.

Choosing The Pefect Gift For any Martial Artist

By Gage Hanlon  ·  Coming soon

Choosing the right gift for someone takes careful consideration. Let me share my insider information on what makes the perfect gift for any martial artist. . . .