Louisiana Karate Association

About Us

JKA/AF REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. ALL STYLES ARE WELCOME!

Address

706C Phosphor Avenue
Metairie, Louisiana 70005

Phone & Fax

Office: (504) 835-6825
Fax: (504) 835-6825

Email
info@lkakarate.com

The Louisiana Karate Association (LKA) is the oldest karate club in the south, and is the headquarters of the Japan Karate Association American Federation (JKA/AF). It was established in 1965 and has as its chief instructor, Takayuki Mikami, 8th degree black belt. Mr. Mikami, a native of Japan, was the first certified instructor sent overseas by the Japan Karate Association (JKA). He was the All-Japan Kumite (free fighting) champion twice and three time All-Japan Kata (forms) champion. In 1963 he moved to the United States and in 1965 he founded the All South Karate Federation.

His style of karate is Shotokan -- a Japanese style that is characterized by strong focus (concentrated moment of energy) made possible by full hip motion and total body commitment to the technique. This is formal training, based upon traditional teaching methods, that gradually builds up ones physical condition and mental concentration.

LKA Club Officers

PRESIDENT: Maria Hrabec

VICE PRESIDENT: Doug Walsh

SECRETARY: Helen Stone

TREASURER: Yvonne Keller

Adult Class Times

Monday, Wednesday, Friday Schedule:

5:00pm - 5:50pm: Transition Class for New Beginners taught by Maria Hrabec, 5th Dan
6:00pm - 7:20pm: Normal Class taught by Master Mikami 8th Dan

Tuesday, Thursday Schedule:

11:30am - 12:30pm: Intermediate/Advanced class taught by Master Mikami 8th Dan

New adult classes start on every other Monday (please call to confirm starting date).

Youth Class Times (4-13 year olds)

All youth classes are taught by Doug Walsh, [rank].
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Tuesday, Thursday Schedule:

4:45pm - 5:30pm: Tiny Tots (4-6 years old)
5:30pm - 6:15pm: Beginner
6:15pm - 7:00pm: Intermediate
7:00pm - 7:45pm: Advanced

New youth students start on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Dues

ADULTS: $90 per month

YOUTH: $70 per month

Initiation Fee: $30
Single Night of Training: $15