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:
Tuesday, Thursday Schedule:
5:00pm - 5:50pm: Transition Class for New Beginners taught by Maria Hrabec, [rank]
6:00pm - 7:20pm: Normal Class taught by Master Mikami
6:00pm - 7:20pm: Normal Class taught by Master Mikami
Tuesday, Thursday Schedule:
11:30am - 12:30pm: Intermediate/Advanced class taught by Master Mikami
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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New youth students start on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
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
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
| Monthly | 3 Months | |
| Adult | $90 | $242 |
| Youth | $70 | $189 |
Save 10% when paying dues in 3 month increments!
Initiation Fee: $30
Single Night of Training: $15
- Free uniforms for beginners
- No contracts are required or offered
- A second family member will receive five dollars off the monthly dues.