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Beginning the Journey
Beginning Karate training is the beginning of what can be a lifelong journey. There are many reasons that people start training in Karate. And there will possibly be reasons that are discovered that were not reasons in the beginning of their training. And also some of the reasons that one had when originally beginning Karate may be dismissed. Some of the reasons may be: To get in shape and improve physical fitness To learn a martial art To improve mental concentration To lear

Soji (cleaning)
The Japanese are a scrupulously clean people and Japan is a scrupulously clean country. Cleanliness and tidiness are a part of Japanese culture and tradition going back centuries and centuries. When visiting Japan, one will immediately notice the extreme lack of litter nearly everywhere. Public transportation vehicles and stations are virtually spotless and never neglected. Japanese homes (both traditional and modern) are also nearly always extremely clean, neat and tide, Whe

Dojo E-News: July 2020
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Dojo E-News: June 2020
Sign up for the monthly e-newsletter here. Karate Conditioning Core Workout Pay monthly dues to LKA here.

Self-Train Inspiration: Core Conditioning
Complete core karate conditioning workout created by LKA club member Daryl Rappold. Exercises & Reps: Jump Squat (20) Down dog push up (20) Side plank leg raise (10 each side) Single leg squat (10 each side) Kettle bell swing (20) Russian twist (50) Lat step squat (20) Bent over row (20) Standing bear crawl (100) Balance beam / kicks (20) Curl shoulder press (20) Mountain climber (100) Complete the workout and post a picture and tag @LouisianaKarateAssociation on Facebook or