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

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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