In the current world of Youtube, Facebook, Instragram, Twitter, etc., nearly everything is obtainable nearly instantly. And that includes...

It is very interesting to notice the several similarities and duplicates within Shotokan kata. Whether found in a relatively easier kata...

Does this sound familiar? “I just got back from a major tournament. I won 1st place in Kata. However, I only got 2nd place in Kumite....

Karate and boxing may indeed seem to have a lot in common, and in this day and age, it is inevitable that the layman will be making...

'Tis the season for planning how we'll improve ourselves in 2019! If your new year resolutions include improving your physical condition,...

Karate-Do literally means “the way of Karate.” The two Chinese characters making up the word Karate (空手) translate to “empty hand.” ...

Top-level athletes across North America will travel to New Orleans to demonstrate their practiced technique and strong spirit in hopes of...

Leilani Heno fell in love with the mindfulness and physical aspects of karate when she began training at LKA in 2009, and recently earned...

Daryl Rappold was only 10 years old when he started training in Johnny Caluda’s youth class at the original LKA dojo on Metairie Road. As...

Jimmy Juno has had a lot of memorable moments in his long career. Beginning as a white belt in 1987, he has the distinction of being...