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Lafayette Karate Club

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Lafayette Karate Club

Lafayette Karate Club is the only traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate in town! Member the of Japan Karate Association (JKA), & JKA American Federation.

Our Chief Examiner is Takayuki Mikami Sensei, JKA 9th Dan & Chief Instructor is Rose Shuff (Sandan). Lafayette Karate Club is the only traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate in town. Shotokan training is divided into three parts: kihon (basics), kata (patterns of moves), and kumite (sparring). Techniques in kihon and kata are characterized by deep, long stances that provide stability, enable powerful movements, and strengthen the legs. Shotokan is regarded as a dynamic martial art as it develops anaerobic, powerful techniques as well as developing speed. We are a members of Japan Karate Association (JKA), and JKA American Federation. Our Chief Examiner is Takayuki Mikami Sensei, JKA 9th Dan and our Chief Instructor is Rose Shuff (Sandan). Classes:
Mondays & Wednesdays:
Kids: 5:30pm - 6:20pm
Regular: 6:30 - 7:20pm
(NEW) Adult: 7:30pm - 8:20pm

Fridays @ 5:30pm : Additional training / Belt Test preparation

NO contracts and LOW monthly fees! FREE TWO WEEK TRIAL!

411 W. Bluebird Dr, Lafayette LA 70508 (Comeaux Recreation Center)

10/31/2026

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10/30/2026

***🎃HAPPY HALLOWEEN-EVE, LKC WARRIORS!🎃***
Start the weekend off right with SPARRING CLUB - 5:30pm TONIGHT Karate Club!! SO GOOD IT'S SCARY!!! 👻🫣🥋

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10/29/2026

"Leave It at the Door" ~ Nathan Batson

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Leave It at the Door

We spend a lot of time talking about what we bring into the dojo: our discipline, our effort, our willingness to learn. But part of training is learning what to leave at the door.

The bow when you enter is a pause between the world outside and the work ahead. Tying your karate gi and obi is a small act of preparation, a chance to decide how you'll spend the next hour.

Then, you bow to your partner.

That bow means more than just being polite. You’re agreeing to work together, give honest feedback, and help each other learn. Your partner isn’t just there to make your technique look good. Both of you are there to find out what you know and what you still need to learn.

Some days, stepping onto the mat feels easy. Other days, you come in carrying the stress of a long week, feeling tired, and your mind is full of distractions.

Those are usually the nights you want to skip class the most.

And those are almost always the nights you need the floor the most.

You don’t go to the dojo because you’re already centered. You go because the training helps you find your focus. The steady rhythm of kihon, the concentration needed for kata, and the challenge of partner drills all help block out the noise from outside. After an hour, your problems are still there, but your mind is clearer and you’re ready to face them.

When the session ends, the process reverses.

The closing bow marks the end of your work. It’s the moment when you let go of any frustration from a tough round or a mistake, leaving those feelings behind on the mat.

You don’t leave the dojo with everything perfected. You leave knowing you put in the effort, cleared your mind, and earned the chance to come back again.

Take the reset with you.

10/28/2026

***WELCOME TO WEDNESDAY, LKC WARRIORS!!!***
Classes tonight:-
5:30pm - Jr. Warriors/Beginners
6:30pm - Adult/Regular

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Gooood Morning 😎
Stay... learning karate

10/26/2026

***HAPPY MONDAY, LKC WARRIORS!!***
Join us for classes TONIGHT:
5:30pm - Jr. Warriors/Beginners
6:30pm - Adult/Regular

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10/25/2026

***JOIN THE LKC WARRIORS THIS WEEK at Lafayette Karate Club and have so much FUN, it's SCARY! 😄 🕷️ ***

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10/23/2026

***HAPPY FRIDAY, LKC WARRIORS - it's time for your weekly dose of SPARRING CLUB - 5:30pm only Karate Club!!***

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10/22/2026

***October 2026 Lafayette Karate Club Warriors and Belt Test Candidates ready to BELT TEST Karate Club! RESULTS TO FOLLOW - STAY TUNED!!***

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10/20/2026

***🥋 LET'S GO!!! TODAY IS THE DAY, LKC WARRIORS‼️🥋***
🍀 Very best of luck to all those grading today at Lafayette Karate Club! YOU GOT THIS‼️👊

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10/19/2026

***‼️ATTENTION LKC WARRIORS! BELT TESTING/GRADINGS HAPPENING TOMORROW‼️***
Last chance to practice tonight at Lafayette Karate Club!
5:30pm - Jr. Warriors/Beginners
6:30pm - Adult/Regular

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Address

411 W Bluebird Street
Lafayette, LA
70508

Opening Hours

Monday	5:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday	5:30pm - 8pm
Friday	5:30pm - 6:30pm

Website

http://www.lafayettekarate.com/

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