Louisiana Karate Association

10/10/2026

Enrolling new beginner students next week Oct 13-Oct 16 at LKA! Come learn more at the LKA table beside the Oak Grove Stage at Japan Fest inside the Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Here til 4 pm!

10/10/2026

Check out the LKA demo TODAY at 12:30 at Japan Fest’s Oak Grove stage! 🥋

At New Orleans Museum of Art Sculpture Garden.

10/01/2026

Best wishes to our Louisiana karateka competing in the 2026 JKA National Championships in New York this weekend!!

Do your best! We’re proud already of your dedicated training
and strong effort with spirit. OSS!

Pictured here: strong training with karateka from Lafayette to Mississippi on Friday, September 25

❤️

09/17/2026

Mikami Sensei and all at Louisiana Karate Association extend our congratulations to new Dan Rank promotions to:

Oishi Takeshi Shuseki Shihan (Chief Instructor) 10th Dan,
Ogura Yasunori Shihan (Vice Chief Instructor) 9th Dan,
Imamura Tomio Shihan (Vice Chief Instructor ) 9th Dan, and
Imura Takenori Shihan, 9th Dan.

09/17/2026

Mikami Sensei and Louisiana Karate Association would like to congratulate Oishi Takeshi Shuseki Shihan (Chief Instructor) on his recent promotion to 10th Dan.

Osu!

09/06/2026

Friday night was a great class!

08/16/2026

Enroll now in Beginner Karate Session at LKA! 🥋 Develop fitness and mental focus through traditional Japanese Shotokan karate training at Louisiana's oldest karate club, since 1961.

Reserve your spot today: https://www.lkakarate.com/sign-up

Avail of our BEGINNER PROMO includes 3 months of classes and a uniform for $210.

Regular Beginner Monthly Membership: $70/month. Inquire about our family discount.

Adult classes meet M/W/F 7:30 - 8:15 pm (other options available by request).
Kids classes meet Tu/Th 4:45 - 5:30 pm.
Send questions to [email protected]

07/29/2026

Some of the artwork from our kids karate camp this week- they’ll make them into fans tomorrow

07/18/2026

Karate Day Camp is open to all levels, age 5-12. No experience needed! Reserve your child's space today. Camp session: July 27-31

Kids develop focus & build confidence while learning traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate at Louisiana's oldest karate school, in Metairie. Additional activities include language lessons, cultural exposures, arts & crafts, snoballs & more!

Sign up here: LKAkarate.com/daycamp

07/13/2026

Register NOW for LKA's Kids Karate Day Camp! 🥋
An exposure to traditional Shotokan karate, cultural activities, crafts, games, snoballs & more is open to all kids ages 5-12. No experience necessary!

Register & learn more here: https://www.lkakarate.com/daycamp

Camp session: July 27 to July 31

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Kids can experience traditional Japanese karate training during LKA's summer day camp. Activities include karate classes, fitness training, arts & crafts, language learning & more. Limited space, sign up now!