Acadiana Karate

The Martial Arts Academy in Lafayette, LA, offers a unique blend of disciplines, featuring Aikijujutsu, Okinawan karate, Judo, and Aikido, under the guidance of instructor Dan Gabus, a 9th degree black belt with nearly 60 years of martial arts experience. The academy focuses on both physical fitness and self-defense, teaching students of all ages to harness their bodily potential with a gentle approach that uses an attacker's own force against them. Classes are available for children and adults, emphasizing self-defense, self-discipline, and moral values. With a commitment to creating a safe learning environment, the academy ensures that skills are only utilized for self-defense, never as a means for anger or aggression. Generated from the website

New Iberia Karate Institute (NIKI) is the oldest and sole traditional karate club in New Iberia, Louisiana, established in 1973. Led by Chief Examiner Takayuki Mikami, 9th Dan, and Chief Instructor Mr. Scott Decuir, 6th Dan, NIKI offers a platform for members and friends to engage in karate training, events, and interaction with Sensei. With a focus on progress and development, NIKI conducts regular tests to assess the growth of its participants, resulting in new belt achievements and commendations for their dedication and improvement.Generated from the website