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Martial Arts training at Acadiana Karate
The focus of our martial arts schools in Lafayette, LA is on physical fitness, character development and self defense -- rather than fighting. Our overarching goal is in building our student's self-esteem.
As soon as you become a martial arts student, you join a community that works together toward improved physical strength and stamina, better focus and concentration, greater self discipline, competency in self defense and, most importantly, increased self confidence.
For us at Acadiana Karate, the practice of martial arts means respecting each other, encouraging and supporting each other and celebrating each other’s successes.
These values are especially important in working with children and families -- the primary focus of our martial arts schools in Lafayette.
We have martial arts programs for students of all ages.
For children, our emphasis is on character development and physical fitness.
With adults, our goal is to deliver all of the benefits of martial arts, including improved muscle tone, increased cardiovascular fitness, lower stress levels, increased energy, and greater flexbility
Self-defense is also emphasized but it's always tempered with the training on how to seek alternatives to conflict.
Each of our martial arts instructors is committed to teaching the physical skills while applying attitude-shaping exercises aimed at bringing out the best character and physical potential in each student.
We hope you become a Lafayette martial arts student at Acadiana Karate.
Acadiana Karate
Lafayette
2464 W. Congress St.
Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 233-8838
814 Fortune Rd.
Youngsville, LA 70592 (337) 856-3900 Google Map
Testimonials
"Martial Arts has given me guidance through the greater part of my life. Communication skills, work ethic, endurance and so many more skills have been fostered simply because I have stayed training in the Martial Arts. Martial Arts has been one of the major influences helping me become more successful in my everyday life."
Colt Biro, 2nd Degree Black Belt Level 6
My child fells more confident and safer now that he taking martial arts at Acadiana Karate. Acadiana Karate has been such a blessing to our family.
Tammy Spell
We have tried sports of all kind and Cub Scouts and Brayden was never interested or was never able to grasp onto any activity like he has with karate. Acadiana Karate has been an awesome experience for my son!