Welcome Lafayette Karate Club Warriors!
This page is designed especially for you and your parents to keep you updated and provide you any information you may need about upcoming tournaments, gradings, documents and forms needed, and a list of some of the Japanese terms you’ll hear around the dojo!
Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page for the latest day-to-day information and changes or updates to class times.
***REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2026 TRAINING CAMP AT
New Iberia Karate Institute!!!***
Welcome to the 2026 New Iberia training camp and Dan and Qualification Exams!
We’re excited to have as our camp chief instructor and examiner special guest Instructor Sensei Jerry Kattawar, Jr. This year we will host Dan exams, as well as qualification exams for Judges, Instructors and Examiners. Please join us for this training event filled with learning, growth, testing and determination. These tests are designed to challenge you, push your boundaries, and demonstrate the progress you’ve made on your karate journey.
Remember, this camp is not just about achieving a new rank but about embracing the spirit of karate – discipline, respect, and continuous improvement. Our experienced instructors will be there to guide you every step of the way.
So, pack your Gi (and whistle if testing for Judge), tighten your belts, focus your mind, and let the journey begin! We’re confident that you’ll leave this camp with new skills, friendships, and a deeper appreciation for the art of JKA karate!
Click the picture below to download the registration forms TODAY!
***ATTENTION LKC WARRIORS!! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 60th Annual All South Karate Championship in NEW ORLEANS! Competitors of all ages, ranks and styles – sign up early!!***
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***END OF YEAR TRAINING AND MIKAMI SENSEI’S 92nd BIRTHDAY PARTY!!***
Our Sensei’s had a fantastic time Saturday Dec. 13th at their end of year training and helping to celebrate Mikami Sensei’s 92nd Birthday!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SENSEI!!
2025 JKA USA National Summer Training Camp!
***CONGRATULATIONS TO LKC WARRIORS TREY BROWN AND BRANDIN JEFFERSON AS THEY BROUGHT HOME BIG WINS FOR Lafayette Karate Club at the Mississippi Karate Association State Games of Mississippi Tournament, May 17th 2025!!!****
**Trey Brown medaled 
GOLD in KUMITE and 
SILVER in KATA!! Brandin Jefferson medaled SILVER in Kumite, 
4th in Kata!!!**
***Our LKC Warriors did not disappoint at Tuesday’s Belt testing!! Very well done to all those who leveled up!!***
Japanese Commands and their Meanings
Japanese words to English:
Seiza – Formal Sitting Posture
Mokuso – Closed Eye Meditation
Yame – Stop
Shomen-Ni-Rei – Bow To The Front (Center)
Sensei-Ni-Rei – Bow To The Instructor
Otagai-Ni-Rei – Bow To Each Other
Yoi – Ready
Hajime – Begin
Kamaete – Into The Posture (Position)
Naore – Relax
Kaette – Turn Around
Kata – Forms (Pre-Arranged Movements)
Kihon-waza – Basic Techniques
Kumite – Sparring
Sanbon-Gumite – Three Step Sparring
Ippon-Gumite – One Step Sparring
Jiyu-Kumite – Free Style Sparring
COUNTING:
Ichi – One
Ni – Two
San – Three
Shi – Four
Go – Five
Roku – Six
Shichi – Seven
Hachi – Eight
Ku – Nine
Ju – Ten
Zenkutsu-Dachi – Front Stance
Kokutsu-Dachi – Back Stance
Kiba-Dachi – Side Stance (Straddle-Leg)
April 2024 – Pictured: Sensei Rose Shuff accepting the Carol Lombard Jarushi Spirit Award on behalf of Lafayette Karate Club and Sensei Brandin Jefferson, member of the JKA USA National team, with his FIRST PLACE medal in Adult Men’s Black Belt Kumite (Sparring) and Third Place medal in Adult Men’s Black Belt kata.
Media Consent Form
Lafayette Karate Club uses a variety of tools including our website, social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and printed materials to advertise, promote and honor is present and future students. Below is a copy of the LKC Media Consent form.
A signed copy of this form is required for each LKC student under the age of 18, completed by a parent or guardian, even if you don’t wish LKC to use your child’s image on any of the platforms listed.
