The Louisiana Karate Association (LKA) is the oldest karate club in the south, and is the headquarters of the Japan Karate Association American Federation (JKA/AF). It was established in 1965 and has as its chief instructor, Takayuki Mikami, 8th degree black belt. Mr. Mikami, a native of Japan, was the first certified instructor sent overseas by the Japan Karate Association (JKA). He was the All-Japan Kumite (free fighting) champion twice and three time All-Japan Kata (forms) champion. In 1963 he moved to the United States and in 1965 he founded the All South Karate Federation.
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