Acadiana Karate Lafayette
About
Kaliste Saloom Road Acadiana American Shotokan Karate Academy
Acadiana Karate Lafayette on Kaliste Saloom Road has provided martial arts training in Lafayette for over 48 years - one of the longest-running karate schools in Louisiana - with American Shotokan as the technical core and Little Ninjas preschool entry.
Kids Karate
Age-tiered American Shotokan karate curriculum. Programs include:
- Little Ninjas (ages 4.5-6)
- Kids and Teens Martial Arts (ages 7-14)
- Adult American Shotokan (ages 15+)
- Family classes
- Self-defense focus
What's Included
- Uniform with starter package
- American Shotokan belt-rank curriculum
- Coach-led kihon, kata, partner drills and kumite
- 48+ year operating history
- Service area covers Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, Carencro, Scott and Breaux Bridge
Experience
Half-century of operating history gives clear institutional teaching reputation and multi-generation family enrollment - parents bring in kids who become future students. American Shotokan is a structured karate style with predictable belt-test rhythm. Younger Little Ninjas work on focus, listening and basic stance; older kids cycle through kata, partner drills and kumite with regular promotion tests.