Ponchatoula Karate Center

About Ponchatoula Karate Center

Were excited to see you stop by our site and invite you inside our dojo to learn what karate is all about and how it can benefit you and your family members lives.Karate is defined as Open Hand.Karate is a martial art and way of life that trains your body, mind, and spirit. Through kihon, kumite and kata you learn to control your movements and actions, building confidence and belief in yourself and your abilities.But this is only one small part of creating a karate mindset.The result of true karate is natural, effortless action, and the confidence, humility, openness and peace only possible through perfect unity of mind and body. This is the core teaching of Zen, the basis of Bushido, and the essence of the JKAs karate philosophy.