Acadiana Karate Institute has thrived since 1978 as a result of Shihan Pablo's lifetime goal; to educate the community in the values of maintaining a balance of Knowledge, Honesty and Strength in our life and to develop the habit of goal setting in these three areas. In order to reach ones full potential, a balance of Knowledge, Honesty and Strength is necessary.

At Acadiana Karate Institute, we strive to provide the best in quality of instruction, both physically and psychologically. We believe in teaching those physical techniques that prove to be most practical in our society and even more importantly, to mix the American philosophical approach with our instruction...to strive to be the very best you can be.

Through a dedicated systematic and intensive martial arts program, our institute is known for producing the incentive to become a more confident individual not only physically but mentally as well, regardless of age or sex.

Our instructors' rewards come from the good they do for their students, from their commitment to bringing out the very best in each of the lives they touch. Martial Arts, American Shotokan style, serves as their personal vehicles for sharing.

The greatest gift you can give your child is that of good self esteem and confidence. Our program not only prepares your child physically for the challenges of life, but it helps him or her to be ready for mental challenges as well!

Since 1978, Acadiana Karate Institute has been teaching children from ages 3 years old and up.