Central Karate will host Tournament Prep classes for all students who are planning to attend the upcoming tournaments in Texas, Mandeville, and Washington, DC. If you cannot attend these classes, please notify Sa Bom Nim Maus ASAP. We are encouraging all students to participate in these tournaments. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and show off what you’ve been learning in classes.
Also, students who are planning to attend these upcoming tournaments should sign up on the sheets inside the do jang so we know who is participating at each tournament. We are super excited to be able to offer these tournament opportunities to our students. The schedule is as follows:
- Feb 4th (10:00-12:00)
- Feb 11th (10:00-12:00)
- Feb 18th (10:00-12:00)
- Feb 25th (10:00-12:00)
- A schedule will be made going forward for those students who are attending the upcoming ITF World Championships.
Central Karate Louisiana will host a Potluck Promotion Party for those who tested in January on Friday, February 24th from 6:00-7:30. Students should come dressed in their uniform and should be sure to wear a shirt underneath. Every family should sign up to bring a small dish. A sign up sheet will be posted inside the do jang for food. If anyone has questions, please see Sa Bom Nim Maus.
Central Karate will be closed Monday, Feb 20th & Tuesday, Feb, 21st for the Mardi Gras Holidays. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Feb 22nd.
Beginning Wednesday, February 1st, we will begin taking orders for Central Karate t-shirts, jackets, and sweatshirts. We will take orders through the month of February. See Sa Bom Nim Maus to place an order!
Kid’s Night will be held Saturday, February 25th from 4:00-9:30. This event is open to all children (not just Central Karate Students) ages 6 & up. Join us for an afternoon of fun, games, pizza, and a movie! Children may bring a pillow and blanket for movie time. The cost is $30 per child and must be paid in cash at drop-off. To register, please call Sa Bom Nim Maus at 261-6326 or you can visit our facility and fill out the sign up sheet. Don’t miss out!
Central Karate invites students of all ranks to join us at the USKA Heart of a Hero Championships in Mandeville, Louisiana on Saturday, March 11th. This is an open style tournament, meaning there will be students from different styles of karate in attendance (not just ITF Tang Soo Do). This is a great opportunity to attend a nice tournament and meet students from the area. Students of all ranks and ages may participate in Kata (forms/hyung) and Kumite (sparrring). Red Belt students and higher may also participate in Kobudo (weapons). Since this is an open tournament students may perform any form or staff form they know. It does not have to be your high or low form like at ITF events. The sparring rules for this tournament are different than ITF rules and we will go into detail at the meeting tomorrow night. We are very excited to be able to offer students an opportunity to attend some local tournaments.
Who’s ready for the biggest event of 2023? The International Tang Soo Do Federation is hosting the 2023 ITF World Championships in Washington, DC! Join your Tang Soo Do brothers and sisters from all over the WORLD for a weekend of Tang Soo Do training, seminars, and World Tournament. More info is coming soon. Mark your calendars for July 27-30th. We hope to see you there.
Central Karate students are invited to join our Tang Soo Do brothers and sisters from PTSDA Karate in Pensacola, Florida for a day of sun, sand, and Tang Soo Do. PTSDA host a bi-yearly Beach Training Day where students of all ranks can come together for a fun day of karate right on the beach! Students should wear their uniform with their swim suits underneath. Prepare to work hard while getting wet & sandy! Sunglasses are encouraged as students will be in the sand for most of the class. After class, enjoy the rest of your day with family and friends on beautiful Pensacola Beach! For more info, see Sa Bom Nim Maus. There is no registration for this event, just show up!
Every Tuesday, students may wear their Central Karate t-shirt along with do bok pants & their belt. Uniform requirements regarding clean (stain free) uniforms also apply to t-shirt days. T-shirts & uniform pants should be neat and free of stains. T-Shirts, jackets, and hoodie are ordered regularly. Our next t-shirt order will start in February!