Central Karate has been locally owned and operated in Baton Rouge since 2007. We are proud members of the International Tang Soo Do Federation. The International Tang Soo Do Federation was formed in 1984 by Choong Jae Nim Chun Sik Kim with the goal of maintaining the high standards of authentic Tang Soo Do.
Mission Statement:
Central Karate is dedicated to teaching quality authentic Tang Soo Do as well as providing students with life skills that promote confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and respect which help to develop strong character, morals, and a strong vision of excellence.
Tang Soo Do (pronounced “tongue-sew-doe”) is a traditional martial art with origins in Korea. Tang Soo Do means “The way of the worthy hand”. It is both a hard and soft style of karate. This means it uses strong powerful techniques along with softer flowing techniques. Tang Soo Do is a martial art, not a sport. It is not a game played solely for the sake of winning, but rather a physical and intellectual activity designed to develop the mind, body, and spirit. Tang Soo Do develops body coordination, conditioning, control, self-esteem, discipline, and respect. As members of the International Tang Soo Do Federation (ITF) our instructors are held to the standards set forth by Grandmaster C.S. Kim, the founder of the ITF.
