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Lacy's Shotokan Karate, Texarkana TX

Program Name: Lacy's Shotokan Karate
Program Address: 3610 Magnolia St., Texarkana TX
Contact Phone: (903) 793-5010
Website: http://www.lacys-shotokan.com
Detail: Lacy’s Shotokan Karate was first established in 1973. This makes it the oldest martial arts school in the Four States area. Dr. Lacy started this school with one purpose, to teach the martial arts. Not only teach martial arts, but, to also be the best instructor. Through many years of hard training, Dr. Lacy achieved his goal. As a competitor Dr. Lacy was always rated in the “top ten” of the nations fighters, having won over 130 tournaments in Kumite and/or Kata. Three years in a row, Dr. Lacy was rated the #1 fighter in the nation and was crowned “National Champion.” Twice he climbed to #3 in the world ranking. He has been awarded the nations “top competitor award” and the nations “outstanding instructor award” by the United States Karate Association. In 2005, Dr. Lacy was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame and awarded an honorary Doctorate in Asian Studies. In 2006, he was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame and awarded the title of Shotokan Grand Master of the Year. In 2007, Dr. Lacy was again inducted into the World Hall of Fame. Dr. Lacy was recognized as the founder of Tokubetsu Karate and was promoted to 10th degree Black Belt and named to the prestigious Soke Council. Through Training with various instructors, such as Takayuki Mikami and He Young Kimm, Shihan has earned a 7th degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, 3rd degree Black Belt in Kuk Sool Won Hapkido and Shorin Ryu Karate and a 2nd degree Black Belt in Kobujutsu (weapons). Dr. Lacy is Internationally known for conducting seminars in Mexico and Central America. Some of his seminars have included teaching self defense to the Honduran Special Forces, Panamanian Defense Groups, the Mexican Army and Mexican Police forces. Lacy’s Shotokan Karate looks forward to the opportunity to teach you the unique martial art of Shotokan Karate.
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