Burnside Karate Academy -- Hattiesburg, Mississippi "best karate and martial arts school in the pine belt area ... established 1984"Authentic Okinawan Karate -- Seibukan Shorin-ryu 2611 Lincoln Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601-268-1108 one owner/manager/chief instructor since 1984  BKA is owned and operated by Biljac Burnside. Shihan Burnside is a godan, 5th degree black belt, in Seibukan Shorin-ryu karate. Burnside began his study of karate in 1977 while a student at the University of Southern Mississippi. He has been to Okinawa, Japan several times to study with some of the most respected karate teachers of our day. With expertise in Seibukan, Shotokan, Goju-ryu, Kyokushinkai, and Kobudo, Burnside has experienced many styles of martial arts. BKA has turned out many state, regional, national, and world champions. BKA was opened in 1984 in downtown Hattiesburg on Front Street in what is currently brownstone's restaurant. Biljac Burnside Okinawa, Japan in 1988 special event: Kyoshi Dan Smith karate training seminar October 16 & 17, 2009 Zenpo Shimabukuro Hanshi, 10th degree black belt seminar pictures Atlanta, GA -- June 2009 | Why study karate?
There are many reasons to study the martial arts. If you want to learn to defend yourself, get into better shape, or just meet some new friends, karate might be for you. Many parents start their children in karate for its disciplined atmosphere. The kids think it's fun! Come down and visit our school to see if karate is for you.Class Schedule Children's classes meet Tuesday & Thursday nights
Beginning Children 5:30 - 6:15
Intermediate & Advanced Kids 6:30 - 7:30
Adults meet Monday & Wednesday nights
Beginning Adults 5:30 - 6:15
Intermediate & Advanced Adults 6:30 - 7:45
Friday night classes
All Kids at 5:30
All Adults at 6:30
Kobudo (ancient weapons) small group & private lessons available
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