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Learn Martial Arts at Austin Karate Academy
A Family Oriented Austin Martial Arts School
 
Instructors at the Austin Karate Academy
 

Austin Karate

 Chief Instructor - Mr. Dave Mukherjee

Mr. Dave Mukherjee is the Owner and Chief Instructor of Austin Karate Academy.  Mr. Mukherjee has a life-long fascination with Martial Arts and began training when he was 12 years old.  Currently he holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt and Instructor's certification from the World Tang Soo Do Association.  Mr. Mukherjee is a strong proponent of Grand Master Shin's philosophy of using Martial Arts training to develop the whole person.  Mr. Mukherjee believes that training in Martial Arts can play an important role in mental and physical development - it provides a boost to Self Confidence, Discipline, and refinement of Motor Skills.  His main philosophy is to provide an environment where students are surrounded by a Family environment where they can develop Mind, Body and Spirit through training in Tang Soo Do.

Over the years Mr. Mukherjee studied different Martial Arts like Kyokushin-Kai Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Tang Soo Do.  He is also an Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) certified Kickboxing Instructor.   Mr. Mukherjee competed and won awards in numerous Regional and World Championships.  He is the regional Black Belt Grand Champion for last six years (2005-2010) in a row - he likes to lead by example!  Mr. Mukherjee is currently training towards his 4th Dan Master.
 
 Interesting Facts about Mr. Mukherjee
  • Dedicated Martial Artist - 25 Years of Practicing & Teaching Martial Arts
  • Superior Instructor - 2007 WTSDA Region4 Instructor of the Year
  • Lead by Example - 2005-2010 WTSDA Region4 Black Belt Grand Champion 
  • Techniques - Open Hand & Kicking, Joint Locks, Weapons & Sparring Drills
  • Success in Life - Hold a Masters Degree in Computer Science
  • Family Person - Happily Married & Proud Father of a Twin Boy & a Girl
  • Ambitious & Optimistic - Training with a goal to be a 4th Dan Master
     

                                                                 

      Asst. Chief Instructor - Ms. Carol Jury

Ms. Carol Jury has been training in martial arts for more than 12 years.  She   originally began her training as Junior in High School at an informal Martial Arts studio.  When she graduated and left for College, she joined the Penn State Martial Arts Group and officially became a member of the World Tang Soo Do Association.  Ms. Jury earned her Black Belt as a Senior in College.  Later she moved to Austin and formally joined Austin Karate Academy.

Ms. Jury earned her 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2012.  She is currently training for her third 4th Dan Black Belt under the tutelage of Mr. Dave Mukherjee.  

 Austin Karate Black Belt and Leadership Team

 

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