"Only the strong survive"
The East Texas American Society
of Karate was initiated in January 1992 by Mr. Robert La Mont, a student of Mr.
Bill Gray of Houston, TX. E.T.A.S.K. finds its' roots in traditional Japanese
martial arts but does incorporate American boxing style with other Asian
tactics. Mr. La Mont's goals: To provide an affordable, yet practical public
martial arts program for children and adults, ages 5 & up. To train students
in the art, sport and self defense aspects of karate, to recognize and teach
the ever changing strategies of numerous martial arts disciplines, both
traditional and non-traditional and to establish and maintain an environment of
discipline with exemplary attitudes in educational pursuits and family values.
E.T.A.S.K. sponsors include
Kilgore College, LeTourneau University, Longview Partners in Prevention, Tyler
Parks and Recreation, Marshall Parks and Recreation, Jacksonville Parks and Recreation, City of Gilmer, and Rusk County Recreation Association. Evening classes
are held Monday – Friday in ten locations between the hours of 6 –
9 PM. Day classes, for college credit, are held Mon/Wed 12 – 1 PM at
Kilgore College, & Tues/Thurs 12 – 1 PM at LeTourneau University.