This Senate Resolution, introduced by Senator Barrow, commends and congratulates the students and instructors from the Baton Rouge area for their outstanding performance in various martial arts tournaments held across Louisiana. It highlights the dedication, discipline, and sportsmanship that these individuals exhibit through their rigorous training and competition. The resolution acknowledges the mental and moral characteristics developed through martial arts, such as confidence and self-control, and emphasizes the significance of competing at different skill levels in tournaments that attract participants from around the world.

The resolution specifically recognizes the achievements of these students and instructors in notable events like the Big Show Karate Tournament, the Crescent City Kumite Tournament, and the Louisiana State National Karate, Tae Kwon Do/Kung-Fu Championships. It praises their athletic excellence and the leadership of instructors like Great Grand Master Robert A. Christy Jr., who have fostered an environment of hard work and perseverance. The Senate expresses its appreciation for their contributions and accomplishments, ensuring that a copy of the resolution is transmitted to the students and instructors as a token of recognition.