History
Red Dragon Karate was founded by Shihan Sensei Lou D. Casamassa in 1965 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Moved to California in 1972. Red Dragon Karate is classified as American Karate. American Karate is a combination of the seven major countries of the martial arts styles, which include: Japanese Judo, Aikido & Shotokan Chinese Kung Fu, Wing Chung, Kun Tao & Kempo Korean Taekwondo & Hapkido Okinawan Go Ju Ryu & Shorin Ryu Indonesian Thai Boxing & Penjack Silat Philipino Kali & Escrima Tibet The Monks Red Dragon Karate Visalia opened its doors on June 1st, 2001 as the 14th Red Dragon Karate studio in California.