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Sensei Clark
The martial arts magic of Bruce Lee on the widescreen began Sensei James Clark's lifelong affair with Tae Kwon Do in the late 1970s. The desire to become a martial artist led James Clark to begin his formal training in 1980 at Louisiana Tech University under Sensei Dr. David Jordan. Under Sensei Dr. Jordan's guidance, James Clark became a black belt and helped lead his Louisiana Tech Karate Team to three consecutive national championships in 1982, 1983, and 1984. In addition to his collegiate championships, Sensei Clark has more than 100 1st place wins in kumite and has been crowned National and World Champion in the 1980's and 1990's.

Sensei Clark's roots in teaching and instructing run deep as he has taught Tae Kwon Do, rifle, and youth softball and basketball during the greater portions of two decades. As owner and operator of Shreveport Family Tae Kwon Do, Sensei Clark trained and promoted students to the black belt level and produced national champions. He has also promoted and directed numerous tournaments, as well as served as head referee for others. His focus on the fundamental values of the martial arts, goal setting, and belt promotion show in the success of his students and the respect afforded him in the Martial Arts circles.

Sensei Clark received his bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University, was employed as a police officer and narcotics agent in Shreveport Louisiana and was also employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Huntsville Texas.

Sensei Clark is a member and chief referee of the United States Karate Alliance (USKA) and has been named to the Atlee Chittim Roll of Honor and the Louisiana Black Belt Hall of Fame. He is currently the owner and operator of Pearland Family Tae Kwon Do and host of the Young Dragons after-school and summer camp program for youth. His goal is to elevate the mental and physical health of each of his students, young or mature, through the structure of modern martial art. Sensei Clark takes to heart the Young Dragons motto of "developing quality and reliable citizens, one black belt at a time."