Appalachian Karate Academy is headed up by Sensei Larry Bullard, a 6th-degree black belt and a recipient of the 2003 Living Legends Award. There are both child and adult courses available, and there are practice dummies, punching bags and more throughout the dojo. The center also hosts karate-themed birthday parties, where invitees get an intro karate lesson and slice up the birthday cake with an actual samurai sword!