Best Martial Arts Schools in New Orleans

Blanco Martial Arts Academy is a self-defense school that is located in Marrero, Louisiana that is devoted to bringing traditional and contemporary martial arts training to their students. Their services include karate, self-defense, and a back to school special. They offer children and teen classes for ages 3-17 and adult classes for ages 18 and up. Their desire is to provide their clients with a distinct and systemized program and the school strives to tailor their classes to fit the unique needs of their clients' skill-sets and experience.

Church's Karate Academy is a martial arts school serving the people of New Orleans, Louisiana. They have tailored classes to meet the unique needs of their students and some of their programs include kickboxing, birthday parties, summer camps, and holiday and day camps. Their kids martial arts classes help build confidence are a great way for the children to achieve their full potential. The school offers a free trial class for any curious students.

Crescent City Self-Defense Studio LLC is a self-defense school that serves the people of New Orleans, Louisiana. They provide instruction in karate for ages 4 and up and aims to provide their students with self-defense skills. The instructors at the school strive to foster and cultivate self-empowerment, self-esteem, and self-confidence. Crescent City Self-Defense Studio LLC has no contracts and no hidden fees.

FutureKick Martial Arts & Fitness LLC in New Orleans, Louisiana provides instruction in traditional martial arts. Their programs include cadets for ages 4–6, youth for ages 7-13, teens for ages 14-17, after-school martial arts discipline program, adults for ages 18 and up, and more. Their top priority is high-quality customer satisfaction and the instructors strive to make their students feel welcomed and safe.

Live Confident Karate Lakeview is a martial arts school with dojos that are located in Slidell and New Orleans, Louisiana, and Acworth, Georgia. Their featured programs include ATA Tigers for ages 3-6, karate for kids 6-12, and adult martial arts for ages 13+. The martial arts instruction they provide helps build confidence and self-esteem and also improves physical agility and mental health. They offer a free trial class for prospective students.

Mid City Martial Arts & Fitness Academy is a New Orleans, Louisiana-based martial arts school with trainers that have extensive skills, experience, and expertise. Some of their classes include Open Mat, QuickFit, Kids BJJ for ages 4-6, Kids BJJ for ages 10-12, HIIT, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga, and more. The school features a friendly, clean and safe training environment.

New State Fitness in Metairie, Louisiana offers classes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and capoeira. The benefits of their martial arts training includes physical fitness, personal discipline, building self-confidence, self-defense, enhancing flexibility, and greater spiritual awareness. The New State Fitness founder, owner, and head trainer, Charles Haymon earned the North American Grappling Association championship belt in 2013.

Shaolin-Do Kung Fu & Tai Chi, a martial arts school in New Orleans since 2001, provides many unique classes that include Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Kids Kung Fu (for ages 6-12), and personal training at two locations, Bywater and Lower Garden District. The self-defense training blends striking, joint locks, and escapes and is as effective as any modern system, with the added bonus of meditation training and complex forms building the mind-body connection. Fees are paid monthly, with no ongoing obligation or contracts. Instructors are patient and encouraging, helping students meet and surpass their goals for better health, fitness, renewed self-confidence, and personal safety. Shaolin-Do offers a free trial class in each of its programs and periodically offers free self-defense workshops for the general public.

Yonsei Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts school that is located in Kenner, Louisiana. Instructor Master Sentilles has studied martial arts since 1983 while attending the University of New Orleans. The academy's fitness programs include kids martial arts, adult martial arts, youth martial arts, and birthday parties. The school teaches discipline and self-confidence and offers a one month trial for prospective students.