Shogun
“Love them , everyone is so nice and have the best attitudes!”
Best Karate Classes near Metairie, LA
1 of these schools is based in Metairie; the others serve Metairie from towns including New Orleans (16 mi), Kenner (5 mi) and Belle Chasse (15 mi).
6 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
New Orleans Karate Institute
“I have also met some friends along the way of getting the black belt and beyond.”
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Forever Driven Martial Arts
“The instructors are firm but kind, they teach discipline and respect along with martial arts skills.”
The Dojang New Orleans
“I Highly recommended for kids and teenagers teaching them self defense, honor ,character and respect for adults and the people around them.”
Nosa Dojo
“Since the quality of the dojo and teaching is top notch, it makes for a fun yet intense experience and you learn some amazing things along the way.”
World Martial Arts
“My daughter is very happy going here!”
Karate schools listed for Metairie, LA fill the 10 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Metairie, LA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 133 reviews; 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 6 are open on Saturdays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 5 publish a contact page; all 10 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I email karate schools listed for Metairie first?
An email address is published by all 10 schools here. Email suits the awkward questions: which style is taught, who takes the junior class, what a trial involves. You get an answer you can reread, rather than a hurried call while a class is running.
Lakeview Creative Arts
“We have chosen Lakeview creative arts for 2 years now and love it.”
Crescent City Self-Defense Studio
Tamashii Karate & Tai Center
Mandeville Karate
“It not only teaches discipline, patience, and respect, it teaches one how to defend themselves if needed.”
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