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Forever Driven Martial Arts
“Promotions are quick enough to see progress and it's great to see the kids work and achieve something on their own.”
Best Karate Classes in New Orleans, LA
10 schools listed · 5 in New Orleans · 7 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Nosa Dojo
“The dojo is filled with warm and friendly people, so one would feel welcomed immediately—I did.”
Lakeview Creative Arts
“We have chosen Lakeview creative arts for 2 years now and love it.”
Tamashii Karate & Tai Center
Crescent City Self-Defense Studio
Rick Weems' Livconfident Martial Arts
“Teaches life skills, great martial arts, fun, family friendly, home to several World Champions!”
Karate schools listed for New Orleans, 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: New Orleans, LA
5 of the 10 schools we list are based in New Orleans; the other 5 serve New Orleans from towns including Kenner (20 mi), Belle Chasse (16 mi) and Metairie (16 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 182 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 7 are open on Saturdays. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 9 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 New Orleans first?
An email address is published by 9 of the 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.
New Orleans Karate Institute
“It's not a belt factory only hard work, dedication, and the willingness to achieve your goals are rewarded.”
The Dojang New Orleans
“Both of our sons have earned their black belts from Master Frank.”
World Martial Arts
“My daughter is very happy going here!”
Shogun
“Love them , everyone is so nice and have the best attitudes!”
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