Nola BJJ
“I called the number listed and coordinated with the owner/professor a super early Friday morning private (with Jon and gi) and dropped in on a Sunday morning no gi fundamentals class which were both really great.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in New Orleans, LA
14 gyms listed · 12 in New Orleans · 11 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Mid City MMA
“World class instruction, incredible amenities, and the gym has really cool people that train there.”
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New Orleans Shaolin
“Sifu Sam is a great teacher who makes students feel comfortable and confident participating among people with more experience.”
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Forever Driven Martial Arts
“The instructors do an amazing job at instilling courtesy respept and self conttrol in a fun environment.”
Nola MMA
“If you are looking for a gym with an excellent atmosphere and extremely well rounded and knowledgeable coaches, I suggest you stop in and try out Nola MMA.”
Nola Aikido
“My son has learned so much and practicing Aikido has been a really important part of his development.”
The 14 gyms listed for New Orleans, LA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: New Orleans, LA
12 of the 14 gyms we list are based in New Orleans; the other 2 serve New Orleans from Metairie (16 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 286 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills" and "atmosphere". 11 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the gyms 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 13 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for New Orleans show a timetable online?
13 of the 14 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Nosa Dojo
“There a plenty of schools where I live, but none compares to this one!”
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
Future Kick Martial Arts
“Awesome Training Facility with Great Martial Art Instructors”
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Hayashi Judo School
“Whether you want to become a competitive Judo player, learn self defense, or just have fun and get in shape; this is the place to go!”
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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Metairie
“This experience thus far has improved my health and I have seen exponential progress as an individual.”
36 Chambers
“The only place in NOLA to learn American Kung Fu and Also Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing)!”
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