Karate USA
“Stripes and promotions are not given but earned and the children have such a sense of pride with each stripe placed on their belt which only drives them to do better, work harder, and want to help.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Shreveport, LA
11 gyms listed · 4 in Shreveport · 6 open weekends · all 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Nwla Martial Arts
“If you are looking to learn how to defend yourself or you just want to learn karate the way it's meant to be learned then I highly recommend you check out NWLA Martial Arts.”
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Shreveport
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Smaa/Soul Fighters SBC
“If you're thinking about trying out BJJ for the first time or just looking for a place to get some extra training in, I cannot recommend them enough.”
Bossier Jiu-Jitsu: Louisiana Black Belt Academy
“He makes it fun and truly cares about everyone who steps in to Louisiana Black Belt Academy!”
The 11 gyms listed for Shreveport, 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: Shreveport, LA
4 of the 11 gyms we list are based in Shreveport; the other 7 serve Shreveport from Bossier City (8 mi) and Benton (12 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 378 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (86%) and communication (76%). 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. We have a website on file for 10 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Shreveport?
6 of the 11 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
Master Irvin's House Of Discipline
“Master Irvin loves and cherishes all of the children in his class.”
Benton Martial Arts
“Couple that with the family friendly atmosphere and you have the perfect martial arts gym.”
Pak's Karate Louisiana
“He called a few minutes after class had ended to let us know how well our son was doing and that he was seeing improvement.”
Bellaire Wushu Academy
“An had great times an gained a wealth of nowledge...”
Stockwell Martial Arts Academy
“They are fantastic teachers and full of energy and fun and their students absolutely adore them.”
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