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Church's Karate Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Karate dojo in New Orleans, Louisiana

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule churchskarateacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (504) 376-7009

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Church's Karate Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 27 mentions

“Not only does he teach karate skills but he also offers opportunities for kids to play with movie nights and holiday camps.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“He offers a wide variety of classes that fit almost all schedules, he also is available for private lessons.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Church's Karate Academy is a great school that combines traditional martial arts, practical self defense, really fun kickboxing, and physical fitness.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Church's Karate Academy — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Church's Karate Academy is a great school that combines traditional martial arts, practical self defense, really fun kickboxing, and physical fitness.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Church's Karate Academy is a great school that combines traditional martial arts, practical self defense, really fun kickboxing, and physical fitness.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 53 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 6 mentions

“Master Church is a dedicated teacher who does everything he can to make sure his students succeed.”

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“He has learned great self discipline, focus, and his understanding of respectful behavior has been vastly improved.”

great workout & fitness 2 mentions

“I started their kickboxing program this summer with some friends and it’s an intense workout.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“We were so grateful to have our son in an environment that he loved and that we had so much trust in.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 8 mentions

“Master Church and his staff were professional and handled the virtual environment with such flexibility and confidence.”

From the reviews

My son has recently started at Master Jason Church's Karate School on Paris. He is age 7. Has been diagnosed with ADHD. We have tried many other sports even a different Karate school before finding this one. But none of the other sports nor Karate school capture his attention like this one.

★★★★★ — Sondra, Jan 2016

Our daughter started taking classes at Church's Karate Academy at 3 1/2 years old and has been attending for almost 18 months straight. She enjoys the challenge and achieving new levels. I've seen Master Jason Church work effectively with kids of all ages, skill levels and attention levels.

★★★★★ — Lsuee, Nov 2015

Church's Karate is an excellent place to learn and enjoy martial arts training. Master Church is an amazing, light-hearted and skilled instructor. Kids and adults alike will love spending time at Church's Karate. He offers a wide range of instruction and services.

★★★★★ — Casey, Dec 2020

Church's Karate Academy is a great school that combines traditional martial arts, practical self defense, really fun kickboxing, and physical fitness. Master Church is a dedicated teacher who does everything he can to make sure his students succeed.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Sep 2017

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Your first Karate class at Church's Karate Academy

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Church's Karate Academy

4716 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA70122

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