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Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lafayette, Louisiana
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships around $75/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule maacademyla.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 337-216-4538
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 9–11:30 am |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
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From the reviews
I take Stretch Yoga classes there with instructor Tracie Zagrev. She is fantastic. Very patient and encourages everyone to proceed at their own pace and listen to their bodies. She is knowledgeable of health in general and listens to her students. It is a class of empowerment rather than competition.
Your first Karate class at Martial Arts 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.
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