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New Orleans Karate Institute, Inc.
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Belle Chasse, 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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule neworleanskarate.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (504) 391-7200
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are involved in the community giving school supplies to children and lessons about dealing with bullies peacefully.”
“I can't wait to start the youngest one in their Little Dragons program.”
“We lived in the same neighborhood on the same street and attended the same high school.”
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What students say
“Sensei is absolutely amazing with the kids and he takes time to give them the attention they need.”
“People I have met along the way, while trying to get my black belt, have been very supportive.”
“The master instructor is demonstrative when teaching techniques, as that is the best proven way to learn, as documented by both child and adult learning theories.”
“The kids love him, as a teacher, role model and friend.”
“I have observed him in numerous tournaments over the years.”
From the reviews
New Orleans Karate Institute provides an exceptional balance of martial arts study, practical application and self confidence building. I'm a 5th degree blackbelt with over 25 years of martial arts training. I have had the pleasure of training with many martial arts experts, Master Maben being one of those experts.
New Orleans Karate Club is a place that I call home. I started my training here at the age of 10. I am now 25 years old and the senior instructor of the school. At New Orleans Karate Club, I've learned how to be confident in myself and my abilities.
An excellent school. I have studied here for years and have grown so much from the timid twelve year old white belt that first walked in the door to a confident teenager sitting comfortably with his first degree black belt (and working on his second!).
I have known and trained with Sensei Maben for decades longer than his school has existed...he is honorable, honest and loves karate and what it can do for anyone motivated enough to excel. He loves personally training the youngest student groups. The kids love him, as a teacher, role model and friend.
New to Karate? Start at New Orleans Karate Institute, Inc.
New Orleans Karate Institute, Inc. comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at New Orleans Karate Institute, Inc.
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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