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Rick Weems' LivConfident Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Slidell, Louisiana

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Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule livconfident.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 985-288-0395

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 4–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 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 Rick Weems' LivConfident Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 24 mentions

“The kids' classes are engaging from start to finish — never a dull moment — and the instructors weave in self-discipline and kindness as naturally as the techniques themselves.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The school builds self-confidence in its students, teaches self-defense, and even has competitive martial arts if you want to compete.”

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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 Rick Weems' LivConfident Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo

“Our son has built confidence and found a passion for learning taekwondo.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The school builds self-confidence in its students, teaches self-defense, and even has competitive martial arts if you want to compete.”

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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 87 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 13 mentions

“Best place to join your child with , to learn martial arts in professional way from friendly professional instructors and family atmosphere .”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My daughters confidence has greatly improved in the short amount of time we have been here.”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions

“The school builds self-confidence in its students, teaches self-defense, and even has competitive martial arts if you want to compete.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 15 mentions

“The kids' classes are engaging from start to finish — never a dull moment — and the instructors weave in self-discipline and kindness as naturally as the techniques themselves.”

From the reviews

What a positive experience this has been! My grandson has improvements in attitude, manners & discipline. This is a great help for shaping and forming your children into high quality individuals. I highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Amy, Feb 2025

It helps you grow as a person and get out of your shell. The instructors are amazing people who help you be able to defend yourself and others.

★★★★★ — Karate, Nov 2023

Fun and friendly. This staff is full knowledge and extremely helpful. Great place to instill building tools for kids.

★★★★★ — Flenard, Mar 2023

I absolutely love this place and my son has a blast! I got my son involved back in the beginning of the school year so that he could interact with other kids and have a physical sport outlet, he has ADHD and the instructors are absolutely amazing with him and he absolutely loves going.

★★★★★ — Catelyn, Apr 2023

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Your first Karate class at Rick Weems' LivConfident Martial Arts

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 Rick Weems' LivConfident Martial Arts

2145 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA70461

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