Karate Classes in Lafayette, LA
Lafayette has 6 Karate dojos — including 1 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 4 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each dojo runs, so you can find your dojo and book your first class. All ages and levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Acadiana Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Champagne's Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Goshin-Do Karate Dojo Lafayette
Good to know in Lafayette
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Champagne's Martial Arts Academy, Martial Arts Academy and Lafayette Karate.
Plan your first class
This dojo offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try karate before you commit. Check each dojo's schedule for the current offer.
- Champagne's Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.8 (75)
New to karate?
This dojo is called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring (kumite) builds up slowly and stays light and supervised. Everyone in the room started at white belt.
- Lafayette Karate ★★★★★ 5 (4)
Kids & teen karate in Lafayette
These dojos run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline, respect, and self-defense. Check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.
- Acadiana Karate ★★★★★ 4.9 (109)
- Champagne's Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.8 (75)
- Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (7)
Karate in Lafayette: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Lafayette?
- A few Lafayette dojos list a membership around $75/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the dojo's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Lafayette dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 6 dojos in Lafayette advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Champagne's Martial Arts Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Lafayette?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Lafayette dojo is highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring (kumite) is introduced gradually, kept light and supervised, and a good dojo never pressures newcomers — you learn the basics, stances, and forms at your own pace, starting at white belt.
- Are there kids' karate classes in Lafayette?
- Yes — 4 Lafayette dojos run kids' or youth karate, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.