Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Louisiana

148 of the 372 martial arts schools we track in Louisiana have traditional styles. A basic map listing can't tell you whether a "martial arts" result teaches lineage-based traditional forms like karate, taekwondo, or kung fu, or runs a modern fitness-kickboxing class under the same label. Every school on this page has its traditional style confirmed from its own website or class listings, not inferred from the business name. Full listings for every city are on the Louisiana page.

Shreveport 13

Aikido of Shreveport/Bossier Karate / taekwondo

447 N Market St, Shreveport, LA 71107

+13184691952 All Shreveport martial arts schools

Black Dragon Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo

1618 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-4138

+13182727651 All Shreveport martial arts schools

Gator Pit Taekwondo USTA Karate / taekwondo

1240 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71105-2426

+13182825895 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

Karate USA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6105 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105-4400

+13188652000 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

Lawhorn Kung fu Karate / taekwondo

5935 N Market St, Shreveport, LA 71107-2013

+13185185444 All Shreveport martial arts schools

Lees Kung Fu and Tai Chi Karate / taekwondoMMA

134 E Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71104-3405

+13188691122 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

Matsukan Karate Dojo Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

411 Lake St, Shreveport, LA 71101-3766

+13186172829 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

Poos Taekwondo of Shreveport, La Karate / taekwondo

9006 Mansfield Rd, Shreveport, LA 71118-2608

+13182184107 All Shreveport martial arts schools

Shreveport Karate Club Karate / taekwondo

447 N Market St, Shreveport, LA 71107-6822

+13187517992 All Shreveport martial arts schools

Shreveport Tae Kwon-Do Karate / taekwondo

9101 Industrial Rd, Shreveport, LA 71129

3186866622 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

Shreveport Tae Kwon-Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

9101 Industrial Rd, Shreveport, LA 71129

+13183478141 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

Shreveport Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

7629 Pines Rd, Shreveport, LA 71129-3905

+13186866622 All Shreveport martial arts schools

Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Shreveport Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1409 E 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71105-4932

+13184260678 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

New Orleans 12

Aikido of New Orleans Karate / taekwondo

3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans, LA 70125-2915

+15043809233 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

BLUE LION Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

9954 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127-2635

+15042448395 All New Orleans martial arts schools

Chayon NOLA Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

7100 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-3542

+15044513396 All New Orleans martial arts schools

Church's Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4716 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122-2553

+15043767009 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

Forever Driven Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

225 W Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124-1302

+15045097050 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

NOLA Aikido Karate / taekwondo

3909 Bienville Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-5141

+15042084861 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

New Orleans Shaolin Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3921 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-5453

+15045095310 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

Randy Rose Shotokan Karate Club Karate / taekwondo

3446 Kabel Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131-6926

+15049319629 All New Orleans martial arts schools

Shaolin Institute Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1995 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119-1700

+15048351877 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

Tamashii Karate & Tai Center Karate / taekwondo

8132 Willow St, New Orleans, LA 70118-2816

+15048662241 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

White Crane Kung Fu And Martial Arts Studio Karate / taekwondo

5215 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 390-3888 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

XS Martial Arts Dojo Karate / taekwondo

2000 Earhart Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113-2140

+15045589850 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

Baton Rouge 10

American Karate Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

5765 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3008

+12257556046 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

Central Karate LA, LLC Karate / taekwondo

8857 Sullivan Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70818

+12252616326 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

Glory23 Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Kickboxing BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Baton Rouge, LA

All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

Inspired Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

7353 Highland Rd Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 384-0282 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

Kimm's Institute of Self-Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4816 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-3224

+12259242837 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

NexGen Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7353 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-6641

+12257667279 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

The Baton Rouge School of Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

5775 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-6557

All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

White Crane Kung Fu Studios Karate / taekwondo

8300 Madrid Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70814-2324

+12252723686 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

World Han Mu Do Association Karate / taekwondo

4816 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-3224

+12252763467 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

Zhuang's Taichi & Kungfu Academy Karate / taekwondo

4846 Revere Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 936-7469 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

Covington 6

Covington Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo

812 S Tyler St Ste C, Covington, LA 70433

(985) 893-9644 Website All Covington martial arts schools

JFK Martial Arts Covington Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

5217 Pinnacle Pkwy, Covington, LA 70433

+19855907304 Website All Covington martial arts schools

Mike Storms' Karate Karate / taekwondo

2033 N US-190, Covington, LA 70433-8985

+19858757887 Website All Covington martial arts schools

Northshore Karate Studios Karate / taekwondo

1600 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433-5186

+19857895622 All Covington martial arts schools

Southern Karate Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

330 Falconer Dr, Covington, LA 70433-8210

+19855161235 All Covington martial arts schools

The Dojo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

201 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433

(985) 956-0904 Website All Covington martial arts schools

Lafayette 6

Acadiana Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-6182

+13372338838 Website All Lafayette martial arts schools

American Hapkido Academy Karate / taekwondo

406 Dunreath St, Lafayette, LA 70506-4608

+13379620181 Website All Lafayette martial arts schools

Blue Tiger Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503-2623

+13377808797 Website All Lafayette martial arts schools

Goshin-Do Karate Dojo Lafayette Karate / taekwondo

300 Geraldine Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503-4651

+13379916548 Website All Lafayette martial arts schools

Lafayette Karate Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

411 W Bluebird Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508-6942

+13373440737 Website All Lafayette martial arts schools

Phoenix Rising Karate Karate / taekwondo

102 Fairlane Dr, Lafayette, LA 70507-5307

+13378524899 All Lafayette martial arts schools

Mandeville 6

Aikido in St. Tammany Karate / taekwondoMMA

2050 Spartan Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448-1965

+19857888929 Website All Mandeville martial arts schools

Art Monroe's TigerRock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

330 Dalwill Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471-3364

+19856243455 Website All Mandeville martial arts schools

JFK Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2201 11th St, Mandeville, LA 70471-1830

+19852660664 Website All Mandeville martial arts schools

Jissen Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

23052 Highway 1088, Mandeville, LA 70448-8410

+19856267608 Website All Mandeville martial arts schools

Just 4 Kicks Mandeville Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2201 11th St, Mandeville, LA 70471-1830

+19856263004 Website All Mandeville martial arts schools

Northshore Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4011 LA-59 a, Mandeville, LA 70471

+19857780750 Website All Mandeville martial arts schools

Bossier City 5

Mile High Karate - Bossier City, Louisiana Karate / taekwondo

1111 Villaggio Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111

3187034749 All Bossier City martial arts schools

Bellaire Wushu Academy Karate / taekwondo

4330 Panther Dr, Bossier City, LA 71112

+13184701307 Website All Bossier City martial arts schools

Master Irvin's House Of Discipline Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5000 Benton Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111

+13187529599 Website All Bossier City martial arts schools

Pak's Karate Louisiana - Bossier Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

5302 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71112

+13187522221 Website All Bossier City martial arts schools

Tiger On The Red Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo

5400 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111

+13182220323 Website All Bossier City martial arts schools

Kenner 5

Joong Do Ryu NOLA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3212 Georgia Ave, Kenner, LA 70065-4517

+15044705807 Website All Kenner martial arts schools

Mike Bonstaff's Academy of Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

1920 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-6232

+15049573848 All Kenner martial arts schools

The Dojang New Orleans Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1920 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-6232

+15043534434 Website All Kenner martial arts schools

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2401 Veterans Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-4716

🕒 Mon 2pm-8pm, Tue 2pm-8pm, Wed 2pm-8pm, Thu 2pm-8pm, Fri 2pm-6:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 12am-12am

+15044559699 Website All Kenner martial arts schools

World Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1111 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-6711

+15048885425 Website All Kenner martial arts schools

Metairie 5

Louisiana Karate Association Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

706 Phosphor Ave, Metairie, LA 70005-2746

+15048356825 Website All Metairie martial arts schools

Moon College of Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

3313 Richland Ave, Metairie, LA 70002

5043765254 All Metairie martial arts schools

SIFU Tommy - Kung Fu New Orleans Karate / taekwondo

3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002-5608

+15044571717 Website All Metairie martial arts schools

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1813 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005-2637

+15048311110 Website All Metairie martial arts schools

White Crane Kung Fu Studio Karate / taekwondo

3517 Johnson St, Metairie, LA 70001

(504) 390-3888 Website All Metairie martial arts schools

Lake Charles 4

Karate For Kids Karate / taekwondo

805 W McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605-5425

+13374775642 All Lake Charles martial arts schools

Master Choi Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1415 E Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8855

+13374778080 Website All Lake Charles martial arts schools

Master Choi Tae Kwon Do Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

154 School St, Lake Charles, LA 70611-5645

+13374295717 Website All Lake Charles martial arts schools

Yuuki-Do Karate Karate / taekwondo

1800 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605

+13183551335 Website All Lake Charles martial arts schools

Monroe 4

Jason Wegener's Tiger Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2259 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA 71201-6124

🕒 Mon 4pm-8:30pm, Tue 4pm-8:30pm, Wed 4pm-8:30pm, Thu 4pm-8:30pm, Fri 4pm-8:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun 12am-12am

+13184264912 Website All Monroe martial arts schools

Matt Fields Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4150 Old Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203-2618

+13187899655 Website All Monroe martial arts schools

Pinnacle Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2901 Desoto St, Monroe, LA 71201

3188550456 Website All Monroe martial arts schools

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

1104 Oliver Rd, Monroe, LA 71201

3183254754 Website All Monroe martial arts schools

Alexandria 3

American Kung Fu Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

88 MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303-3674

+13184429422 Website All Alexandria martial arts schools

Genesis Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1707 Metro Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301-3380

+13185416078 Website All Alexandria martial arts schools

Master Rousseaus Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

1718 Kegleman Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303

3184438066 All Alexandria martial arts schools

Belle Chasse 3

Belle Chasse Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

606 Goodnews Ave, Belle Chasse, LA 70037-2411

🕒 Mon 6pm, Wed 6pm, Sat 11am

+15044940045 Website All Belle Chasse martial arts schools

Hayashi Sports Clinic Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

606 Goodnews Ave, Belle Chasse, LA 70037-2411

+15043199409 Website All Belle Chasse martial arts schools

New Orleans Karate Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

8611 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037-2503

+15043917200 Website All Belle Chasse martial arts schools

DeRidder 3

Kwon’s Taekwondo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

203 Evangeline St, DeRidder, LA 70634

+13373961947 Website All DeRidder martial arts schools

Cajun Do Korean Tang Soo Do Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

622 N Pine St, DeRidder, LA 70634-3546

+13372431161 Website All DeRidder martial arts schools

Kwons Tae Kwon DO Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

905 E 1st St, DeRidder, LA 70634-4213

+13374625966 Website All DeRidder martial arts schools

Denham Springs 3

Denham Springs ATA Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

419 S Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726-3900

+12256653301 Website All Denham Springs martial arts schools

Ho Shin Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

7755 Magnolia Beach Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726

+12252239563 Website All Denham Springs martial arts schools

Watson Kajun Martial Arts LLC Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

33716 LA Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA 70706

2256672524 Website All Denham Springs martial arts schools

Larose 3

Justin Cheramie's Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

12064 La Fourche Ave, Larose, LA 70373

+19856377094 All Larose martial arts schools

Larose Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

Alstarz Cheerleading Academy, 13347 W Main St, Larose, LA 70373-2408

+19856919394 All Larose martial arts schools

Larose Tae Kwon Do - Mark Savoie Karate / taekwondo

2233 W Avenue D, Larose, LA 70373-3181

+19856919394 All Larose martial arts schools

Minden 3

Clyde Stanley's Karate & Self-Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

702 Main St, Minden, LA 71055-3329

+13183775333 Website All Minden martial arts schools

Pak's Karate Academy of Minden Karate / taekwondo

1126 Homer Rd, Minden, LA 71055-3028

+13183779009 Website All Minden martial arts schools

Paks Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

201 Crestview Dr, Minden, LA 71055-2033

+13183779009 All Minden martial arts schools

Pineville 3

Kung Fu Pineville Karate / taekwondoMMA

3905 Trinity Church Rd, Pineville, LA 71360

+19166016267 All Pineville martial arts schools

Legendary Kung Fu & Tai Chi Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2850 Highway 28 E, Pineville, LA 71360-5787

+13184817964 Website All Pineville martial arts schools

Pine Forest Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5129 LA-28, Pineville, LA 71360

+13184473112 Website All Pineville martial arts schools

Prairieville 3

American Family Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

17424 Airline Hwy, Prairieville, LA 70769

2252725425 Website All Prairieville martial arts schools

Kajun Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

36546 Mission St, Prairieville, LA 70769-3192

+12253136849 Website All Prairieville martial arts schools

Tiger Martial Arts LLC Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

37438 La Highway 621, Prairieville, LA 70769-4415

+12256736391 Website All Prairieville martial arts schools

Slidell 3

Premier Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

616 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458-1648

+19856301155 Website All Slidell martial arts schools

Premier Taekwondo Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1346 Lindberg Dr, Slidell, LA 70458-8081

🕒 Monday : 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

+19852014187 Website All Slidell martial arts schools

XS Martial Arts Dojo - Slidell Karate / taekwondo

1413 Lindberg Dr, Slidell, LA 70458-8057

+19852483200 Website All Slidell martial arts schools

Thibodaux 3

Next Generation Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1100 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux, LA 70301-4534

🕒 Mon & Wed · 4:30 PM

+19858606201 Website All Thibodaux martial arts schools

Thibodaux TaeKwonDo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

151 Peltier Park Dr, Thibodaux, LA 70301

🕒 Tuesday & Thursday : 6pm - 8pm

+19854142622 Website All Thibodaux martial arts schools

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Thibodaux Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

319 N Canal Blvd, Thibodaux, LA 70301-2912

+19854495425 Website All Thibodaux martial arts schools

Gretna 2

Kuk Sool Won of Gretna Karate / taekwondo

835 Gretna Blvd, Gretna, LA 70053-6939

+15043650111 Website All Gretna martial arts schools

Tiger-Rock Westbank Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

113 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056-7100

+15043940008 Website All Gretna martial arts schools

Hammond 2

DiBenedetto's Karate Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

45505 Black Belt Ln, Hammond, LA 70401-7030

+19853409023 Website All Hammond martial arts schools

Hammond Karate Club Karate / taekwondo

222 N Cate St, Hammond, LA 70401-3301

+19855420241 All Hammond martial arts schools

Harahan 2

New Orleans Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo

1827 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123-1665

+15049083622 Website All Harahan martial arts schools

Red Dragon Dojo Karate / taekwondo

1915 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123-6517

+15049139922 All Harahan martial arts schools

Meraux 2

JFK Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

3132 E Judge Perez Dr, Meraux, LA 70075-2593

+19852243815 Website All Meraux martial arts schools

Just 4 Kicks Chalmette Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

3132 E Judge Perez Dr, Meraux, LA 70075-2593

+15043243875 Website All Meraux martial arts schools

West Monroe 2

Allen Bob Dojo Karate / taekwondo

2911 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291-5337

+13186517226 All West Monroe martial arts schools

Graceworld Karate Arts Karate / taekwondo

1135 Ole Highway 15, West Monroe, LA 71291-1726

+13183973933 Website All West Monroe martial arts schools

Arabi 1

St. Bernard Shotokan Karate Program Karate / taekwondo

1107 Lebeau St, Arabi, LA 70032-1645

+15048849392 Website

Arnaudville 1

Patrick's School of Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1595 Courtableau St, Arnaudville, LA 70512-3213

+13377897321 Website

Benton 1

Ark-La-Tex Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

185 Dalrymple Rd, Benton, LA 71006

+13187736281 Website All Benton martial arts schools

Bogalusa 1

Busby's Family Karate Karate / taekwondo

14295 Highway 21 S, Bogalusa, LA 70427-8025

+19853774167

Broussard 1

Louisiana Judo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

222 Burgess Dr, Broussard, LA 70518-3323

🕒 Mon-Fri 1pm-8pm, Sun 3pm-8pm

+13372562322 Website

Carencro 1

Master Daigle's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3545 NW Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520

+13379454433 Website

Chalmette 1

Forever Driven Martial Arts Chalmette Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2620 Delille St, Chalmette, LA 70043-3002

+15043815439 Website All Chalmette martial arts schools

Chauvin 1

Chauvin Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

215 Angel St, Chauvin, LA 70344-3345

+19852324644

Erath 1

Thomas's Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo

301 E Lastie St, Erath, LA 70533

+13374007545 Website

Eunice 1

Genesis Martial Arts South, LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1400 W Laurel Ave, Eunice, LA 70535

+13185416078 Website All Eunice martial arts schools

Galliano 1

Brudnock’s Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

17333 E Main St, Galliano, LA 70354-4101

+19856917452

Gonzales 1

Kajun Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

38011 Louisiana 621, Suite B, Gonzales, LA 70737

(225) 313-6849 Website All Gonzales martial arts schools

Haughton 1

Pak's Karate Louisiana Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1040 Bellevue Rd, Haughton, LA 71037-8000

+13189495675 Website All Haughton martial arts schools

Houma 1

Houma Tang Soo Do Karate Karate / taekwondo

5519 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364-1354

+19858687969 All Houma martial arts schools

Lacombe 1

Olympic Judo Dojo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

27403 US-190, Lacombe, LA 70445

+19852769499 Website All Lacombe martial arts schools

Lecompte 1

George Johnson's Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

1404 Water St, Lecompte, LA 71346-9773

+13187295425 All Lecompte martial arts schools

Luling 1

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts River Parish Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

12439 US-90, Luling, LA 70070-2056

+19854495425 Website

Marksville 1

Lightning Tigers Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

242 E Mark St, Marksville, LA 71351-2416

+13183051012 Website All Marksville martial arts schools

Marrero 1

Blanco Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1660 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072-4310

+15043471080 Website All Marrero martial arts schools

Morgan City 1

Silver Dragon Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

1005 Sixth St, Morgan City, LA 70380

New Iberia 1

New Iberia Karate Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

224 Center St, New Iberia, LA 70560-3751

+13373645000 Website All New Iberia martial arts schools

Opelousas 1

TaeKwonDo Plus Tiger Rock Martial Art Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

811 Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570-5881

+13379483433 Website

Ponchatoula 1

Ponchatoula Karate Center Karate / taekwondo

311 N 5th St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454-2460

+19853869062 Website All Ponchatoula martial arts schools

Rayville 1

Chris Smith's North Louisiana Shotokan Karate Rayville & Winnsboro Karate / taekwondo

4534 Highway 80, Rayville, LA 71269-2019

+13183558800 All Rayville martial arts schools

Ruston 1

Cotten’s Karate Karate / taekwondo

2001 Champions Way, Ruston, LA 71270

+13182456795 Website All Ruston martial arts schools

Springhill 1

Silvers Shorin-Ryu Karate Karate / taekwondo

555 S Main St, Springhill, LA 71075-4027

+13186390609 All Springhill martial arts schools

Sterlington 1

Sterlington Taekwon-Do Karate / taekwondo

10822 US-165, Sterlington, LA 71280

🕒 Tuesday & Thursday 6-7 PM

+13183664981 Website All Sterlington martial arts schools

Sulphur 1

Troy Nix's Sulphur Karate School, LLC Karate / taekwondo

104 S Huntington St, Sulphur, LA 70663-3332

+13378027066 All Sulphur martial arts schools

Welsh 1

Third Dragon Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

108 E Railroad Ave, Welsh, LA 70591-4332

+13372523050

Winnfield 1

North Louisiana Isshinryu Karate Karate / taekwondo

609 E Main St, Winnfield, LA 71483-3226

+13185485495

Youngsville 1

Acadiana Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

814 Fortune Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592

(337) 856-3900 Website All Youngsville martial arts schools

Zachary 1

Zachary Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2060 Church St, Zachary, LA 70791-2781

+12254364198 Website All Zachary martial arts schools

Ask exactly which style and lineage the school teaches before your first class. "Traditional" covers very different systems — striking-focused styles like karate and taekwondo, grappling-focused styles like judo and aikido, and internal styles like tai chi — so the right fit depends on what you actually want to train.

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Good to know about traditional martial arts schools

What's the difference between traditional and modern martial arts schools?
Traditional schools generally follow a set curriculum tied to a specific style's history, forms, and belt-ranking system, often with added emphasis on etiquette and philosophy. Modern or hybrid schools tend to blend techniques from multiple styles or focus more narrowly on fitness or competition.

How long does it take to get a black belt in a traditional martial art?
Most traditional styles take about 3-5 years of consistent training to reach black belt, though the exact timeline varies by style, school, and how often a student trains. A school that awards black belts much faster than that is generally worth a closer look before signing up.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.