New Orleans Shotokan Academy

New Orleans Shotokan Academy A Martial Arts school in New Orleans with kids and adult programs in KARATE , AIKIDO, and JUDO Our mission is to spread MARTIAL ARTS in the New Orleans area.

The programs we offer include JUDO, KARATE, AIKIDO, and YOGA. We offer programs for both adults and youth. Some of our sites are open to the community, and others may be open only to the institution members. Please check individual locations to find a program that's right for you. We have studios throughout the Greater New Orleans area.

Tuesday Kids Judo with Sensei Katy Ancelet starts next week!NOSAKARATE.com
08/22/2026

Tuesday Kids Judo with Sensei Katy Ancelet starts next week!

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06/30/2026

Karate brings people together! My daughter and I went for cave tour on top of a mountain in Italy. We met another young lady there with a Czech karate team jacket and introduced ourselves. At the end of the excursion we practiced Bassai Dai together, with a beautiful view. Great time, Oss!

This weekend was the JKA AF National Karate Camp, with guest instructors from the Japan Karate Association headquarters....
06/15/2026

This weekend was the JKA AF National Karate Camp, with guest instructors from the Japan Karate Association headquarters. We had the privilege of training with Master Yasunori Ogura 8th Dan and Master Hidemoto Kurihara 4th Dan. This combination of instructors was truly special because of the difference in experience and age of the instructors. With Ogura Sensei one could truly sense the depth of knowledge and mastery of the art over decades of study and reflection. With Kurihara Sensei we were able to see body control and movement of one of the younger instructors, who is still in his prime of athleticism. The contrast was impressive and inspiring. Although decades separate the two masters of the art, one could also appreciate the link that binds them: JKA Shotokan Karate. We also had a special visit from our own Master Takayuki Mikami, 9th Dan and pioneer of shotokan karate. We send our gratitude for the lessons learned, and once gain we take our task of implementing the instructional themes in our personal and dojo trainings. Oss!

Class pictures from Monday and Tuesday of this week. Lucky to have these wonderful individuals as members of the NOSA Do...
06/10/2026

Class pictures from Monday and Tuesday of this week. Lucky to have these wonderful individuals as members of the NOSA Dojo. Congratulations to all who tested and did so well.

Julia’s last class in New Orleans. She will be moving to Tennessee, and we will mis her terribly. But we know she will...
04/29/2026

Julia’s last class in New Orleans. She will be moving to Tennessee, and we will mis her terribly. But we know she will continue training and will visit us, whenever she is in town. Best wishes on your new journey, and congratulations on your success!

04/27/2026

Shotokan Karate Oi-Zuki Chudan Application

Video by Keira

04/05/2026

Mawashigeri - Roundhouse Kick with the rear leg with 2 options for distance and application

New Adult Beginner Class - March 10thClasses are Tuesdays and Fridays 6:45-7:45NOSAkarate.com
03/05/2026

New Adult Beginner Class - March 10th
Classes are Tuesdays and Fridays 6:45-7:45
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Moments from Ueda Seminar in New Orleans 2026Photos by Emilia Aguinaga
02/28/2026

Moments from Ueda Seminar in New Orleans 2026

Photos by Emilia Aguinaga

Daisuke Ueda Sensei , Instructor of JKA Headquarters in Tokyo Japan, visited the New Orleans Shotokan Academy for th...
02/22/2026

Daisuke Ueda Sensei , Instructor of JKA Headquarters in Tokyo Japan, visited the New Orleans Shotokan Academy for the second year in a row. Trainings took place at the NOSA Dojo Wednesday - Friday, and on Saturday February 21st, the Ueda Seminar took place at McGehee School in the garden district of New Orleans. Themes from Ueda Sensei’s instruction included:
•Proper concentration and etiquette
•Correct body posture and alignment
•Attention to the back musculature when executing techniques
•Proper weight distribution and triangular base regarding stance and shoulder position
•Relaxation to achieve optimal ex*****on of technique
•Transfer of body mass into correct application of kime
Ueda Sensei instructs with a passion and energy that inspires practitioners to explore their physical and mental limits. His commitment to the art of karate-do can be felt in every moment and interaction with him, and because of this, he inspires us to want to achieve more and work harder. For all of these reasons, we are very grateful to have been given so much material. It is now our duty to take this experience and cultivate it within ourselves and our members and to continue on the path that has been shown to us. Thank you from all of us at the NOSA Dojo, Ueda Sensei!

Address

3900 General Taylor Street
New Orleans, LA
70125

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

(504) 432-8667

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