Looking for martial arts school in New Orleans

August 16, 2007 11:16 AM

Looking for martial arts school in the New Orleans area

Can anyone recommend a martial arts school in the metro New Orleans area? Jefferson Parish is preferable, but Orleans is OK.

I am looking to start learning a martial art to get some exercise, while having fun and learning something new. I used to be quite active, but have gotten way too sedentary and out of shape and the thought of going back to a gym workout or running is just not appealing.

I am leaning toward either taekwando or karate, but have not definitely limited myself to those, and would welcome recommendations on other forms. I'm looking for a good school, not a McDojo-type place, that would welcome a 40 year old adult beginner.

Any suggestions?

posted by lawhound to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (3 answers total)

Take your pick:

http://search.nola.com/sp?aff=1&keywords=martial+arts
posted by govtdrone at 6:19 PM on August 16, 2007

Sorry, here is the link:

http://www.switchboard.com/adv.226/dir/results.htm?SD=20&KW=martial+arts&LO=New+Orleans%2C+LA&Search=Go
posted by govtdrone at 6:21 PM on August 16, 2007

Response by poster: Thanks, but I have already checked the yellow pages.
I was looking for a personal recommendation.
posted by lawhound at 2:24 PM on August 17, 2007