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.
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!
Shotokan Karate Oi-Zuki Chudan Application
Video by Keira
Mawashigeri - Roundhouse Kick with the rear leg with 2 options for distance and application
03/05/2026
New Adult Beginner Class - March 10th
Classes are Tuesdays and Fridays 6:45-7:45
NOSAkarate.com
02/28/2026
Moments from Ueda Seminar in New Orleans 2026
Photos by Emilia Aguinaga
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!
01/17/2026
Registration is open for the Ueda 🥋 Camp, and so is the store for preordering event shirts. The cutoff date for ordering 👕 shirts is February 2nd!!!
We have a really cool design and 2 versions:
Performance t shirt
Soccer-style jersey
Found on our website:
NOSAkarate.com
01/03/2026
Jedi
12/16/2025
End of Year Training with Mikami Sensei
Training took place at the Louisiana Karate Association with a very intense set of trainings to end the year strongly with the instructors Takayuki Mikami Sensei, Jerry Kattawar Sensei, and John Caluda Sensei. Thank you for such wonderful classes, instruction, and years of friendships and memories. We look forward to the new year and working even harder!
12/10/2025
KIDS JUDO belt promotion Part 1 with Sensei Katy Ancelet 💫
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| Monday | 8am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 8pm |
| Friday | 8am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 8pm |