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Shaolin Institute
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New Orleans, Louisiana
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $225/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shaolin-world.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (504) 835-1877
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Amazing teachers, authentic and true to tradition, great learning space for both children and adults!”
Other martial arts here
“After trialing other martial arts schools (karate) in New Orleans I found the Shaolin Institute.”
“Great place to exercise your mind, body and spirit with classes in Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Kickboxing.”
What students say
“Shifu is unmatched in his knowledge, but is also humble and funny.”
From the reviews
After moving here from the west coast, I searched for a long time for a quality marital arts school. Hands down found it at the Shaolin Institute. The instructors and lessons are of the highest quality in Louisiana.
Always have fun. Instructors are very informative and attentive. Learn a lot in a year. High recommend
Great place to exercise your mind, body and spirit with classes in Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Kickboxing.
I began practicing Kungfu about 5 years ago at another school in New Orleans. After spending 1 year at that school I decided to travel to China and visit THE Shaolin Temple. The visit made me realize what I was learning at the time was not authentic Shaolin and not the right fit for me.
Your first taekwondo class at Shaolin Institute
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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