My son has been going there for a year and a half now and he loves it. The instructors are great…read more He is advancing well and has increased confidence and skills. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to gain self defense skills in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Chief Master/Professor Caracci is an outstanding instructor. Over 40 years of Martial Arts…read moretraining. Whether you want to learn HanMuDo or Jiu-Jitsu, from 4 to 74 years old, they have a curriculum for you. Highly recommended. Clyde C.

Brand new facility, on airline near both metairie and new orleans. Owner is extremely experienced…read moreand has competed in the most prestige competitions of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Highly recommend!

Suprised this place doesn't have more reviews because they are truly amazing! The owners are so…read morenice, they always make us feel so welcome! Great place to encourage our child and build confidence ! More extensive review to come!

My son just started going here not too long ago and I must say they are very hands on with the kids…read moreand take their times and show respect , discipline , manners to children's as well as teaching them step by step martial arts . I love seeing my son learn here . Great instructors and overall great team thank you white tiger martial arts !

I love Tiger Rock! They cater to all skill levels. Not only is Angelo a great cardio kick boxing…read moreinstructor, but the group making up the classes are great people as well. We work hard but have a great time doing it! Angelo is wonderful about making you feel comfortable regardless of your skill level while still challenging us and gives excellent guidance with regard to improving our form. The entire staff is great and I highly recommend Tiger Rock.

From the owner: Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Metairie offers exciting, high-energy martial arts lessons for kids,…read moreteens, and adults. Our programs focus on building confidence, discipline, and real-life self-defense skills in a fun, safe environment. Whether you're looking for karate classes, taekwondo, kids martial arts, or self-defense training near Metairie, we've got you covered. Join a supportive community and experience expert instruction that helps students grow on and off the mat.

He is known to me by Sifu but so there's no confusion, this is with regard to Sifu Tommy. He taught…read moreme the long form for years and I have only recently attended his formal class. From China, he is known to other instructors as a true master and traces a direct, immediate and continuous line to the earliest masters. Sifu is an oracle to the past who knows and can teach modern applications. It's my honor and privilege to be his student.

From the owner: The Real Tai Chi - Yee Chuen Do. Self defense classes. We specialize in teaching longevity and…read morehealth, physics, mental health, movement, and self defense. Tai Chi is a holistic practice that offers a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Its gentle, flowing movements, combined with mindfulness and deep breathing, make it accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're seeking improved physical fitness, stress reduction, pain management, or enhanced mental well-being, Tai Chi can be a valuable addition to your wellness routine. Tai Chi, from improving physical health to enhancing mental well-being. Strength and Flexibility: Tai Chi involves a series of gentle, controlled movements that engage different muscle groups, enhancing both strength and flexibility. Balance: The practice of Tai Chi focuses on weight shifting and postural alignment, which can significantly improve balance. Stress Reduction: Mindfulness: helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, reducing stress and anxiety. Reduced Depression Symptoms: reduction in depressive symptoms and improved overall mental well-being. Enhanced Cognitive Function: memory and attention. Alignment: Tai Chi emphasizes proper body alignment, leading to better posture and reduced strain on the spine and muscles. Body Awareness: which can lead to better overall physical health. Social Interaction: Community: providing emotional support and a sense of belonging.

Dropped by the gym while in town and Charlie was so welcoming. Great coaching and the members were…read morefriendly and informative . I felt so comfortable and had some good rolls. Appreciate the warm welcome and definitely coming back when in town again. The gym is nice and clean. I've been to a few gyms and this one is top notch. Thank you for welcoming me and my gf. We had a great time.

10/10 Would and will recommend to anyone passing through NOLA!…read more Not only did they allow my wife and I to drop in, they let our kids who train jump in on the lesson as well! Outstanding representation of a clean and friendly training environment. If we're ever traveling through NOLA again we won't even look anywhere else.

Courage Combatives is an excellent collaboration of mixed martial arts for self defense. The…read moreinstructors have a wealth of knowledge & truly care about your comfort level with the movements to improve your advancement. Questions are invited & welcomed. This is one of the best programs I have ever been involved with.

From the owner: Courage Combatives is a New Orleans based company that is dedicated to making people stronger,…read moresafer, and more confident in their everyday lives. We aim to provide training that is realistic and relevant, but still enjoyable to our students. Our team consists of Coaches Myron Gaudet & Angel Lia. We provide group & private training to all who understand the critical need for defensive training in today’s rapidly changing world. This includes organizations, families, first responders & individuals. We teach a well rounded system that draws from proven, modern martial arts and tactical training methods. Our material is also compliant with and understanding of the legal and ethical standards of self defense law. To put it simply, we are dedicated to training our students to make good decisions under bad conditions so they can go home safe after a potentially threatening situation. We teach all ages!!

They were great, until they were not. We were very happy at Tiger Rock, until we saw the wizard…read morebehind the curtain. My daughter was injured at a tournament- not unheard of in a contact sport. However, from the franchise to the corporate level, they were clearly less interested in my concerns and more interested in my membership. It took almost 4 months to even get a call back from corporate. It took another month to get a copy of the rules. This was 5+ years into her sparring. Speaking to students at other franchises, many were given written rules with their sparring gear, but that was not the case with our location. Their rules state: TOUCH TO LIGHT CONTACT does not cause pain, injury, penetration, or visible movement of the opponent receiving the technique. Points are achieved with this type of contact. MEDIUM CONTACT is not promoted but can happen accidentally as a result of fast movement while sparring. No points are given for medium contact and up to two points can be awarded to the other competitor. HARD CONTACT is never sanctioned (results in disqualification). They tell competitors that this will be enforced, but they do not unless it is truly blatant. When I spoke the instructor, it was implied that the contact was not excessive, rather her feelings were hurt because she wasn't being as included by the popular girls (which I will say was her choice, but also, hurt feelings don't leave contact marks and bruising). Further, after age 12, competitors are supposed to be separated by gender. My daughter was regularly partnered with males, including males over 16. When I expressed concerns and said that was against the rules, I was told they could not ensure she would not spar males, even adult males, so we made the decision after 6.5 years to leave, literally days before her 4th degree black belt pretest. It is clear that while we thought we were a team working to help students, including my daughter succeed, that thought went one way. If you are a parent who stays right there watching and makes sure you get everything in writing and are not be timid about stopping things you see unsafe, maybe they are ok. When my daughter was hurt (it was relatively minor- split lip, mild whiplash, and possible mild concussion and- again- not uncommon in contact sports) and we felt the opponent who kicked her too hard and in the wrong location was a poor sport, we found out how little our instructor/franchise owner had our back. We also found out how little we knew about what our rights were as a competitor/family. We were not really given the option of her finishing the round. (and while the girl who kicked her got gold, my kiddo got silver and we couldn't be more proud of her). Though we do try to focus on the positive experiences we had, which were many. Unfortunately, the negative ones were about safety, which made them nonnegotiable. We found another school and have been pleased with their responsiveness and attention to safety.

Tiger Rock in Old Metairie offers a great kickboxing class! The instructors are friendly and…read moreknowledgeable and they put on a class that's both challenging and FUN! I look forward to kickboxing every day!