Kids Martial Arts & Taekwondo in New Orleans
Looking for kids martial arts in New Orleans that build confidence, focus, discipline, and respect? Forever Driven Martial Arts offers positive, structured Taekwondo classes for children, teens, and adults.
Families throughout Lakeview, Chalmette, New Orleans, Metairie, and surrounding communities choose Forever Driven because our instructors help students grow both on and off the mat.
Programs begin at 18 months old and continue through preschool martial arts, kids Taekwondo, teen classes, leadership training, adult martial arts, and practical self-defense. Beginners are always welcome.
Helping New Orleans kids grow stronger, more confident, and more focused one class at a time.
Martial Arts Programs in New Orleans
Forever Driven Martial Arts offers toddler, preschool, kids, teen, and adult martial arts classes at our Lakeview and Chalmette locations. Explore the program that best fits your student’s age, goals, and experience.
Ages 18 Months to 5 Years
Cubbie & Me is a parent-and-child martial arts class for toddlers and preschoolers. These beginner-friendly classes help young children improve coordination, listening skills, confidence, balance, social development, and comfort in a structured group environment.
Explore Cubbie & Me
Ages 3 to 6
Tiny Tigers gives preschool-age children an energetic introduction to martial arts and Taekwondo. Students work on focus, coordination, balance, self-control, confidence, respect, body awareness, and classroom-ready listening skills through age-appropriate activities.
Explore Tiny Tigers
Ages 6 to 12
Junior Basic is our core kids martial arts and Taekwondo program for elementary and middle-school students. Classes help children build confidence, discipline, focus, respect, coordination, goal-setting, fitness, and practical self-defense skills in a positive environment.
Explore Junior Basic
Ages 13 and Up
Our teen and adult martial arts classes combine Taekwondo, self-defense, fitness, and personal development. Students build strength, endurance, confidence, focus, flexibility, and practical skills in a welcoming class for beginners and experienced students.
Explore Classes
For All Ages
The Leadership Program helps students strengthen communication, responsibility, public speaking, competition readiness, goal-setting, and confidence. Students learn how to lead by example in martial arts, at school, at home, and throughout the community.
View Leadership
Ages 4 and Up
Celebrate with a high-energy kids martial arts birthday party featuring instructor-led games, challenges, movement activities, and plenty of fun. Our team helps create an exciting experience for the birthday child, friends, and family.
Ages 3 and Up
Forever Driven Martial Arts summer camps give kids a full week of movement, games, martial arts training, themed activities, teamwork, confidence-building, friendships, and memorable experiences in a safe and active environment.
Explore Summer CampWHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
At Forever Driven Martial Arts, we believe martial arts is about more than earning belts, learning kicks and punches, or practicing self-defense. We are a family-focused martial arts academy serving New Orleans, Lakeview, Chalmette, and the surrounding communities with structured Taekwondo programs for students beginning at just 18 months old through adulthood.
Our classes are designed to help students develop confidence, discipline, respect, focus, leadership, and resilience in an encouraging environment where every individual can grow at their own pace. Whether your goal is to help your child succeed in school, build lifelong confidence, improve fitness, or learn practical self-defense, our instructors are committed to helping every student become the best version of themselves.
We believe success is built one class at a time through consistent effort, positive encouragement, and a community that genuinely cares about every student’s journey. Every achievement, big or small, is another step toward becoming stronger on the mat and more confident in everyday life.
At Forever Driven Martial Arts, Driven to Succeed is more than our motto. It is the standard we strive to live by every day. Success is not measured only by earning belts, winning tournaments, or learning kicks and punches. It is measured by the confidence to overcome challenges, the discipline to stay committed, the respect to lead by example, and the perseverance to keep moving forward when life becomes difficult.
That is why we teach every student to Practice How You Perform. The habits built during training become the habits carried into school, work, competition, relationships, and everyday life. By giving your best effort, showing respect, and never settling for “good enough,” success becomes a mindset, not just a destination.
Every class, every belt, every challenge, and every victory is another opportunity to become stronger, more confident, and Forever Driven.
"He is learning to better channel his energy and learn better self-control. We are looking forward to long tenure with Forever Driven!"
"They focus on having fun, but also consistently model respect, dedication, confidence, perseverance."
"I can see the confidence and respect change in my kids."
My son and I love Forever Driven, it has been a wonderful experience for him.
"Very nice family instructors who treat students as family, students work with weapons the first day. They also teach an awesome self-defense class!"
Helpful Information for Families
Answers to the questions parents ask most about our toddler, kids, teen, and adult martial arts and Taekwondo programs.
Children can begin training at Forever Driven Martial Arts as young as 18 months old through our Cubbie & Me program. We offer age-appropriate martial arts classes for toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults so every student can learn at a pace that is right for them.
Yes. Parents are welcome to observe class and celebrate their child’s progress. We simply ask that students remain focused on their instructor while training.
Not at all. Some students begin martial arts to build confidence, while others need help strengthening focus and self-control. Our instructors meet each child where they are and help them grow through structured classes and positive encouragement.
Most students attend two classes each week. Consistent training helps students build skills, confidence, discipline, and progress toward their next rank while still balancing school, sports, and family activities.
Comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle are perfect for the first class. No special equipment is required for the introductory lesson. If your family enrolls, our team will explain uniforms and any program-specific equipment.
Yes. Forever Driven offers teen and adult martial arts and Taekwondo classes for beginners and experienced students. Whether your goal is fitness, confidence, practical self-defense, stress relief, or earning a black belt, you will find a welcoming class environment.
Every student progresses at their own pace. Earning a black belt is not about rushing through ranks. It is about developing discipline, character, knowledge, and skills through consistent training and meaningful progress.
Families throughout New Orleans, Lakeview, Chalmette, Metairie, Arabi, and surrounding communities choose Forever Driven because our classes focus on more than kicks, punches, belts, and self-defense. We help students build confidence, discipline, leadership, respect, and resilience in a positive, family-focused environment.
Two Convenient Locations
Both Forever Driven Martial Arts locations offer structured kids martial arts, Taekwondo, teen, and adult classes in a welcoming, family-focused environment. Choose Lakeview or Chalmette to view directions or schedule your first class.
New Orleans
225 W Harrison Avenue, Suite A
New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
Conveniently located in Lakeview, our New Orleans martial arts school offers classes for toddlers beginning at 18 months, kids, teens, and adults.
St. Bernard Parish
2620 Delille Street
Chalmette, Louisiana 70043
Our Chalmette martial arts school serves families throughout St. Bernard Parish with positive, structured Taekwondo programs for kids, teens, and adults.
