As a family-run school focused on reinforcing values taught at home, we aim to create an atmosphere that embraces camaraderie, support, accomplishment, and team spirit. With Master Instructor Jason B. Horne and a staff of expert instructors at the helm, our dojo hones a relentless focus on discipline and leadership.
Whether you're seeking private training, women's-focused self defense, after school programming to accommodate family schedules or even aspire to become an instructor yourself - we have the curriculum to get you there. Since we've opened, we've been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching.
Whether you're seeking private training, women's-focused self defense, after school programming to accommodate family schedules or even aspire to become an instructor yourself - we have the curriculum to get you there. Since we've opened, we've been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching.
Services
Our amazing Preschool Martial Arts Program is now offering in-person classes here in New Orleans! Boosts your child's focus, respect, confidence, and social skills. XS Martial Arts Dojo has been by far the best decision I've made for my daughter since moving to New Orleans. Her confidence is building and Sensei Horne shows a genuine concern for her inside and outside the dojo.
Our amazing Teen & Adult Martial Arts Program is now offering In-Person Classes in New Orleans! Burn fat & build lean muscle, fast. Plus it's so much fun! That's what makes our New Orleans Adult Martial Arts Program so Powerful, You See RESULTS! It's not just a workout - it's a life-saving skill. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, even if an attacker is bigger and stronger than you.
We pick kids up from their school. We bring them to our location. They receive 1 hour of homework assistance. It's a 5-day a week program. They receive training in focus skills, listening skills, social interaction skills, conflict resolution, bully awareness, bully prevention, self-respect, self-confidence.
Reviews (13)
Kat A.
Jul 05, 2021
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If you care about someone treating you and your children with care, dignity, and with a sense of their well-being in mind, stay away from this place. There is no other way to describe the owner other than he is a bully and he allows children to be bullied even by other children if the draconian viewpoint of the bully matches his own. He speaks to both parents and children with the same disdain that he would describe as more of a "man of God" and "pillar of the community" tone, never missing a moment to "teach parents how to be better", when really he is passing judgment
Lindsey Cross
Jul 03, 2021
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Lindsey C.
Jun 14, 2021
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Michelle Schellinger
May 01, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
My daughter and I attend attended the Mothers & Daughters Personal Safety and Awareness Workshop at the Slidell Dojo! We were given tools to protect ourselves and lessons on being aware of our surroundings! This is valuable for all of us and I am so grateful that my daughter has these tools!!
My daughter and I attend attended the Mothers & Daughters Personal Safety and Awareness Workshop at the Slidell Dojo! We were given tools to protect ourselves and lessons on being aware of our surroundings! This is valuable for all of us and I am so grateful that my daughter has these tools!!
Lorie Seruntine
Mar 31, 2021
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ZERO stars. RUN! Do not walk AWAY from this place. They try to sell you on their services, but really they are very unprofessional and unorganized. Sensei Horne talks a good game, but let me tell you after over a year and a half with this dojo, I can tell you how disorganized and unprofessional this place is. There have been numerous times where the Sensei's do not communicate with each other concerning what is going on, and then that miscommunication gets passed down to and through your child, like one saying my child didn't need his equipment yet and then my child getting punished for not having
Boo Zoo
Jan 20, 2021
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If I could rate zero stars...I WOULD. This place is money hungry & during this pandemic 2020 this company did NOT asked if parents were out of work and unable to afford classes. They are doing virtual classes for 30 minutes but still charging the full amount when classes are normally an hour. They can be very unprofessional and unsympathetic towards the parents.
MJMoon Golf
Oct 24, 2020
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We are extremely pleased that my 9 year old daughter is learning a new skills that will help her through life in this class. She is enjoying learning something new and different from her normal activities especially during this time of COVID. Everything she needed for the class came quickly so that she was prepared to start. She is learning at her own pace and doesn’t feel pressured or left behind. This class is affordable and worth every dollar. We are so happy to support our black owned businesses! Sensa Horn is very professional and knows his stuff. Thanks!
Londia Bradstreet
Nov 06, 2019
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Natasha Warren
Jan 16, 2018
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I will not recommend the company to absolutely no one. Sensi Horne is very rude and unprofessional. He doesn’t teach the kids most of the time like was stated in the beginning that he would. The monthly payments doesn’t help parents pay for anything every and anything your child needs you have to pay, competitions are mandatory but you have to pay, to advance to another belt level you have to pay. This company is all about a dollar, and I so regret I supported this company. His the reason why blacks don’t support black business. I lost my job and wasnt able to continue to sent my child he
Tracey Robinson
Nov 10, 2017
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I originally enrolled my son. One month later, I became a student. My son and I just recently celebrated one year of training and look forward to our journey to black belt. This is a supportive dojo that is concerned about your mental and physical well-being. There are various options for young children, teens, and adults. Everyone starts from the beginning, no matter their fitness level (prior martial experience is not required) and he/she will go AND grow from there. 🙂
Master B.
Aug 22, 2017
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Sensei Horne, his staff and the members of XS Martial Arts Dojo are the best. They received me with honor and respect from the time that I arrived to the time that I left. I highly recommend that everyone visiting the New Orleans area to stop in and see the grand things that Sensei Horne has in the works. Not only does his teaching ability come from the heart, it is also passed down to his instructors, students and staff. I'm looking forward to my next visit in the near future.
Derrick M.
Jan 24, 2017
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Found this place from a friend. Came highly recommended. Today was the first day for my son to begin martial arts & it was excellent. They are very professional & you can tell they love their students. My son loved it so he will now be attending as a full time student. Awesome center for your children. Very impressed thus far!
Kim D.
Sep 16, 2016
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My 9 year old daughter has been attending XS MAD Dojo for a little over a year now. Since then, her behavior has improved in school along with her respect for others. The more she attends, the more understanding she has of what is expected of her & not allowed. She knows that she has responsibilities & that she will be held accountable for her actions. What I love is her passion for XS MAD & the approval she seeks from her Sensei. She tries very hard not to let him down, nor herself. It's good to know that when I need the assistance of reprimanding her, they are there to get her back on track!
