Los Angeles hosts a diverse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with 112 gyms offering varied training environments. Among these, Gladiators Academy of Youngsville, Gracie Barra Lake Charles, and Cajun Combat Martial Arts stand out, each boasting perfect 5.0 ratings from over 150 reviews. This directory provides a comprehensive overview of the city's BJJ options, reflecting a range of highly regarded academies.
Youngsville, LA
Gladiators Academy of Youngsville delivers structured martial arts education, combat sports training, and practical self-defense instruction at 930 Fortune Rd STE A in Youngsville, Louisiana. Serving students and families from Youngsville, Broussard, Lafayette, Milton, New Iberia, and Abbeville, the academy provides an encouraging community where practitioners develop physical agility, mental focus, and martial discipline. The academy's coaching team is comprised of highly skilled martial arts instructors who maintain a patient, professional teaching approach. Coaches work closely with students of all ages, breaking down grappling mechanics, positional control, and defensive concepts into clear, progressive steps. The instructional staff emphasizes mutual respect and steady consistency, helping recreational practitioners build confidence while developing well-rounded grapplers. Coursework features Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Adult Mixed Martial Arts, alongside youth development programs spanning preschool BJJ, kids martial arts, youth wrestling, and teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy also hosts seasonal summer camps and community events. Prospective adult students can evaluate the academy through a promotional introductory special offering three BJJ classes.
Lake Charles, LA
Gi and No-Gi are the defining disciplines listed for Gracie Barra Lake Charles in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. Together, they identify two broad grappling contexts: one using the traditional gi and one practiced without it. A beginner can view that discipline mix as exposure to how clothing grips and movement differ across grappling formats. For a competitor, the pairing reflects categories whose rules and tactical emphasis can vary with the presence or absence of the gi. Gracie Barra Lake Charles carries a supplied $$ price range, indicating its relative price category without attaching a monetary claim. Located in Lake Charles, the record is specifically identified with these Gi and No-Gi focuses and the Gracie Barra Lake Charles name in Louisiana, USA.
Metairie, LA
Cajun Combat Martial Arts is located at 7070 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003, situated at the intersection of Airline Drive and Little Farms Avenue. Following its opening in 2022, the facility provides martial arts training for participants from Metairie as well as New Orleans, Kenner, River Ridge, and Harahan. The gym features Chance Braud, who serves as Owner and Head Instructor. Braud began training in 2012, persevered to become the youngest Black Belt in Louisiana history, and won a 2019 National Title in addition to competing in multiple big tournaments. Instructional courses include Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu lessons held Monday through Friday. Scheduled operating hours run from 4:45 to 8:30pm Monday through Thursday and 5:00 to 8:00pm on Friday. Prospective martial artists can test classes through a one-week trial.
Lafayette, LA
Headkicks Martial Arts & Fitness delivers combat sports education and physical training at 6716 Johnston St in Lafayette, Louisiana. Proudly serving the Lafayette area since 2016, the academy extends training opportunities to surrounding communities across Scott, Maurice, Youngsville, and Abbeville. Training emphasizes functional athleticism, practical self-defense techniques, confidence, and mutual student support in a focused gym environment. Instruction is provided by an experienced coaching staff that includes Coach Ethan Wood, Coach Abe Williams, Coach Justin Reaux, Coach Kris Kinzer, Coach Gabe Reed, and Coach Aaron Phillips. Coach Aaron, a lifelong Lafayette resident, competed on the wrestling team at Lafayette High and on the judo squad at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The coaching roster emphasizes proper technique, safety fundamentals, and systematic skill progression across all age brackets. Curriculums accommodate diverse athletic goals through specialized programs for children and adults. Coursework features Preschool Martial Arts, Kids Martial Arts, Teen Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, and Fitness Kickboxing, alongside homeschool programs and summer martial arts camps.
Bossier City, LA
SMAA/Soul Fighters SBC, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu operates at 1156 Airline Dr. in Bossier City, Louisiana. As an affiliate of the Soul Fighters Association, the academy delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, youth martial arts instruction, and self-defense education for practitioners across the Bossier City and Shreveport communities. Training at the academy guides practitioners through fundamental ground control, guard transitions, positional dominance, and submission mechanics. Instructors emphasize disciplined practice, partner safety, and progressive technical improvement. Classes incorporate structured demonstrations, positional drilling repetitions, and supervised live rolling sessions conducted across both gi and no-gi formats. The academy provides structured coursework tailored for different age groups and skill levels. Program options include Kids Jiu Jitsu for ages 6 to 9, Youth Jiu Jitsu for ages 10 to 12, and Adult Jiu Jitsu for ages 13 and older. Students develop martial discipline, physical endurance, and functional grappling skills within a supportive team atmosphere.
Baton Rouge, LA
Gracie United Jiu-Jitsu | Baton Rouge combines Gi and No-Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu with a supplied $$ price-range category in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. Its discipline mix identifies two complementary grappling contexts: gi-based practice and no-gi practice. For beginners, that mix signals that Brazilian jiu-jitsu can be approached through both traditional uniform-based and no-gi formats. For competitors, Gi and No-Gi represent separate but related settings within the broader discipline. The $$ symbol is the listed relative price-range category for this Baton Rouge martial-arts record. Gracie United Jiu-Jitsu | Baton Rouge is defined here by its Gi and No-Gi focus, Louisiana location, and supplied $$ category without adding claims beyond those details.
Baton Rouge, LA
David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness is listed in Baton Rouge, LA, USA, with Martial Arts identified as its broad classification. This listing connects the exact name David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness with the Baton Rouge location and the supplied Martial Arts focus. Martial Arts is an umbrella category that can encompass many combat disciplines, movement traditions, and cultural practices across different settings. The name combines Martial Arts and Fitness, while the record’s stated classification remains Martial Arts. As a directory entry, it provides a concise geographic reference for David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, using the supplied name, place, and classification as its central identifying details.
New Orleans, LA
Alamut Combative Arts operates at 5608 Citrus Blvd Suite H in Elmwood, LA 70123. The facility provides martial arts instruction within the New Orleans area. Training is directed by Master Instructor Scott Hughes. The instructional roster also includes Instructor Hazel Hughes and Assistant Instructor Trevor Thomas, who conduct private lessons and group sessions across the weekly schedule. Curriculum elements draw from Filipino martial arts, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do. Class programs include Alamut Systems, Filipino "Dirty Boxing" LVL 1, and Integrated Street Combatives, featuring a Saturday 12:30-2:00PM session for members. The academy also offers Private Instruction, Women's Self-Defense Class, Firearms Simulator Training, and Corporate Training Events. New students can schedule an introductory private lesson priced at .
Harvey, LA
Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy is listed with Gi and No-Gi training focus in Harvey, Louisiana, USA. Gi identifies the traditional uniform context, whereas No-Gi identifies the format without it, placing the record across both supplied Jiu Jitsu categories. For a beginner or competitor comparing formats at a broad level, the paired labels show that neither category stands alone in the record’s stated focus. The name Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy directly identifies Jiu Jitsu, while Harvey gives the specific Louisiana location. A $$ price range is supplied as a relative category and should be understood only as that symbol. This Harvey record is consequently described by its Jiu Jitsu name, combined Gi and No-Gi focus, Louisiana setting, and listed $$ price-range designation.
New Orleans, LA
Mid City MMA provides martial arts training at 4910 Banks Street in New Orleans, LA 70119. General administrative support is coordinated by Sarah Smith as Operations Manager. Leadership is directed by Shawn Gayton, who serves as Owner & Head Coach. The coaching staff features instructors across multiple disciplines, including Sheridan Moran, Thanh Le, Kodi Roberts, Brandon Corley, and Vinh Le. Instruction is also supported by Jamie Prescod and Justin Robinson. Class schedules accommodate adult and youth students through GI JIU JITSU, MMA PRACTICE, striking sessions, and WRESTLING OPEN MAT / DRILLING. Youth programming includes KIDS JIU JITSU for ages 5-13. Training times run throughout the week, providing class options across morning, afternoon, and evening hours.
Gonzales, LA
Gracie United - Team Jucao Ascension operates at 14296 Airline Hwy Suite A in Gonzales, Louisiana. The martial arts academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching, submission grappling training, and wrestling education for children, teens, and adults across Ascension Parish. Instruction at the academy is headed by Professor Robbie Gautreaux, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt awarded on April 14, 2019, who has competed as a multiple-time state champion. The instructional staff also features Professor Mathew Grady, who has trained, mentored, and coached Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since June 2015, alongside experienced coaches heading the APEX Wrestling program. Classes emphasize structured technique, defensive movement, and situational control. The academy organizes its schedule across distinct training tracks. Youth programs feature Kinder Champs Gi classes and JR. Champs for ages 6 to 8 in both gi and no-gi fundamentals. Adult students train in Adult/Teen Gi across all levels, advanced competition preparation, and scheduled open mat sparring sessions.
Lafayette, LA
MMA and No-Gi shape the focus at Lafayette Strong Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts in Lafayette, Louisiana. This USA-based martial-arts record is categorized under MMA, a broad mixed-rules discipline that brings together multiple fighting ranges, and No-Gi, a grappling format without the traditional uniform. That combination gives the gym a clear identity for people comparing striking-and-grappling-oriented martial arts with a more focused grappling setting. The listed $$ price-range symbol places it in the supplied relative pricing category. Its Lafayette location provides the geographic context for this Louisiana entry. Lafayette Strong Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts is defined here by its MMA and No-Gi training focus, with both labels carrying equal weight in how the record is presented.
