This section lists martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) programs for adults and youth. BJJ emphasizes ground fighting, joint locks, and chokeholds, allowing smaller practitioners to leverage technique against larger opponents. Average monthly membership fees range from $140 to $220, with options for both Gi (kimono) and No-Gi grappling schedules.
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Shreveport Bossier City
1701 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111-4800
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Louisiana Black Belt Academy
4345 Marlena St, Bossier City, LA 71111-7503
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Pak's Karate Louisiana - Bossier
5302 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71112
Metairie 3
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Cajun Combat Martial Arts
7070 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003-5940
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Gracie United Metairie - Team Jucao South
6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003-3909
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New State Fitness / NOLABJJ Metairie
4415 N Interstate 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA 70006
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Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu of Shreveport
2539 E 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71105
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Shreveport Jiu-Jitsu
1618 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-4138
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The Ranch Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu & Boxing Private Lessons and Classes
9984 Wallace Lake Rd, Shreveport, LA 71106
Slidell 3
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Slidell - Pedro Sauer Team
39510 Highway 190 E, Slidell, LA 70461-2338
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Premier Taekwondo Center
1346 Lindberg Dr, Slidell, LA 70458-8081
Monday : 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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Raposo BJJ Academy
1000 Caruso Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461-3511
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Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
9681 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70815-5506
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JM Modern Jiu Jitsu
14141 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Gracie United Covington
100 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433-3050
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Krav Maga Institute of Covington
201 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433
Gonzales 2
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Casillas Bjj
426 N Burnside Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737-2828
Mon 5:30pm-8pm, Tue-Thu 5:30pm-6:20pm, Sun 11am-12pm
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Gracie United - Team Jucao Ascension
14296 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737-6611
Houma 2
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Extreme Mix Martial Arts
1221 Grand Caillou Rd, Houma, LA 70363-5556
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Momentum Jiu Jitsu
407 N Hollywood Rd, Houma, LA 70364-2969
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Be Jiu Jitsu
113 Clinton St, Lafayette, LA 70501
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Gladiators Academy of Lafayette
133 Digby Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508-6909
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Gracie Barra Lake Charles
310 W McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605-5604
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Gracie Barra Moss Bluff
1355 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70611-5470
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Gracie United
813 Florida St Ste E, Mandeville, LA 70448
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Vida Jiu-Jitsu
179 Dalwill Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471-5314
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NOLABJJ
4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1542
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New Orleans Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1542
Scott 2
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Acadiana Jiu Jitsu
5505 Cameron St, Scott, LA 70583-5201
Mon 9am-8pm, Tue 9am-8pm, Wed 9am-8pm, Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-12pm, Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-12
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Gladiators Academy of Lafayette
101 North Bud Street, Scott, LA 70583
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Next Generation Martial Arts
401 Talbot Ave, Thibodaux, LA 70301-4438
Mon & Wed · 4:30 PM
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Next Generation Taekwondo
1100 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux, LA 70301-4534
Mon & Wed · 4:30 PM
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Gladiators Academy of Youngsville
930 Fortune Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592-6795
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Gracie jiu jitsu Youngsville
501 Church St, Youngsville, LA 70592-5963
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Genesis Martial Arts
1707 Metro Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301-3380
Brusly 1
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Empire MMA and Self-defense
400 W St Francis St, Brusly, LA 70719-2283
Central 1
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Bayou Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
14455 Wax Rd, Central, LA 70818-4266
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Gracie United - Team Jucao Chalmette
1720 E Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043-5671
Cut Off 1
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Team Jucao Bayou Lafourche
16245 E Main St, Cut Off, LA 70345-3805
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Bully Jiu Jitsu
6865 Magnolia Beach Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70706-1200
Eunice 1
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Genesis Martial Arts South, LLC
1400 W Laurel Ave, Eunice, LA 70535
Franklinton 1
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Gracie United Franklinton
976 Mott St, Franklinton, LA 70438
Gretna 1
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NOLA BJJ West Bank
31 5th St, Gretna, LA 70053
Hammond 1
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Gracie United Hammond/Ponchatoula
117 S Cate St, Hammond, LA 70401
Harvey 1
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Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy
1821 Commercial Dr, Harvey, LA 70058-2378
Haughton 1
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Pak's Karate Louisiana
1040 Bellevue Rd, Haughton, LA 71037-8000
Jonesville 1
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Gracie United-Team Jucao Jonesville
1112 1st St, Jonesville, LA 71343
Many 1
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Gracie United - Team Jucao Many
555 San Antonio Ave, Many, LA 71449-3016
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Gracie United - Team Jucao Avoyelles
207 N Main St, Marksville, LA 71351
Minden 1
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Minden Jiu Jitsu- LBBA
126 Chevrolet St, Minden, LA 71055-3435
Monroe 1
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Pinnacle Martial Arts Academy
2901 Desoto St, Monroe, LA 71201
Natchitoches 1
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Light City Martial Arts
242 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457-5112
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Gracie United - Team Jucao Red River
3800 Monroe Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360-3907
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Gracie United
1675 Hwy 51, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Raceland 1
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Relentless Martial Arts
120 White Rose Dr, Raceland, LA 70394-2644
Ruston 1
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Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston
2321 S Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270-9051
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Baker's Jiu-Jitsu
7189 U S Highway 61, St Francisville, LA 70775
Sulphur 1
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Olympic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
301 S Huntington St, Sulphur, LA 70663-3335
Ville Platte 1
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Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu
1233 W Lasalle St, Ville Platte, LA 70586-2919
Walker 1
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Gracie United Walker
28050 Walker Rd S, Walker, LA 70785-6047
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Hero Fitness Academy
130 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291-4910
Also in Louisiana
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools148
- Kids Martial Arts Classes130
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools106
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs61
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes59
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies59
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools58
- MMA Gyms43
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies32
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops31
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training27
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults23
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults18
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies8
Good to know
How much do BJJ classes usually cost per month?
Unlimited BJJ memberships in the US typically cost between $150 and $220 per month. Initial costs usually include a $30 to $50 registration fee plus a high-quality academy Gi, which costs between $100 and $180.
Do I need prior martial arts experience or peak fitness to start?
No prior experience or advanced physical fitness is required to join beginner BJJ classes. Most academies run dedicated fundamentals curricula that focus on essential movements, safety precautions, and break-falling before introducing live sparring.
What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi BJJ classes?
Gi BJJ is trained in a traditional heavy cotton uniform that allows grips on collars and sleeves for control and submissions. No-Gi BJJ is practiced in a rashguard and shorts, relying on anatomical control holds and moving at a faster overall pace.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Louisiana can browse 61 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Louisiana should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 61 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.