MMA Gyms in Louisiana

43 of the 372 martial arts schools we track in Louisiana have MMA training. "Martial arts" search results lump boxing gyms, jiu-jitsu academies, and traditional dojos in with actual MMA gyms, and a map pin has no field to flag which ones run true mixed-discipline sparring and cage-style training. Every gym here has MMA training confirmed from its own class schedule or website, not just a passing mention of "self-defense" in a review. Full listings for every city are on the Louisiana page.

Baton Rouge 4

Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

9681 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70815-5506

+12255058500 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

Gridiron MMA Gracie United Jiu Jitsu Team Jucao Central BJJ / grapplingMMA

7861 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70811-2629

+12259382303 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

Inspired Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

7353 Highland Rd Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 384-0282 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

JM Modern Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

14141 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

+18775625527 Website All Baton Rouge martial arts schools

Shreveport 4

Close Quarter Combatives Unlimited MMA

3069 Gorton Rd, Shreveport, LA 71119

+13187348454 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

Lees Kung Fu and Tai Chi Karate / taekwondoMMA

134 E Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71104-3405

+13188691122 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

Shreveport Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

1618 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-4138

+13182000785 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

The Ranch Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu & Boxing Private Lessons and Classes Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

9984 Wallace Lake Rd, Shreveport, LA 71106

+13189243022 Website All Shreveport martial arts schools

Metairie 3

Bayou Fighting Championship MMA and Kick Boxing Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4204 Newton St, Metairie, LA 70001-3527

+15048102101 Website All Metairie martial arts schools

Cajun Combat Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

7070 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003-5940

+19853608603 Website All Metairie martial arts schools

LeBros MMA by Thanh Le MMA

3313 Richland Ave, Metairie, LA 70002-4313

+15045562082 All Metairie martial arts schools

Houma 2

Blacklist Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5756 W Main St, Houma, LA 70360-1745

+19856882607 Website All Houma martial arts schools

Extreme Mix Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1221 Grand Caillou Rd, Houma, LA 70363-5556

+19858735722 Website All Houma martial arts schools

New Orleans 2

Mid City MMA MMA

4910 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119-6609

+15043097018 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

Ronin Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

10820 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70123-1814

+15046058668 Website All New Orleans martial arts schools

Pineville 2

Kung Fu Pineville Karate / taekwondoMMA

3905 Trinity Church Rd, Pineville, LA 71360

+19166016267 All Pineville martial arts schools

Pine Forest Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5129 LA-28, Pineville, LA 71360

+13184473112 Website All Pineville martial arts schools

Scott 2

Acadiana Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

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

+13373458311 Website All Scott martial arts schools

Gladiators Academy of Lafayette Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

101 North Bud Street, Scott, LA 70583

(337) 504-2730 Website All Scott martial arts schools

Alexandria 1

Genesis Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1707 Metro Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301-3380

+13185416078 Website All Alexandria martial arts schools

Arnaudville 1

Patrick's School of Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1595 Courtableau St, Arnaudville, LA 70512-3213

+13377897321 Website

Brusly 1

Empire MMA and Self-defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

400 W St Francis St, Brusly, LA 70719-2283

+12257470564 Website

Chalmette 1

Universal MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

2000 Paris Rd, Chalmette, LA 70043-5023

+15042927287 All Chalmette martial arts schools

Church Point 1

Austin's MMA Gym MMA

864 Highway 761, Church Point, LA 70525-7531

+13372503062

DeRidder 1

Kraken Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA

353 Hooks Rd, DeRidder, LA 70634

All DeRidder martial arts schools

Gonzales 1

S.I.C.A. MMA and Krav Maga Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1452 N Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737-2431

+12253669018 Website All Gonzales martial arts schools

Greenwell Springs 1

American Warrior Mixed Martial Arts MMA

16899 Bradford, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739-5771

All Greenwell Springs martial arts schools

Jennings 1

Reeds Elite mixed martial arts MMA

518 N Main St, Jennings, LA 70546

+13373701126 Website All Jennings martial arts schools

Lacombe 1

Victory MMA - Lacombe MMA

30232 Highway 190, Lacombe, LA 70445-3058

+12252233309 All Lacombe martial arts schools

Lafayette 1

Lafayette Strong Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

4315 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503-4225

+13374460916 Website All Lafayette martial arts schools

Mandeville 1

Aikido in St. Tammany Karate / taekwondoMMA

2050 Spartan Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448-1965

+19857888929 Website All Mandeville martial arts schools

Marrero 1

Astra Fight Team - USA MMA

5210 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072

Website All Marrero martial arts schools

Minden 1

Clyde Stanley's Karate & Self-Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

702 Main St, Minden, LA 71055-3329

+13183775333 Website All Minden martial arts schools

Natchitoches 1

Light City Martial Arts MMA

242 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457-5112

+13184527345 Website

Ponchatoula 1

Gracie United Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1675 Hwy 51, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

(985) 605-3169 Website All Ponchatoula martial arts schools

Raceland 1

Relentless Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

120 White Rose Dr, Raceland, LA 70394-2644

+19858526265 Website

Ruston 1

Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

2321 S Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270-9051

+13185133828 Website All Ruston martial arts schools

Slidell 1

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Slidell - Pedro Sauer Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

39510 Highway 190 E, Slidell, LA 70461-2338

+19854451151 Website All Slidell martial arts schools

Sulphur 1

Storm MMA MMA

496 S Post Oak Rd, Sulphur, LA 70663-3628

All Sulphur martial arts schools

Walker 1

Gracie United Walker Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

28050 Walker Rd S, Walker, LA 70785-6047

+12255030969 Website All Walker martial arts schools

West Monroe 1

Hero Fitness Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

130 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291-4910

+13183727159 Website All West Monroe martial arts schools

Youngsville 1

Gladiators Academy of Youngsville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

930 Fortune Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592-6795

+13378575995 Website All Youngsville martial arts schools

Zachary 1

Zachary Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2060 Church St, Zachary, LA 70791-2781

+12254364198 Website All Zachary martial arts schools

Sit in on a class before signing up, especially a sparring session. MMA gyms vary a lot in how hard they push contact and how experienced their coaches are with beginners, so watching a live class tells you more than any website will.

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Good to know about mma gyms

Do I need experience to start training MMA?
No, most MMA gyms run beginner classes that cover striking and grappling fundamentals before anyone spars live. Expect the first few weeks to focus on stance, basic strikes, and takedown defense rather than full-contact sparring.

How much does an MMA gym membership cost?
Monthly membership typically runs $100-200, though it varies by region and whether the price includes both striking and grappling classes. Some gyms charge extra for open mat time or private coaching.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.