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Be Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lafayette, Louisiana
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule be-jj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 888-339-7655
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 1–7 pm |
| Sunday | 1–7 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner just learning the basics or more advanced and training for competition, the coaches will push you to grow.”
“I can't express enough how great Be Jiu Jitsu has been for my kid.”
“There’s a lot of good gyms around, but this one is perfect for strictly Jiu-Jistu and No Gi grappling.”
“All three have an incredible and immense knowledge of jiu jitsu in the Gi and without the Gi.”
“Also a beautiful mix of competitors and hobbyists creating a perfect environment for all levels and even new comers”
“I called these guys to see if I could join in for open mat…their response was ‘don’t stink, trim your nails and be cool’.”
“Lots of fun, great way way to stay in shape, confidence boosting, and great for self defense.”
“Whether you’re a beginner just learning the basics or more advanced and training for competition, the coaches will push you to grow.”
What members say
“Coach Julian made a great connection and is an awesome teacher.”
“Also a beautiful mix of competitors and hobbyists creating a perfect environment for all levels and even new comers”
“the coach julian smith is very welcoming and has such good methodology to teach from basics to advanced.”
“They take time to break down techniques clearly, and they support every student no matter the level.”
“Whether you’re a beginner just learning the basics or more advanced and training for competition, the coaches will push you to grow.”
“The facility is clean, organized, and well-maintained – mats are sanitized regularly, and the overall vibe is positive and focused.”
From the reviews
I’m thankful to be apart of this gym, it’s exactly what I needed. There’s a lot of good gyms around, but this one is perfect for strictly Jiu-Jistu and No Gi grappling. It’s a very welcoming place that’s great for beginners and experienced guys and girls. Being in the heart of Lafayette makes it even better!
Started training 6 years ago in 2018, so I’ve been around jiu jitsu for a while now. But it wasn’t till I found BE Jiu Jitsu, that I realized what a real gym surrounded by the best grapplers Acadiana had to offer. BE is the best gym in not just this area but a whole of Louisiana.
I can’t say enough good things about this place. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and respected. The facility is clean, organized, and well-maintained – mats are sanitized regularly, and the overall vibe is positive and focused.
I started training here as a blue belt and can say since that I have been here training under John and Julian for a little over a year. My game has changed dramatically. I feel more confident and motivated in my training and skill.
New to BJJ? Start at Be Jiu Jitsu
Be Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Be Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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