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BJJ Westbank

4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Orleans, Louisiana

BJJ gym Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Website & schedule westbanksocialclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 912-414-8740

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at BJJ Westbank, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 6 mentions

“I was a little nervous when we signed my son up for jujitsu.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“Awesome place in new Orleans if you're looking to train jiujitsu they have open mat at 4pm 💪💪💪💪😊”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at BJJ Westbank — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“Thank you for a great gi and fire kick boxing class.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“Thank you for a great gi and fire kick boxing class.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Gary was great and everyone was really friendly when we arrived for the first time”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 8 mentions

“Gary was great and everyone was really friendly when we arrived for the first time”

From the reviews

Went and stepped out of my element today and tried something new. These guys were great, and I recommend it as a great place to learn and practice BJJ. My old friend convinced me to do it 😂. In short, you get to learn from polished martial artist and have fun when doing so.

★★★★★ — Tre, Oct 2021

I shared this with the coach but thought it was relevant for parents considering Jiu jitsu. I was a little nervous when we signed my son up for jujitsu. I didn’t know if he would be ready with his autism diagnosis at 6 years old. I must say from the first class it has done this momma’s heart good.

★★★★★ — Kathryn, May 2024

I was in NO for Vacation with my Wife. I found Nola Westbank on google and they had a 6AM class. This let me get some training in and get back before breakfast with the wife. Perfect!!!!! Left a vmail got a text back welcoming me almost immediately. Great guys, great jujitsu. Thanks for for the hospitality.

★★★★★ — Michael, Nov 2017

In town for a week and these guys were soo welcoming. This team is awesome. Reminded me of home! I wish I had found them earlier in my stay bc I would have tried to squeeze in a few more classes. You all have an open invitation to AMAG if you're ever in MD. Thank you for a great gi and fire kick boxing class.

★★★★★ — Renee, Jun 2023

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Your first BJJ class at BJJ Westbank

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find BJJ Westbank

2901 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA70114

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