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Casillas BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gonzales, Louisiana
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- 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 (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 ascensionparishbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 225-394-5389
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 am, 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 am |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12–2:30 pm |
The classes they run
“There was no pressure and everyone there has treated my son like he's always been a part of the team since our first visit.”
“Great Gi and No-Gi schedule so I'll definitely be dropping in whenever I'm in town.”
“Great Gi and No-Gi schedule so I'll definitely be dropping in whenever I'm in town.”
“It’s more of a one-on-one setting than other gyms, so each student is learning.”
“I dropped in for open mat while visiting family and the whole crew made me feel welcomed.”
“First time I walked through the doors, the team was super welcoming me and was very patient in helping me get back into shape and form!”
Other martial arts here
“I was training for a mma fight and needed some help with my bjj.”
What members say
“Professor Jason is a great teacher and very enthusiastic about his job and lessons, and encourages students to share the same passion.”
“First time I walked through the doors, the team was super welcoming me and was very patient in helping me get back into shape and form!”
“First time I walked through the doors, the team was super welcoming me and was very patient in helping me get back into shape and form!”
“Since I started training I've lost 25 pounds and am in the best shape of my life!”
“The gym is always kept clean, and the atmosphere is super friendly.”
“This place is an amazing place for kids wanting to learn a life skill and gain self confidence.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been training at Casillas for almost 2 years now and I can’t brag enough. Jason and his assistant coaches have done so much for my daughter. She has learned more in her time here that I could ever explain in a review.
Update...some say they're too old to start training or that they're not in shape to do Jui Jitsu...well I am 40 and was completely out of shape before I began. Since I started training I've lost 25 pounds and am in the best shape of my life! I've seen similar transitions in my teammates within this school!
We love this place! We started about a month ago. Coach Jason was super informative when I was calling around trying to find a program for my 4 year old. There was no pressure and everyone there has treated my son like he's always been a part of the team since our first visit.
The best of the best!! We tried another gym prior to Casillias. The amount my son has learned under Professor Jason is amazing. It’s more of a one-on-one setting than other gyms, so each student is learning. The gym is always clean and orderly.
New to BJJ? Start at Casillas BJJ
Casillas BJJ 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 Casillas BJJ
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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