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EVOLUTION TRAINING

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Houma, Louisiana

Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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.

Roomy martial arts studio offering adults' & kids' Jiu-Jitsu, CrossFit, kickboxing & self-defense.

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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
  • 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
  • Website & schedule houmabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (985) 266-9161

The classes they run

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

🧒 Kids BJJ 6 mentions

“my wife and kids joined in january and instantly felt like we were part of there family.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Here, you get both — you can train to compete while still developing the skills and mindset needed for effective, real-life self-defense.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Evolution's instructor James even helped me one-on-one during the class to make sure I was comfortable and able to spend time practicing the basics.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“Dropped in for open mat today and had a blast with the GJJ crew.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Every instructor is friendly, patient, and attentive as can be, and they teach with a focus on both the self-defense potential of jiu-jitsu and the competitive / technical aspects.”

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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 EVOLUTION TRAINING — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“I joined this gym when I first moved to Louisiana , I joined the Cross fit and the kick boxing class combo and I got a great workout each time I stepped foot inside the gym.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 5 mentions

“I joined this gym when I first moved to Louisiana , I joined the Cross fit and the kick boxing class combo and I got a great workout each time I stepped foot inside the gym.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“Boxing, cross fit and wrestling are also offered Monday-Saturday.”

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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 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Such high level, and knowledgeable instructors combined with their experience, You WILL get the best classes around.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“My first class was taught by Heath, I was nervous but he made sure I was grasping the concepts and even demonstrated multiple times.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 14 mentions

“I've always been treated like family and love how jiu-jitsu has given me the confidence in knowing I can defend myself if needed.”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“I joined this gym when I first moved to Louisiana , I joined the Cross fit and the kick boxing class combo and I got a great workout each time I stepped foot inside the gym.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“Evolution Training is a great gym to be a part of, the staff will go out of their way to make sure that you enjoy training there.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Every instructor is friendly, patient, and attentive as can be, and they teach with a focus on both the self-defense potential of jiu-jitsu and the competitive / technical aspects.”

From the reviews

I joined this gym when I first moved to Louisiana , I joined the Cross fit and the kick boxing class combo and I got a great workout each time I stepped foot inside the gym. The instructors are very well trained in everything from dead-lifts to the perfect strike and take down.

★★★★☆ — Trevor, Apr 2014

Evolution Training Martial Arts is the BEST gym for so many reasons! I'll start by addressing the kid's class. Each and every instructor coaches the children in not only jiu-jitsu, but also in life skills. They teach emotion control, respect, team work, strategies, and martial arts moves, of course.

★★★★★ — Lacy, Nov 2023

we were looking for a new start at a healthy lifestyle then we seen a advertisement for evolution training. it read ju jitsu crossfit kickboxing. I've always had a love for kickboxing and also knew it would be great for my children to learn self defense so we made an appointment and as soon as we arrived we were told…

★★★★★ — Amanda, Nov 2014

This gym is fantastic! I love the safe, supportive, and welcoming training environment here! Every instructor is friendly, patient, and attentive as can be, and they teach with a focus on both the self-defense potential of jiu-jitsu and the competitive / technical aspects.

★★★★★ — Rowan, Dec 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

Your first BJJ class at EVOLUTION TRAINING

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 EVOLUTION TRAINING

311a Barrow St, Houma, LA70360

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