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Excelsior Brazilian Jiu-jitsu of Zachary
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Zachary, 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
- 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule excelsiorbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 225-287-8545
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–6 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether it's for self defense, fitness, or if you kid just has to much energy at the end of the day.”
“Whether you want to gain confidence, learn self defense, or just get in really great shape I highly recommend you give Excelsior Jiu-Jitsu a try.”
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What members say
“Excelsior Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is the place to be and Professor Nathan Lott is an amazing teacher!”
“He also uniquely provides a family friendly environment while also being able to instill disciple and toughness into his students.”
“Whether you want to gain confidence, learn self defense, or just get in really great shape I highly recommend you give Excelsior Jiu-Jitsu a try.”
“The gym is always clean and Professor Lott runs a very organized training program.”
“Whether you want to gain confidence, learn self defense, or just get in really great shape I highly recommend you give Excelsior Jiu-Jitsu a try.”
From the reviews
Dropped in while in town at work. Friendliest group of guys, they match your intensity while rolling, and felt safe with every training partner. Great place to train!
This is hands down the best martial arts gym in the region. Professor Lott is very professional, patient, articulate, and genuinely cares about his students in both their martial arts development and on a personal level. His gym is always clean.
Just wanted to update! I started training at Excelsior in 2018 and 7 years later and over a thousand hours on the mats, I love these people more than ever.......
This gym was my home for 4 and a half years. I love the people here and I honestly felt closer to them than some of my own family. I trained here from white belt to purple belt and it was some of the best years of my life. I would highly recommend this gym if you're in the Zachary area.
Your first BJJ class at Excelsior Brazilian Jiu-jitsu of Zachary
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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