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Excelsior Jiu-Jitsu Denham Springs
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Denham Springs, 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
- 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule excelsiorbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 225-287-8545
The classes they run
“Provides instruction from young to old, from those that want to compete to those wanting to learn how to defend themselves or simply get in better shape.”
“If you were on the fence about taking up jiu jitsu or looking to take self defense for you or your family and live in or near Denham Springs, this is a great opportunity.”
“Family oriented and all levels of practitioners will find value in this school.”
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What members say
“Very knowledgeable instructors and they have a brown belt there that is fantastic.”
“Family oriented and all levels of practitioners will find value in this school.”
From the reviews
The coaches are very nice and attentive! A good, safe, learning environment for the whole family!
Second gym opened by Professor Lott and his family with the same qualities as the original gym - learning jiu jitsu under the Trujitsu banner, always in a clean and family friendly environment.
Mr. Nathan is a phenomenal teacher, an extraordinary role model, and a great friend. He is committed to his students; he strives to make everyone feel welcomed and important. He is a great instructor, and an even better guy. Would 100 % recommend him to any first time Jiu Jitsu students
Great school. The connection between the instructors are great, also very family friendly. I recommend it especially for your child. I've never been so physically fit in my life and I'm 42 years old my breathing is so much better. Very talented instructors who interact with everyone.
New to BJJ? Start at Excelsior Jiu-Jitsu Denham Springs
Excelsior Jiu-Jitsu Denham Springs comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Excelsior Jiu-Jitsu Denham Springs
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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