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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bossier City
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bossier City, 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 (ages 5–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciesbc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 318-470-1108
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 pm–12 am |
| Wednesday | 12–9 am, 5–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids' program is outstanding—it's designed not just to teach physical skills, but to build confidence, self-esteem, courage, and a strong sense of respect.”
“I’ve tried other schools, and there’s no particular method to what you learn, and it’s mostly geared toward tournament jiu jitsu.”
“One of the standout opportunities is their annual women's self-defense course, which I personally found to be incredibly useful and practically helpful.”
“Coaches are very knowledgeable and lessons are taught in a easy to understand method so that no experience is required.”
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What members say
“Also, Coach Eric is an excellent instructor…I’m very impressed by his knowledge and his ability to explain everything.”
“This school truly goes above and beyond in creating a welcoming, empowering, and high-quality training environment for people of all ages.”
“This school truly goes above and beyond in creating a welcoming, empowering, and high-quality training environment for people of all ages.”
“The course covers real-world scenarios and equips women with the tools, techniques, and confidence to protect themselves if ever needed.”
“I've watched my son's confidence grow over the last year as he just got his grey belt.”
“I’ve tried other schools, and there’s no particular method to what you learn, and it’s mostly geared toward tournament jiu jitsu.”
From the reviews
I’ve tried other schools, and there’s no particular method to what you learn, and it’s mostly geared toward tournament jiu jitsu. I love Gracie SBC because the Combatives program flows together and I’m learning how to survive, not how to score points in a controlled tournament match.
This place and the people involved are AMAZING! They genuinely care and all the kids love the AWESOME coaches!! Our son is in the BullyProof Program. Bullying effects our children in ways you can't imagine.
Our experience with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bossier/Shreveport has been nothing short of exceptional. This school truly goes above and beyond in creating a welcoming, empowering, and high-quality training environment for people of all ages.
We had an amazing experience at Gracie SBC for our twins, Hanalei and Nohea! From the moment we walked in, everyone was welcoming, patient, and incredibly supportive. The instructor team did a fantastic job making the environment both fun and structured, which helped our kids feel comfortable right away.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bossier City
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bossier City 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 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bossier City
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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