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Gracie United Alexandria
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alexandria, 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
- 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 championfactory.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (318) 792-9206
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son regularly attends the Red River gym, but you are able to go to any gym in their system.”
“Professor Phillip and Professor Micah create an awesome environment for all skill levels through their kindness and professionalism.”
Other martial arts here
“I started out in BJJ, not knowing what to expect even with my wrestling background.”
What members say
“This is a fantastic team of very knowledgeable coaches and mentors that will support you on your journey to being a better version of yourself in a safe environment.”
“They provided an extremely welcoming atmosphere that is great for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
“They provided an extremely welcoming atmosphere that is great for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
“They have the most black belts in Alexandria, not only that they have the most high level competition experience in Alexandria.”
“The dues are really reasonable, especially since you can go to any classes provided and you can travel to other gyms under Gracie United and train there free of charge.”
“The facility is clean, spacious, and easy to find with plenty of parking.”
From the reviews
This is an education based gym, no judgement zone, and I love training here for Brazilian Jui-Jitzu. The people are amazing and everyone helps the new students learn the moves. It’s more like a family here than a gym. Everyone is just focused on getting better at BJJ.
Excellent instruction by experienced black belts! The facility is clean, spacious, and easy to find with plenty of parking. They provided an extremely welcoming atmosphere that is great for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Definitely recommend giving them a try.
I’m a purple belt from another gym and have been training for 6 years. There are currently 3 gyms in Alexandria that have some form of Jiu Jitsu being taught. I’ve trained at two of them.
I started out in BJJ, not knowing what to expect even with my wrestling background. I had to take a break due to sickness and employment. Rather going to a different affiliation, I decided to stay with Gracie United. I am glad. Being taught by 2 really experienced black belts is awesome.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie United Alexandria
Gracie United Alexandria 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 Gracie United Alexandria
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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