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Gracie United Covington

4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Covington, Louisiana

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens No-gi 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.

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
  • Membership memberships run around $175/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule championfactory.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (985) 789-6939

Hours

Monday 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4–8 PM
Tuesday 5–7:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4–8 PM
Thursday 5–7:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

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

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“My son Bear has been training at Gracie United Covington for 7 years, and I’ve been right there with him for the past 6 years.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“We’ve seen huge growth in Bear’s discipline, focus, and self-defense abilities, and I’ve personally gained fitness, confidence, and lifelong friends on the mats.”

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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 Gracie United Covington — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Really friendly great place to practice mma and jujitsu”

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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 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“This is hands-down the best decision we’ve ever made for our family!”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 2 mentions

“My son Bear has been training at Gracie United Covington for 7 years, and I’ve been right there with him for the past 6 years.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“He builds real skill, confidence, and character in a positive, family-friendly environment.”

From the reviews

If you want to learn to defend yourself, and hand to hand combat, this is the place. Professors and coaches are patient and thorough. Monthly price is decent for 4 days a week. My son really enjoy learning here. I definitely recommend this place.

★★★★★ — K, Jun 2021

My son Bear has been training at Gracie United Covington for 7 years, and I’ve been right there with him for the past 6 years. This is hands-down the best decision we’ve ever made for our family! Professor Rafael is an incredible instructor and leader.

★★★★★ — Kenny, Apr 2026

My kids love this place!!! They would go every day if possible. They've never been so motivated to work so hard! The instructors are so amazing and patient with them. I look forward to watching them grow!

★★★★★ — Michelle, Oct 2019

Joining Team Jucao was a life changing experience for me. I highly recommend it for all age groups !

★★★★★ — Thomas, Feb 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 reviews →

Your first BJJ class at Gracie United Covington

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 Gracie United Covington

100 S Tyler St, Covington, LA70433

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