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Gracie United - Mandeville
4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mandeville, 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
- 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 mandevillejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 504-915-8558
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“These folks have made a tremendous difference for the better in my teen daughter's life.”
“As a beginner I felt welcomed and part of the club.”
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What members say
“If you are looking for great instruction and a good atmosphere, you really need to go by and try out a class.”
“Not only is everyone welcoming and helpful, the instructor is extremely knowledgable and personable.”
“I highly recommend this school, instructors and the Professor were very down to earth and accomadating.”
“If you are looking for world class training from a true Champion, Gracie United is the premier Jiu-Jitsu organization in the south!”
From the reviews
I love training at Gracie United because the people are warm and friendly and Prof. Rafael is a top notch trainer and coach. his attention to detail is unmatched by many in the sport. Brea is wonderful as well and a great Jiu jitsu practitioner.
Awesome people. Great instructors who are always helpful, have great knowledge and skill.
Jiu jitsu is great for kids and adults. The Gracie United instructors are the best.
I highly recommend this school, instructors and the Professor were very down to earth and accomadating. Very technical school that offers classes for the entire family. If you are looking for great instruction and a good atmosphere, you really need to go by and try out a class.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie United - Mandeville
Gracie United - Mandeville 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 United - Mandeville
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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