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Gracie United Metairie & New Orleans
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Metairie, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracieunitedkenner.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (504) 237-0985
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
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From the reviews
Visited this gym and instructors are very knowledgeable. The instructors here are very involved in making sure to help every student with technique and making newcomers/visitors always feel welcome.
My first class was a great experience. Professor Kurt was very helpful and patient. They have a good class experience. I plan to return.
My kids can't wait to attend class each week. The professors are great with them.
Your first BJJ class at Gracie United Metairie & New Orleans
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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