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Gracie United - Team Jucāo Chalmette
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chalmette, 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
- 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
- Website & schedule gubjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 985-956-3294
The classes they run
“I also enjoy getting there early and watching the younger kids train.”
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What members say
“Solid coaching, positive vibe, and a place that feels welcoming from day one.”
“I can already feel a real difference in my cardio and overall conditioning.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at Gracie United - Team Juaco Chalmette for about a month now and I’m loving it. I can already feel a real difference in my cardio and overall conditioning. Even when I’m rolling with people half my age, I always feel safe and looked after.
I went and visited and this was a friendly group of people. I cant wait to go back.
I train up in Shreveport, and called to see if I could pop in and cross train while being down south. They were so welcoming and super knowledgeable. Very legit gym and very detailed on explanations. I’d rate them higher if I could, 10/10 recommend!!
Your first BJJ class at Gracie United - Team Jucāo Chalmette
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site