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Gracie United - Team Jucao Ascension
5 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gonzales, 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
- 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 bjjascension.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 225-647-3102
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Fantastic Saturday training, only two of us showed up for adult open mat, so we got to learn a thing or two in the kids competition class, amazing facilit.”
“Fantastic Saturday training, only two of us showed up for adult open mat, so we got to learn a thing or two in the kids competition class, amazing facilit.”
“Fantastic Saturday training, only two of us showed up for adult open mat, so we got to learn a thing or two in the kids competition class, amazing facilit.”
“Professor Robbie is incredible and really strives to make sure each child succeeds and understands safety of Jiu Jitsu with self defense.”
“As a beginner I'm so glad I started here, since everyone has been so helpful.”
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What members say
“Professor Mathew Grady taught a great class on sweeps, and after class I went to my first yoga class taught by Coach Christina.”
“Everyone is very welcoming and truly cares about developing your kids into respectful, disciplined, resilient individuals.”
“Everyone is very welcoming and truly cares about developing your kids into respectful, disciplined, resilient individuals.”
“Everyone is very welcoming and truly cares about developing your kids into respectful, disciplined, resilient individuals.”
“We joined Gracie United- Team Ascension after trying every martial art studio in the area and instantly my husband and I felt the difference.”
“This facility is extremely clean and they have a lobby for parents/members to view two separate mats as classes are taking place.”
From the reviews
It’s been over 3 years since my son started training at Gracie United - Team Jucao/Ascension. Professor Robbie clearly communicates a specific set of rules and expectations that every student must follow regardless of age, rank or ability.
I really enjoyed training at Gracie United - Team Jucao Ascension. I was welcomed with top notch professionalism and encouragement by all of the members. Professor Mathew Grady taught a great class on sweeps, and after class I went to my first yoga class taught by Coach Christina.
Professor Robbie and his coaches do an outstanding job with the kids. Jiu Jitsu has been incredible for my son for his confidence and discipline. It's been wonderful watching my six year old transform into a confident, self assertive kid who stands up for himself and others.
Beautiful facility. I came here from out of town for a Jiu Jitsu seminar and was met with friendly faces. Everyone was very nice and made us feel like welcome. The instructors are first class. I definitely recommend this place.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie United - Team Jucao Ascension
Gracie United - Team Jucao Ascension 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 - Team Jucao Ascension
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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