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Gracie United- Team Jucao Red River
5 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pineville, 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 (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pinevillebjj.mysites.io — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (318) 769-2872
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are incredibly skilled and create a welcoming, supportive environment for both kids and adults right from the start.”
“Professor Christos and Coach Tobi are the real deal whether you are looking to learn the martial art or self defence or compete or get in shape and make friends.”
“I love the fact that I can train at other gyms and even schedule one-on-one classes to sharpen my skills.”
“Professor Christos and Coach Tobi are the real deal whether you are looking to learn the martial art or self defence or compete or get in shape and make friends.”
“If you’re a beginner and are thinking about getting into Jiu-Jitsu this is the BEST PLACE TO TRAIN!”
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What members say
“With excellent instruction, great facilities, and a supportive community, it’s more than just a gym—it’s a place to grow in your BJJ journey.”
“The instructors are incredibly skilled and create a welcoming, supportive environment for both kids and adults right from the start.”
“The instructors are incredibly skilled and create a welcoming, supportive environment for both kids and adults right from the start.”
“My son has gained confidence in himself, has gained a better control of his asthma, and absolutely loves going to class every week.”
“Professor Christos and Coach Tobi are the real deal whether you are looking to learn the martial art or self defence or compete or get in shape and make friends.”
“This great Jiu Jitsue culture even extends beyond the gym to the neighbouring Gracie United gyms around the area.”
From the reviews
My son has gone here for over a year, sine 4yrs old. Firstly the environment is clean, comfortable, and always welcoming. Second, the instructors and other students (same age and older) are welcoming- they help new students learn the basics without shame.
I highly recommend Gracie United —it’s an amazing place for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment. Coaching: The instructors are fantastic. They know their stuff and are great at teaching, making complicated moves easy to understand.
I moved in from overseas and was looking for a place to continue training and was extreamly happy to find this Gym. Professor Christos and Coach Tobi are the real deal whether you are looking to learn the martial art or self defence or compete or get in shape and make friends.
I recently joined Gracie United Team Jucao Red River, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. The staff and instructors are incredibly welcoming and make you feel right at home, regardless of your experience level. From the moment I walked in, I felt like part of the family.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie United- Team Jucao Red River
Gracie United- Team Jucao Red River 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 Red River
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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