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Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ville Platte, Louisiana
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 7–13) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule innergamebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 337-831-4100
Hours
| Monday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8–11 am |
| Wednesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8–10:30 am, 4–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Robbie has a way of making kids want to do well and pay attention 👏 jiu-jitsu is one of our new favorites in our house”
“I recommend this gym to anyone looking to dive into or compete in Jiu Jitsu, looking to improve their fitness, or trying to learn self defense.”
“We were excited to learn that you can start Inner Game at 4 years old because other gyms don’t start that young and it’s a great way to teach her self defense at a very young age.”
What members say
“The coach is knowledgeable and the adults in the class work well to help the young students learn.”
“Coach Robbie brings a no nonsense training style which I see works great for teaching respect and discipline to our youth and adult classes.”
“We were excited to learn that you can start Inner Game at 4 years old because other gyms don’t start that young and it’s a great way to teach her self defense at a very young age.”
“Our son gained foundational skills, confidence, and exposure to the structure that martial arts provides.”
“Coach Robbie creates an environment that balances discipline with encouragement, and he holds his students to a high standard while still being supportive.”
From the reviews
Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu has been a meaningful experience for our family. Coach Robbie creates an environment that balances discipline with encouragement, and he holds his students to a high standard while still being supportive.
My 4 year old daughter LOVES going to class and Coach Robbie! After every class, she tells me she wishes she could stay longer. We were excited to learn that you can start Inner Game at 4 years old because other gyms don’t start that young and it’s a great way to teach her self defense at a very young age.
Honestly, signing up our 8 year old son was one of the best decisions we've ever made. He has gained so much self confidence! Robbie is a great coach!!
As a 49 year old who has had 2 back surgeries I was reluctant to join because I was not sure how my body would react to the physical aspect of training. I spoke to Coach Robbie and he and my team respect my limitations..It has been an all around great experience for me. Coach Robbie is a great motivator.
New to BJJ? Start at Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu
Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu 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 Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu
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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