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JM Modern Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 251 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Baton Rouge, 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 3–65) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 jmmodernjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 877-562-5527
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 10:30 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 10:30 am–1 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 10:30 am–1 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“My entire family—myself, my husband, and our two kids—train here, and we couldn't be happier.”
“We travel all over the country with this team competing in tournaments!”
“If you’re looking to improve your health, learn for self defense, or even improve as a Jiu Jitsu practitioner, “tap” those keys and “submit” to JM Modern Jiu Jitsu!”
“I started training at JM Modern Jiu Jitsu with absolutely no experience in Jiu Jitsu or martial arts at all, and from day one they welcomed me in and got me right into training.”
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What members say
“As a brown belt, I've had the opportunity to learn from some of the best instructors in the industry.”
“I started training at JM Modern Jiu Jitsu with absolutely no experience in Jiu Jitsu or martial arts at all, and from day one they welcomed me in and got me right into training.”
“They go above and beyond to create a welcoming, supportive, and motivating environment, making sure everyone feels valued and gets the personal attention they need to grow.”
“They do a great job of breaking techniques down so beginners can understand them, while still challenging you to improve every class.”
“Erick, the head professor, competes frequently so his instruction is highly technical and you know it works - especially since he dominates his competition.”
“It’s clean, the classes are structured, and one of my favorite things is he is very open with providing instruction.”
From the reviews
I've been attending classes regularly for over 9 months, and the quality of instruction, the friendly atmosphere, the mutual respect between everyone, and the hard work and dedication of the instructors are absolutely outstanding.
Of the four gyms I’ve trained at over the course of seven years, JM Modern Jiu Jitsu is definitely the best. I was there for a period of three years and saw the most improvement in my game during those three years by far. For starters, the skill level of the people there is very high.
Hands down the BEST Jiu-Jitsu gym we’ve ever been to! We visited over a year ago to do some cross training and signed up immediately. Super welcoming and made us feel like family instantly. We drive 2.5 hours (150miles) round trip 4-5 times a week because it’s 1000% worth it.
I have been a student at JM Modern Jiu Jitsu for a year and a half now, and I cannot express enough how incredible my experience has been. As a brown belt, I've had the opportunity to learn from some of the best instructors in the industry.
New to BJJ? Start at JM Modern Jiu Jitsu
JM Modern 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 JM Modern 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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