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Shreveport Jiu-Jitsu: Archimedes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Shreveport, 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
- 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
- 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 archimedesjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 318-200-0785
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“He was also very supportive for me at tournaments by being in my corner giving me valuable information.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned grappler, you’ll constantly improve under his guidance.”
Other martial arts here
“I have many years of experience in wrestling, and can say out of tons of coaches I've been taught by, Chris is one of the best teachers I've had the privilege to learn from.”
What members say
“Chris Velez is one of the best coaches around in Jiu Jitsu, he is really patient with new students and have a ton of technical knowledge in his art.”
“Chris is a first class instructor who takes the time to pay close attention to the fine details of a students Jiu Jitsu game.”
“He was also very supportive for me at tournaments by being in my corner giving me valuable information.”
“The coaches always take the time to make sure you're properly learning each technique and give lots of positive reinforcement throughout every class!”
“He was also very supportive for me at tournaments by being in my corner giving me valuable information.”
“Amazing Coach of deep jiu jitsu affiliation with a great gym environment and only the most fantastic people you'll meet.”
From the reviews
Chris is one of the best teachers I have met in a 30+ martial arts journey. He is intelligent, personable and extremely knowledgeable about many subjects. Jiu Jitsu and Judo seem to be his passion.
Captain Chris Velez is truly one of a kind. Chris exemplifies great leadership and has been mastering the art since his days in the Academy. I met Chris back in 2015 and he has been a great mentor and friend from the get go. Always there for his friends, loved ones, and his students.
Chris is an incredible instructor. He has a particular skill for explaining the details of technique that are easy to understand and execute. He has vast knowledge of the art and legit lineage straight from the source. Not only that, Chris is an honorable man. He is an example to follow both on and off the mats.
Chris Velez is a highly knowledgeable BJJ instructor and also very personable. He engages with each student throughout the class and pays attention to the smallest of details with what is being taught.
New to BJJ? Start at Shreveport Jiu-Jitsu: Archimedes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Shreveport Jiu-Jitsu: Archimedes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Shreveport Jiu-Jitsu: Archimedes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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