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The Ranch Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu & Boxing Private Lessons and Classes
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Shreveport, 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 — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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 theranchma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 318-924-3022
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 5–7 pm |
The classes they run
“My son and I began training with no prior experience, and the coaching staff immediately made us feel welcome.”
“Just finished my first no-gi class, 5 out of 5, Coach Luke is very knowledgeable, explains techniques clearly, and very welcoming.”
“Just finished my first no-gi class, 5 out of 5, Coach Luke is very knowledgeable, explains techniques clearly, and very welcoming.”
“Whether you’re looking to train, learn self-defense, or just be part of an encouraging group, this is the perfect place.”
“They make sure everyone, from complete beginners to experienced martial artists, feel comfortable and challenged at their own pace.”
Other martial arts here
“He’s incredibly knowledgeable in bjj, boxing, wrestling, and mma, and genuinely invested in helping his students improve.”
“I’ve mostly only taken jiujitsu throughout the years but I tried their boxing class and now I’m hooked on that too.”
“He’s incredibly knowledgeable in bjj, boxing, wrestling, and mma, and genuinely invested in helping his students improve.”
What members say
“Just finished my first no-gi class, 5 out of 5, Coach Luke is very knowledgeable, explains techniques clearly, and very welcoming.”
“Coach Luke works well with all skill levels and I was very impressed with how easily my beginner child was sintegrated into the classes.”
“Just finished my first no-gi class, 5 out of 5, Coach Luke is very knowledgeable, explains techniques clearly, and very welcoming.”
“Just finished my first no-gi class, 5 out of 5, Coach Luke is very knowledgeable, explains techniques clearly, and very welcoming.”
“My child has gained confidence, focus, and respect while having so much fun.”
“From the moment I walked in everyone was welcoming and the vibe is always laid back but still super focused.”
From the reviews
I started taking my eleven year old son to The Ranch a few months ago. I am so happy to have found it. Coach Luke is a great teacher who makes his students feel comfortable and empowered. My son has gained a lot of confidence since starting.
I wish I started sooner. Coaches Luke and Natasha are highly skilled, incredibly patient, and supportive. They make sure everyone, from complete beginners to experienced martial artists, feel comfortable and challenged at their own pace. The atmosphere is always friendly, fun, and respectful.
I can’t recommend The Ranch MA enough! I’m so glad I found this gym. From the moment I walked in everyone was welcoming and the vibe is always laid back but still super focused. I’ve mostly only taken jiujitsu throughout the years but I tried their boxing class and now I’m hooked on that too.
This has been an excellent experience from start to finish. My son and I began training with no prior experience, and the coaching staff immediately made us feel welcome. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and do an outstanding job explaining techniques in a clear, approachable way.
New to BJJ? Start at The Ranch Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu & Boxing Private Lessons and Classes
The Ranch Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu & Boxing Private Lessons and Classes 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 The Ranch Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu & Boxing Private Lessons and Classes
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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