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Three Brothers Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lake Charles, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 threebrotherslc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (337) 532-7995
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | 2–3 PM |
The classes they run
“I have trained at 3 brothers for 1 year now and I have 3 kids who have train under Bryan Istre for 2 years, we have received top notch instruction and Jiu-jitsu formation.”
“They offer classes to littles 4-6ish years old and older kids up into their teens, then of course adult classes as well as wrestling to all ages.”
“We stopped by for the No-Gi Kids Class today to cross train while on vacation in Lake Charles.”
“I would recommend this gym to anyone from people who have never trained to high level competitors.”
“Dropped in for an open mat one day and met this team and they were some of the most welcoming and kind people I’ve ever met.”
“If you want to have fun, learn self defense, or just need some exercise then come sign up.”
“I would recommend this gym to anyone from people who have never trained to high level competitors.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer classes to littles 4-6ish years old and older kids up into their teens, then of course adult classes as well as wrestling to all ages.”
What members say
“Coach Bryan is one of the BEST bjj coaches we're had the pleasure to cross train with!”
“Dropped in for an open mat one day and met this team and they were some of the most welcoming and kind people I’ve ever met.”
“If you're looking for a family-friendly Jiu-Jitsu gym that provides top-quality instruction in a supportive and fun environment, 3Brothers JJ is where it’s at.”
“The instructors are great: focused on teaching technique while still being relaxed enough to not turn someone off if they struggle with a move/technique.”
“I would recommend this gym to anyone from people who have never trained to high level competitors.”
“The gym is organized, very clean, and everyone was super respectful.”
From the reviews
If you're looking for a family-friendly Jiu-Jitsu gym that provides top-quality instruction in a supportive and fun environment, 3Brothers JJ is where it’s at. I am super excited to be part of this amazing community and cannot wait to grow and learn together! No registration fees!
If you're new to jujitsu or have been training for a while or even just passing through this, it is the gym for you! It's very family friendly! Coach Bryan is one of the BEST bjj coaches we're had the pleasure to cross train with! He's so kind and patient with everyone.
I have trained at 3 brothers for 1 year now and I have 3 kids who have train under Bryan Istre for 2 years, we have received top notch instruction and Jiu-jitsu formation. 3 brothers has 3 of the best instructors( black belts). It is a great family environment! It is the best gym in the Lake Area!
I attend Acadiana Jiu Jitsu in Scott. I met Krista, a member of Three Brothers, at our gym’s first open competition. We clicked immediately, and I finally made it out to her gym tonight since I was already in town. My only regret is that I didn’t make this visit happen sooner! I felt so welcomed and at home.
New to BJJ? Start at Three Brothers Jiu Jitsu
Three Brothers 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 Three Brothers 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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