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BJJ Classes in Metairie, LA

Metairie has 4 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 4 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Gracie United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kenner & Metairie

4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

6601 Veterans Blvd Suites 22-24, Metairie, LA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

UMMA JIU-JITSU

5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

6824 Veterans Blvd Ste 200B, Metairie, LA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Phoenix Grappling Academy

5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

1909 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA

BJJ gym Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingstrong technique & fundamentalsbuilds confidence & discipline

Gracie United Metairie & New Orleans

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

3229 36th St, Metairie, LA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated

Good to know in Metairie

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Gracie United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kenner & Metairie and Gracie United Metairie & New Orleans.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? UMMA JIU-JITSU runs women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Metairie

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Metairie: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Metairie?
Most Metairie gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Metairie gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 2 of the 4 gyms in Metairie advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kenner & Metairie, Gracie United Metairie & New Orleans. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Metairie?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Metairie gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Metairie?
Yes — 4 Metairie gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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