BJJ Classes in Shreveport, LA
Shreveport has 4 BJJ gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 3 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.
Shreveport Jiu-Jitsu: Archimedes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu of Shreveport
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
The Ranch Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu & Boxing Private Lessons and Classes
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Shreveport
2 of the 4 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Shreveport Jiu-Jitsu: Archimedes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
Plan your first class
This gym offers 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.
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.
Kids & teen BJJ in Shreveport
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.
- Shreveport Jiu-Jitsu: Archimedes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (51)
- Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu of Shreveport ★★★★★ 4.8 (50)
- The Ranch Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu & Boxing Private Lessons and Classes ★★★★★ 5 (33)
BJJ in Shreveport: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Shreveport?
- Most Shreveport 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 Shreveport gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 4 gyms in Shreveport advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including The Ranch Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu & Boxing Private Lessons and Classes. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Shreveport?
- 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 Shreveport 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 Shreveport?
- Yes — 3 Shreveport gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 6. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.