MMA Gyms in LA
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Top Rated MMA Gyms
Gladiators Academy of Youngsville
Youngsville, LA
Gladiators Academy of Youngsville delivers structured martial arts education, combat sports training, and practical self-defense instruction at 930 Fortune Rd STE A in Youngsville, Louisiana. Serving students and families from Youngsville, Broussard, Lafayette, Milton, New Iberia, and Abbeville, the academy provides an encouraging community where practitioners develop physical agility, mental focus, and martial discipline. The academy's coaching team is comprised of highly skilled martial arts instructors who maintain a patient, professional teaching approach. Coaches work closely with students of all ages, breaking down grappling mechanics, positional control, and defensive concepts into clear, progressive steps. The instructional staff emphasizes mutual respect and steady consistency, helping recreational practitioners build confidence while developing well-rounded grapplers. Coursework features Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Adult Mixed Martial Arts, alongside youth development programs spanning preschool BJJ, kids martial arts, youth wrestling, and teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy also hosts seasonal summer camps and community events. Prospective adult students can evaluate the academy through a promotional introductory special offering three BJJ classes.
Cajun Combat Martial Arts
Metairie, LA
Cajun Combat Martial Arts is located at 7070 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003, situated at the intersection of Airline Drive and Little Farms Avenue. Following its opening in 2022, the facility provides martial arts training for participants from Metairie as well as New Orleans, Kenner, River Ridge, and Harahan. The gym features Chance Braud, who serves as Owner and Head Instructor. Braud began training in 2012, persevered to become the youngest Black Belt in Louisiana history, and won a 2019 National Title in addition to competing in multiple big tournaments. Instructional courses include Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu lessons held Monday through Friday. Scheduled operating hours run from 4:45 to 8:30pm Monday through Thursday and 5:00 to 8:00pm on Friday. Prospective martial artists can test classes through a one-week trial.
Headkicks Martial Arts & Fitness
Lafayette, LA
Headkicks Martial Arts & Fitness delivers combat sports education and physical training at 6716 Johnston St in Lafayette, Louisiana. Proudly serving the Lafayette area since 2016, the academy extends training opportunities to surrounding communities across Scott, Maurice, Youngsville, and Abbeville. Training emphasizes functional athleticism, practical self-defense techniques, confidence, and mutual student support in a focused gym environment. Instruction is provided by an experienced coaching staff that includes Coach Ethan Wood, Coach Abe Williams, Coach Justin Reaux, Coach Kris Kinzer, Coach Gabe Reed, and Coach Aaron Phillips. Coach Aaron, a lifelong Lafayette resident, competed on the wrestling team at Lafayette High and on the judo squad at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The coaching roster emphasizes proper technique, safety fundamentals, and systematic skill progression across all age brackets. Curriculums accommodate diverse athletic goals through specialized programs for children and adults. Coursework features Preschool Martial Arts, Kids Martial Arts, Teen Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, and Fitness Kickboxing, alongside homeschool programs and summer martial arts camps.
SMAA/Soul Fighters SBC, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Bossier City, LA
SMAA/Soul Fighters SBC, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu operates at 1156 Airline Dr. in Bossier City, Louisiana. As an affiliate of the Soul Fighters Association, the academy delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, youth martial arts instruction, and self-defense education for practitioners across the Bossier City and Shreveport communities. Training at the academy guides practitioners through fundamental ground control, guard transitions, positional dominance, and submission mechanics. Instructors emphasize disciplined practice, partner safety, and progressive technical improvement. Classes incorporate structured demonstrations, positional drilling repetitions, and supervised live rolling sessions conducted across both gi and no-gi formats. The academy provides structured coursework tailored for different age groups and skill levels. Program options include Kids Jiu Jitsu for ages 6 to 9, Youth Jiu Jitsu for ages 10 to 12, and Adult Jiu Jitsu for ages 13 and older. Students develop martial discipline, physical endurance, and functional grappling skills within a supportive team atmosphere.
Alamut Combative Arts
New Orleans, LA
Alamut Combative Arts operates at 5608 Citrus Blvd Suite H in Elmwood, LA 70123. The facility provides martial arts instruction within the New Orleans area. Training is directed by Master Instructor Scott Hughes. The instructional roster also includes Instructor Hazel Hughes and Assistant Instructor Trevor Thomas, who conduct private lessons and group sessions across the weekly schedule. Curriculum elements draw from Filipino martial arts, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do. Class programs include Alamut Systems, Filipino "Dirty Boxing" LVL 1, and Integrated Street Combatives, featuring a Saturday 12:30-2:00PM session for members. The academy also offers Private Instruction, Women's Self-Defense Class, Firearms Simulator Training, and Corporate Training Events. New students can schedule an introductory private lesson priced at .
Mid City MMA
New Orleans, LA
Mid City MMA provides martial arts training at 4910 Banks Street in New Orleans, LA 70119. General administrative support is coordinated by Sarah Smith as Operations Manager. Leadership is directed by Shawn Gayton, who serves as Owner & Head Coach. The coaching staff features instructors across multiple disciplines, including Sheridan Moran, Thanh Le, Kodi Roberts, Brandon Corley, and Vinh Le. Instruction is also supported by Jamie Prescod and Justin Robinson. Class schedules accommodate adult and youth students through GI JIU JITSU, MMA PRACTICE, striking sessions, and WRESTLING OPEN MAT / DRILLING. Youth programming includes KIDS JIU JITSU for ages 5-13. Training times run throughout the week, providing class options across morning, afternoon, and evening hours.
Lafayette Strong Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts
Lafayette, LA
MMA and No-Gi shape the focus at Lafayette Strong Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts in Lafayette, Louisiana. This USA-based martial-arts record is categorized under MMA, a broad mixed-rules discipline that brings together multiple fighting ranges, and No-Gi, a grappling format without the traditional uniform. That combination gives the gym a clear identity for people comparing striking-and-grappling-oriented martial arts with a more focused grappling setting. The listed $$ price-range symbol places it in the supplied relative pricing category. Its Lafayette location provides the geographic context for this Louisiana entry. Lafayette Strong Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts is defined here by its MMA and No-Gi training focus, with both labels carrying equal weight in how the record is presented.
Bossier Jiu-Jitsu: Louisiana Black Belt Academy
Bossier City, LA
Bossier Jiu-Jitsu: Louisiana Black Belt Academy provides martial arts education and combat athletics instruction at 4345 Marlena St in Bossier City, Louisiana. Established in 2012, the training center delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and fitness programs for children, adolescents, and adult practitioners across Bossier City and neighboring communities. The academy is owned and directed by lead instructor Mike Braswell, a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt under third-degree black belt Professor Allen Hopkins. The coaching staff also features black belt instructor Jon Mulkey, who earned his black belt under Mike Braswell and master Pedro Sauer, brown belt instructor Jeannie Carter, and youth coaches Johnny Garner and Afton Garner. Course offerings encompass adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, high-energy Fitness Kickboxing, and structured youth martial arts classes including Lil Champs Kids BJJ, Kids Muay Thai, Kids White Belt, Kids Advanced, and Kids No-Gi instruction.
Victory MMA
Lacombe, LA
MMA and No-Gi form the stated training-focus combination for Victory MMA, linking a broad mixed-martial-arts label with a grappling designation. MMA is a wide martial-arts category, while No-Gi identifies grappling without the Gi label, making the supplied pairing distinct from records focused only on Boxing, Striking, or Muay Thai. Someone beginning to compare discipline terms can use these labels to recognize the difference between a broad mixed category and a specific grappling context. A competitor can also read the pairing as an exact focus description while avoiding assumptions about techniques, formats, preparation, or results. Victory MMA is listed in Lacombe, Louisiana, USA, and its supplied relative price category is $$. Taken together, the name, Lacombe location, MMA and No-Gi labels, and $$ symbol give this record a concise martial-arts identity based only on the provided details.
Louisiana Judo. Louisiana Muay Thai
Broussard, LA
Louisiana Judo. Louisiana Muay Thai operates at 222 Burgess Dr. in Broussard, Louisiana. The training facility delivers specialized instruction in traditional Japanese judo and Muay Thai striking for adults, teens, and youth practitioners. The gym is owned and directed by head coach Matt Davis, who oversees the overarching grappling and martial arts curriculum. The instructional team features head Muay Thai coach Russ Abbott, who leads stand-up striking programs, alongside judo instructor Syd Walpole and coach Elle Abbott, who instructs in both judo and the Tiny Kickers youth program. Together, the coaches emphasize throwing mechanics, physical discipline, and personalized athletic development for all participants. Classes are organized by age and discipline, including Tiny Kickers for early learners, youth and adult judo sessions covering throws and pins, and youth and adult Muay Thai focusing on pad work and clinch techniques. The school provides a structured setting for both hobbyists and competitive athletes. Interested students can schedule a free introductory session through the gym website.
NOLA MMA
New Orleans, LA
NOLA MMA conducts mixed martial arts training at 401 North Galvez St. in New Orleans, LA 70119. The facility provides combat sports instruction for practitioners across the New Orleans community. Leadership is guided by Ray Lopez, who serves as Head Instructor and co-owner of Nola MMA. The instructional team also features Ryan O’Toole, who serves as Assistant Coach and co-owner. Additional coaching staff members include Anthony Woods, Duke Sensley, and Jaden Forte. Training programs incorporate Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, and Wrestling alongside Combat BJJ and scheduled Open Mat from 12pm-2pm! sessions. Enrollment choices include the NOLA MMA+ Membership at .00 every month, alongside visitor options including a .00 single class pass, a .00 day pass, and a .00 week pass.
Pinnacle Martial Arts Academy
Monroe, LA
Pinnacle Martial Arts Academy provides combat sports instruction and self-defense training at 2901 Desoto Street in Monroe, Louisiana. Affiliated with Grappling Fight Team, Wall to Wall, AAU Judo, and the Freestyle Judo Association, the gym offers programs for youth, teenagers, and adult grapplers across north Louisiana. Owner and lead instructor Joseph Wells initiated his martial arts training at age seven, earning a black belt in Ishin Ryu Karate before studying Tae Kwon Do, kickboxing, boxing, and freestyle wrestling. Wells commenced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2005, obtaining a brown belt through the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association and Mossey Martial Arts Academy. As an active competitor, Wells has earned tournament medals at NAGA, the Pan American Championships, and the American Grappling Federation, while coaching students to podium finishes. Instructional programs include adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Youth No Gi Jiu-Jitsu, kid and teen martial arts, freestyle wrestling, and kickboxing.