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About Us
At Gracie United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kenner & Metairie, our Jiu Jitsu classes focus on fundamentals over flashiness. We stay humble and break down grappling techniques in order to be strong martial artists through consistent learning. This consistency is the core of being a powerful athlete and a disciplined individual. Our students leave our academy well-equipped for social and academic environments due to our methods. Jiu Jitsu training goes beyond strength – unlike other activities, it crafts individuals who are resilient and pros at problem solving. One of the most important benefits of Jiu Jitsu is being able to manage your stress in a variety of situations. We train Jiu Jitsu to be a part of a strong community while strengthening ourselves as individuals in the process. Come learn more about us in person!
Here at Gracie United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kenner & Metairie our staff is the secret to our student success. We are proud to have a team of highly experienced and dedicated instructors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping our students grow. Each instructor has a rich background in the Jiu Jitsu industry and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!
In addition to their technical expertise, our instructors are also excellent teachers who know how to create a supportive and challenging learning environment. We understand that every student is unique and tailor their approach to meet the needs of each individual.
Our instructors also prioritize safety, ensuring that all students learn and practice techniques in a safe and controlled manner. We are committed to helping our students build strong foundations in Jiu-Jitsu, and are always available to answer questions and provide feedback.
Testimonials
Love this gym so much. I came in at 255 now. I'm walking around at 170 and couldn’t be more grateful to this gym. I love everything and everyone in there would definitely recommend it if you're looking to lose weight or just have a good workout with some pretty cool people. I've been here for 2 years.
The challenge was great. Coach Mark supplied you with everything you needed to reach whichever goal you decided on. The diet and grocery shopping cheat sheet he gives you is great, and I really enjoyed the camaraderie of everyone in the gym as well. All the coaches and fellow members were very humble and understanding of a beginner's knowledge while being eager to teach. Highly recommend for any level interested in joining this gym because the coaches and professors are great teachers. Hell of a workout too.
I came across the Gracie United Metairie fitness challenge advertisement on Instagram eight weeks ago. At the time, aged 54 and weighing 227 lbs, I was feeling the need to do something about my weight. Having lumbar and cervical spine issues not fully resolved with multiple physical therapy sessions, I was also seeking some activity to increase my mobility. The BJJ fitness challenge offered by Gracie United seemed to meet my requirements, i.e., a promise of intense workouts, a diet plan, accountability, and an activity for which I had an interest — a martial art. The six week program did not let me down. It far exceeded my expectations. Not only did I lose my goal weight (20lbs), my neck and lower back pain got better with my increased mobility. Moreover, the coaching staff are fantastic! And, the other students are amazing. I was most surprised by how nice, considerate, respectful, and helpful everyone is. Not because I doubt humanity’s capacity for such virtues, but because having participated in several other martial arts schools where there existed an underlying competitive vibe, the Gracie United team is welcoming, supportive and just plain fun and friendly. I can’t recommend them strongly enough!
Amazing experience with all the coaches and other students, everyone was super friendly and genuinely cared about your progression.
Very warm and friendly environment. Was treated with great respect from everyone as soon as I stepped through the door. Belt ranking didn’t matter, everyone treated each other equally from the white belts all the way to the black belts. Within 6 weeks I saw huge progress mentally and physically dropping 12 pounds and 7.6% body fat. Definitely recommend if you're looking to get in better mental and physical shape, 10/10 experience.