20 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in New Orleans right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 607 ratings). The Top 6 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
NOLA BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in New Orleans 2026 · JJA Score 77 · 4.9/5 (87 reviews) · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
New Orleans Shaolin — Top 10 BJJ Gym in New Orleans 2026 · JJA Score 74 · 5.0/5 (41 reviews) · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 3921 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
XS Martial Arts Dojo - NOLA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in New Orleans 2026 · JJA Score 62 · 4.8/5 (53 reviews) · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 8180 Earhart Blvd Ste B, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
Mid City MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in New Orleans 2026 · JJA Score 59 · 5.0/5 (83 reviews) · Members only · Free trial · 4910 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Church's Karate Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in New Orleans 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 4.9/5 (50 reviews) · Members only · 4716 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA
Temple Gym NOLA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in New Orleans 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 4.9/5 (49 reviews) · Members only · 4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
All 20 New Orleans BJJ gyms, ranked
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Braunfels · 5.0/5 (25 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 167a S I-35 South Frontage Rd
Gracie United - Team Jucāo Chalmette · 5.0/5 (8 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1720 E Judge Perez Dr
NOLA MMA · 5.0/5 (28 reviews) · Open mat · Competition team · 401 N Galvez St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Shaolin Institute · 4.5/5 (26 reviews) · Members only · 624 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Gracie United Slidell · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2020 W Gause Blvd #107
Hayashi Judo School · 5.0/5 (2 reviews) · Members only · 4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Kids jiu-jitsu gyms in New Orleans, LA
Kids jiu-jitsu in New Orleans, LA: 10 academies teach children's BJJ, including 3 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 4 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most New Orleans gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in New Orleans?
3 New Orleans gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most New Orleans academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's BJJ classes in New Orleans, LA
Women's jiu-jitsu in New Orleans, LA: 6 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
Are there women's-only BJJ classes in New Orleans?
6 New Orleans gyms list a women's program. Some are women's-only sessions, others are women's-focused within the regular schedule. Call ahead to confirm the format and times.
BJJ for beginners in New Orleans, LA
BJJ for beginners in New Orleans, LA: 11 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
11 New Orleans gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
No-gi BJJ classes in New Orleans, LA
No-gi BJJ in New Orleans, LA: 5 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
New Orleans has 20 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 17 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 607 total ratings across 19 reviewed academies. 4 gyms run a public open mat; 16 are members-only. Most reviewed: NOLA BJJ (87 Google reviews).
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Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, NOLA BJJ ranks #1 in New Orleans for 2026 (4.9 stars across 87 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in New Orleans?
Most New Orleans BJJ gyms don't publish pricing. Industry standard runs $150-$250 a month for unlimited training, $20-$40 for drop-ins. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in New Orleans, LA?
20 gyms listed. 17 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in New Orleans?
Yes. Most New Orleans BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in New Orleans?
Most New Orleans BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in New Orleans?
Yes. Most New Orleans BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in New Orleans?