11 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 469 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.
Top 6 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in New Orleans (2026)
Mid City MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in New Orleans 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (83 reviews) · Members only · 4910 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
NOLA BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in New Orleans 2026 · JJA Score 53 · 4.9/5 (87 reviews) · Members only · 4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, 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
New Orleans Shaolin — Top 10 BJJ Gym in New Orleans 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 5.0/5 (41 reviews) · Members only · 3921 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
XS Martial Arts Dojo - NOLA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in New Orleans 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 4.8/5 (53 reviews) · Members only · 8180 Earhart Blvd Ste B, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
All 11 New Orleans BJJ gyms, ranked
NOLA BJJ Westbank · 4.9/5 (34 reviews) · Members only · 2901 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114, USA
NOLA MMA · 5.0/5 (28 reviews) · Members only · 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
Hayashi Judo School · 5.0/5 (2 reviews) · Members only · 4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
New Orleans jiu-jitsu gyms, by the numbers
New Orleans has 11 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 469 total ratings across 11 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: NOLA BJJ (87 Google reviews).
How we rank New Orleans gyms — the JJA Score
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, Mid City MMA ranks #1 in New Orleans for 2026 (5.0 stars across 83 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?
11 gyms listed.
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?