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NOLA BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in New Orleans, Louisiana
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nolabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (504) 285-4366
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Spanning all levels, everyone was welcoming, friendly and fun to roll with.”
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“We were visiting New Orleans from Panama City for my boyfriend’s birthday, and training at New Orleans Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was easily his favorite part of the whole trip.”
What members say
“Good rolls and great instruction by Marshall.”
“Professors Matthias, Caroline, and Marshall ran exceptional classes and extremely welcoming during my visit.”
“The gym had that friendly NOLA vibe, everyone was super nice, had no problem getting rolls in with a variety of people and had some good conversations.”
“It was such a great opportunity to roll with new people, learn new techniques, and experience such a positive training environment.”
“There's a good group of people that come, and it is a tournament/competition minded group.”
“The gym is clean and I witnessed a mats being tended to.”
From the reviews
I had a great time escaping conference life and doing a drop-in at NOLA BJJ. Their main facility off Magazine St is located in an old fire station with awesome brick walls and lots of character. Professors Matthias, Caroline, and Marshall ran exceptional classes and extremely welcoming during my visit.
Wonderful establishment. The gym culture is great, and very welcoming to beginners. Matthias was a great teacher and patient with my friend and I who are very new to BJJ. I'll be certain to stop by again next time I'm in town. Would certainly choose this place as my regular gym if I lived in the city.
Trained here tonight while I was in town for a conference. Attended Marshall's fundamental and adv class and it was a great two classes back to back. Everyone was friendly and people take care of their partners while drilling and rolling. Definitely would recommend dropping in!
We were visiting New Orleans from Panama City for my boyfriend’s birthday, and training at New Orleans Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was easily his favorite part of the whole trip. Everyone was incredibly warm, welcoming, and friendly, and the instruction was outstanding.
New to muay thai? Start at NOLA BJJ
NOLA BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at NOLA BJJ
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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