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Real self-defense, real Jiu-Jitsu! Zero experience needed!
Why JM Modern Jiu Jitsu?
Founded in 2016 JM Modern Jiu Jitsu is much more than just a BJJ academy. It is a Baton Rouge legacy that has produced 40+ black belts. Considering an average BJJ black belt takes 10 years to achieve, this shows the type of long-term community you can expect in our academy.
What is Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), often called the “Gentle Art,” is a martial art rooted in leverage, technique, and strategy over brute strength. It empowers individuals of all ages and body types to defend themselves effectively - without relying on size or power.
At its core, Jiu-Jitsu is about control, discipline, and personal growth.
Through structured training, students develop not only self-defence skills but also confidence, resilience, and lifelong fitness. It's a journey of mental and physical transformation—on and off the mats.
specializing in kids Jiu Jitsu
not only is jiu jitsu is the absolute best way to stop bullying dead in it’s tracks, but it is also an amazing kids’ sport that develops skills that will give them the confidence and ability to walk tall in an unforgiving world
Kids Jiu Jitsu builds real confidence. Each class gives children challenges to work through, and every new stripe and belt proves that hard work pays off. That confidence goes with them to school and everywhere else.
It's also a great answer to bullying. Kids learn to protect themselves and control a situation without striking, and a confident child is less likely to be targeted in the first place.
On top of that, Jiu Jitsu builds strength, coordination, and endurance through training that feels like play. It teaches focus, discipline, and respect, and helps kids learn to handle wins and losses with good sportsmanship, all while being part of a supportive team.
Real Self Defense
Our self defense program teaches real skills that work when it matters. Built on Gracie Jiu Jitsu and passed down directly from Carlson Gracie, our training shows you how to escape grabs and chokes, stay on your feet, and control an attacker on the ground. We blend in wrestling, Judo, and Sambo so you're ready standing up, in the clinch, and on the ground, and every technique is tested with live training so you know it works. Our classes are tailored specifically for beginners. We teach each technique step by step, build a strong foundation before adding anything new, and keep the pace and intensity right for people just starting out. You'll train with supportive partners in a welcoming environment with no egos. No experience or fitness level is needed, and your first class is free.
