Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense "Bayou Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense" in Baton Rouge, LA, and Central, LA, is owned and operated by Profe We also have 3 Judo Black Belts!!!! Jiu Jitsu Para Vida!

Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense has a mission, to provide each individual with the instruction, guidance, and support needed to allow that person to achieve their goals. At Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense we have 5 Jiu Jitsu Black Belts. All are proficient and give exceptional expert instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self-Defense, Judo, Wrestling, and Bully Prevention. Professor Kevin Bellard is c

urrently a 2nd degree Black Belt Under Master Ralph Gracie. Professor Kevin Bellard holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu under 5th Degree Master Ralph Gracie. Master Ralph was taught Jiu Jitsu by his father, and his father Carlos Gracie Jr, who learned Jiu Jitsu and its lifestyle from his father, Grandmaster Carlos Gracie, Sr. Not many Jiu Jitsu practitioners can say that they have such a pure Jiu Jitsu lineage, of which Kevin is very proud. In 2001, Professor Kevin moved from Louisiana to San Francisco, where he lived for 11 years, it was in San Francisco that he discovered BJJ from a friend and soon started training under Professor Sapao at Ocean Beach Barra Brothers Jiu Jitsu. Kevin trained 5-7 days a week for many years under Professor Sapao. He has competed and medaled in IBJJF tournaments all over the United States and Brazil. He is very accomplished as a competitor and instructor who has a passion for teaching and helping others discover this life- changing martial art. Don’t waste one more minute, join today!

Congratulations to our Student of the Week in Baton Rouge. Vincent is 6 years old and his favorite submission is a Choke...
09/03/2026

Congratulations to our Student of the Week in Baton Rouge. Vincent is 6 years old and his favorite submission is a Choke. Keep up the good work! 🙌👏💪

Consistency > Motivation. 💯🥋Some days you feel 100%, and some days you just have to tie your belt and show up anyway. Th...
08/27/2026

Consistency > Motivation. 💯🥋

Some days you feel 100%, and some days you just have to tie your belt and show up anyway. The mat is where you leave the workday stress behind and sharpen your mind.

To our team: What’s one technique you’re focusing on perfecting this week? Drop it below! 👇

To anyone thinking about starting: Your future self will thank you for making time today.

See you on the mats tonight!

Congratulations to our Student of the Week in Baton Rouge. Shane is 10 years old and his favorite submission is the Amer...
08/19/2026

Congratulations to our Student of the Week in Baton Rouge. Shane is 10 years old and his favorite submission is the Americana. Keep up the good work! 🙌🥋👍

Congratulations to our Student of the Week in Baton Rouge. Calvin is 7 years old and his favorite part of class is Fight...
08/14/2026

Congratulations to our Student of the Week in Baton Rouge. Calvin is 7 years old and his favorite part of class is Fight Time. Keep up the good work! 🙌🥋👍

Jiu-Jitsu isn't about brute force; it’s about leverage, timing, and microscopic details. 🧠📐Whether you're executing a si...
08/13/2026

Jiu-Jitsu isn't about brute force; it’s about leverage, timing, and microscopic details. 🧠📐

Whether you're executing a simple escape or a complex sweep, an inch of adjustment can make all the difference between success and reset. That’s why we focus heavily on the why behind every technique we teach.

Come sharpen your mind and your movement on the mats in Baton Rouge this week. 🥋

📍 Message us to set up your free trial class!

Huge shoutout to our competitors who stepped out on the competition mats recently! Win or learn, putting your skills to ...
08/11/2026

Huge shoutout to our competitors who stepped out on the competition mats recently!

Win or learn, putting your skills to the test takes serious courage, dedication, and hours of preparation. We’re proud of the way each of you represented the Bayou Jiu Jitsu family.

Every tournament sharpens the whole team. Drop some fire 🔥 or congratulations in the comments for our competitors!

Congratulations to our Student of the Week in Baton Rouge. Bastian is 11 years old and his favorite submission is the He...
08/05/2026

Congratulations to our Student of the Week in Baton Rouge. Bastian is 11 years old and his favorite submission is the Head and Arm Triangle. Keep up the good work! 🙌🤜💪

08/04/2026

New school year = new routines! 🎒🥋

As schedules fill back up this August, give your child an activity that builds real-world confidence, discipline, and focus off the screens. Our youth programs at Bayou Jiu Jitsu teach self-defense, respect, and perseverance in a safe, fun environment.

Set your kids up for a strong year both inside and outside the classroom.

📍 Baton Rouge, LA
📩 DM us or click the link in bio to book a free trial class!

I really regret going to training today." — Said no one, ever. 🤫🥋Progress isn't made in giant leaps; it’s made in the qu...
08/04/2026

I really regret going to training today." — Said no one, ever. 🤫🥋

Progress isn't made in giant leaps; it’s made in the quiet, consistent choices to show up on the days you'd rather stay on the couch. Every single round on the mats makes you 1% better than you were yesterday.

No excuses. Let's finish the week strong, Bayou family! See you on the mats tonight.

Congratulations to our student of the Week in Baton Rouge. Elise is 11 years old and her favorite part of class is Fight...
07/31/2026

Congratulations to our student of the Week in Baton Rouge. Elise is 11 years old and her favorite part of class is Fight Time. Keep up the good work!

Address

9681 Airline Highway Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA
70815

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30am - 1pm
5pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4:30am - 5:30am
5pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4:30am - 1pm
5pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4:30am - 5:30am
5pm - 8:30pm
Friday 12pm - 2pm
5pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 2pm

Telephone

+12255058500

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