I don't go here regularly but I've dropped by to roll quite a few times since 2006…read more It's exactly what I would expect from a bjj gym in Nola. It's like a pop-up in the back of a gym. There are exposed brick walls and some other characteristics you expect to find in these old buildings. It's next to a bar. The students are all friendly and many of them are interesting characters with crazy patches or mismatched neon color rash guards. One guy had a patch on his gi of Johnny Cash flipping the bird, which is the best possible patch if you ask me. I'm surprised there isn't a bar in the back of the gym or a brass band playing while we spar. Professor Matthias is an excellent teacher. I'd also imagine he'd be a great coach ringside as he is always very good at identifying opportunities for attack when we spar. He's also a really down to earth guy with some good stories. I wish I had the time to do bjj seriously again. It's frustrating to know that your skills are devolving while the bjj game keeps changing and evolving, but I guess that's just what happens when you get old. If I did have the time and inclination I would be proud to be a member here. You should check it out.

I was in New Orleans on vacation and needed to get my No-Gi fix, so I decided to check this gym…read moreout. Being a girl, I have experienced some not so friendly training partners who have a thing about rolling with girls. This was not the case here. Everyone there was super nice, and I was glad to see another girl in the class! The instructor was super technical and thorough. He went over the technique in detail and then gave us plenty of drill time. After technique, he reviewed what he covered before it was time to roll. After a few rounds, he summarized the technique again, which I thought was awesome; repetition really helps new technique stick! What I loved the most was that before he dismissed class, he went around and asked everyone if they had any questions. He answered everyone's questions with patience, and did not rush, although it seemed another class was getting ready to start using the mats. Overall, I had a great time here and I will definitely check them out again whenever I go back and visit.

Mid City MMA is a special place! Highly recommend to any & everyone! The gym offers many classes…read moreand membership includes access to all of them. Great location, great members & amazing coaches! Very clean, professional and effective training. All skill levels are represented at the gym; perfect home for first-timers & MMA veterans. Best place ever!

Muy buenos entrenadores, las mejores vibras siempre en los entrenamientos y gran atención, the best…read moregym. Lo recomiendo 100%

Dropped by the gym while in town and Charlie was so welcoming. Great coaching and the members were…read morefriendly and informative . I felt so comfortable and had some good rolls. Appreciate the warm welcome and definitely coming back when in town again. The gym is nice and clean. I've been to a few gyms and this one is top notch. Thank you for welcoming me and my gf. We had a great time.

10/10 Would and will recommend to anyone passing through NOLA!…read more Not only did they allow my wife and I to drop in, they let our kids who train jump in on the lesson as well! Outstanding representation of a clean and friendly training environment. If we're ever traveling through NOLA again we won't even look anywhere else.

Brand new facility, on airline near both metairie and new orleans. Owner is extremely experienced…read moreand has competed in the most prestige competitions of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Highly recommend!

This place is AWFUL. All the instructor except for Nick make it all about them. They no real idea…read morewhat they are doing. They rather talk about themselves, play the same music so loud you can't hear, and don't focus on technique to prevent injury. I've been to a handful of Title Clubs (Raleigh, Winston Salem, Columbia SC, etc). One instructor (Jordan) even pulled a Don't Touch Me, Bro attitude. When I asked was he serious - he told me to "F#$K OFF!" and get the F#$K OUT" Even said he was going to call the cops, because I accidentally grazed him him my boxing gloves on my way to get water. When I called the general manager to explain his employee, he said he would "talk" to Jordon, but is also admitted that Jordon didn't feel like he did anything wrong. There are SO MANY better places that actually respect their customers. If I could give it a ZERO, I would. Happy Trails - Jordon.

Amazing! All of the staff and instructors are top notch. I always have a great workout that…read morechallenges me.

36 Chambers has changed my life…read more When I first was handed a flyer to 36 Chambers I thought "This seems like an awesome gym but I don't think kickboxing is for me". I've never been particularly coordinated or encouraged in athletic endeavors. I am intimidated by people who are good at sports. The first time I walked into 36 Chambers almost all of my fears fell away. Janet and Meredith, the owners of this newly established kickboxing and kung fu studio in Mid City, were so welcoming and genuine. They understood my apprehensions and shared their experiences from when they began. It felt real. It didn't feel like they just wanted my money or like I had to be a certain way to be there. I have been going to classes and private trainings at 36 Chambers since the beginning of 2019 and I mean it when I say its changed my life. Janet and Meredith are both amazing instructors who take the time to teach. I feel like I've learned so much, I've connected with my body in a new way, and I've made friends with others in the classes. I have gained such a confidence in the past few months. And I can also throw a mean punch!

From the owner: Classes & Personal Training in Kickboxing, Boxing, Kung Fu, Sanda/Sanshou. All Levels Welcome…read more Now offering live online classes & personal training through Zoom.

Courage Combatives is an excellent collaboration of mixed martial arts for self defense. The…read moreinstructors have a wealth of knowledge & truly care about your comfort level with the movements to improve your advancement. Questions are invited & welcomed. This is one of the best programs I have ever been involved with.

From the owner: Courage Combatives is a New Orleans based company that is dedicated to making people stronger,…read moresafer, and more confident in their everyday lives. We aim to provide training that is realistic and relevant, but still enjoyable to our students. Our team consists of Coaches Myron Gaudet & Angel Lia. We provide group & private training to all who understand the critical need for defensive training in today’s rapidly changing world. This includes organizations, families, first responders & individuals. We teach a well rounded system that draws from proven, modern martial arts and tactical training methods. Our material is also compliant with and understanding of the legal and ethical standards of self defense law. To put it simply, we are dedicated to training our students to make good decisions under bad conditions so they can go home safe after a potentially threatening situation. We teach all ages!!

They were great, until they were not. We were very happy at Tiger Rock, until we saw the wizard…read morebehind the curtain. My daughter was injured at a tournament- not unheard of in a contact sport. However, from the franchise to the corporate level, they were clearly less interested in my concerns and more interested in my membership. It took almost 4 months to even get a call back from corporate. It took another month to get a copy of the rules. This was 5+ years into her sparring. Speaking to students at other franchises, many were given written rules with their sparring gear, but that was not the case with our location. Their rules state: TOUCH TO LIGHT CONTACT does not cause pain, injury, penetration, or visible movement of the opponent receiving the technique. Points are achieved with this type of contact. MEDIUM CONTACT is not promoted but can happen accidentally as a result of fast movement while sparring. No points are given for medium contact and up to two points can be awarded to the other competitor. HARD CONTACT is never sanctioned (results in disqualification). They tell competitors that this will be enforced, but they do not unless it is truly blatant. When I spoke the instructor, it was implied that the contact was not excessive, rather her feelings were hurt because she wasn't being as included by the popular girls (which I will say was her choice, but also, hurt feelings don't leave contact marks and bruising). Further, after age 12, competitors are supposed to be separated by gender. My daughter was regularly partnered with males, including males over 16. When I expressed concerns and said that was against the rules, I was told they could not ensure she would not spar males, even adult males, so we made the decision after 6.5 years to leave, literally days before her 4th degree black belt pretest. It is clear that while we thought we were a team working to help students, including my daughter succeed, that thought went one way. If you are a parent who stays right there watching and makes sure you get everything in writing and are not be timid about stopping things you see unsafe, maybe they are ok. When my daughter was hurt (it was relatively minor- split lip, mild whiplash, and possible mild concussion and- again- not uncommon in contact sports) and we felt the opponent who kicked her too hard and in the wrong location was a poor sport, we found out how little our instructor/franchise owner had our back. We also found out how little we knew about what our rights were as a competitor/family. We were not really given the option of her finishing the round. (and while the girl who kicked her got gold, my kiddo got silver and we couldn't be more proud of her). Though we do try to focus on the positive experiences we had, which were many. Unfortunately, the negative ones were about safety, which made them nonnegotiable. We found another school and have been pleased with their responsiveness and attention to safety.

Tiger Rock in Old Metairie offers a great kickboxing class! The instructors are friendly and…read moreknowledgeable and they put on a class that's both challenging and FUN! I look forward to kickboxing every day!

Tonny is an amazing trainer that encourages you and modulates you to do your personal best. He does…read morenot make you feel bad when you can not do the exercises he helps you modify and encourages you to just do your best. I was over 400 pounds and have been working with Tonny for about 5 years. He has helped me lose weight strengthen my body and mind set.

From the owner: AFT is a mix martial arts academy that caters to kids and adults in wrestling, Jiu Jitsu /GI, Luta…read moreLivre/NOGI, cardio MAUMOCO MuayThai

Enjoyed my class here at the Barre Code! I took the noon class with Jen. She was very welcoming and…read moreenthusiastic and gave me a tour around the studio (super spacious!). The workout was exactly what I needed while on vacation as a break from eating! There's plenty of parking available in the plaza and TBC is located right above Snap Fitness. I'm a regular at Barre Code in CA and this just felt like home away from the home studio.

I discovered Barre Code through one of their free classes in Lakeside Mall. I remember being really…read moreimpressed that the studio owner, Kelley, attended and even stayed after to introduce herself to the students. She gave everyone a discount code to try a class free at their studio so I thought I'd give their studio a try. I made an account online and scheduling/ checking out was super easy. They do have a 2hr cancellation policy, after which they will charge you. Price wise, Barre Code is more affordable than its competitors, Barre3 and PureBarre. They have a new member package that is $89 for a month of unlimited classes which I think is superb and you can try a class for free using a discount code. Parking was tough on Harrison and the studio itself is on the second floor so it was a little hard to find. Once inside, the studio was immaculate, clean, and welcoming. The receptionist was very nice and helped me check in. They have spacious bathrooms, a childcare area, lockers, a changing room (which doubles as a mother's room!), and even a nice vanity for freshening up. Towel rental and bottles of water are available for purchase for $1. Kelley was there greeting students and even remembered meeting me. The class itself was great- high energy, challenging, and I'm confident that I will see results. There were around 10 people in my class and my instructor, Marissa, was very down to earth, encouraging, and attentive. There are 3 levels of class difficulty- Barre Code, TBC (total body conditioning), and HIIT. There are also 2 classes on the weekends - HIIT and Barre restore that focus on stretching and recovery.