Casillas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Casillas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu serves the Gonzales, LA community from 426 N Burnside Ave ste. B, offering a focused training environment for families, hobbyists, and dedicated grapplers alike. The academy’s website, http://ascensionparishbjj.com/, gives students a direct path to learn more about the gym and its programs. With classes built around both children and adults, the school creates a training schedule that supports steady progress from the earliest stages of martial arts through more advanced jiu-jitsu development. Its lineup includes Children No-Gi BJJ for ages 4-12, Children Gi BJJ for ages 4-12, Adult Gi BJJ, Adult No-Gi BJJ, Open Mat for adults, and Open Mat for kids, giving students multiple ways to train in a format that suits their goals.

The academy is led by Jason Casillas and Terri Casillas, whose instruction reflects a clear progression from fundamentals to live training. Professor Jason Casillas holds a black belt, while Coach Terri Casillas holds a brown belt, giving the school a strong technical foundation and leadership that can guide both beginners and more experienced practitioners. That combination is especially valuable for families searching for a place where children can build coordination, discipline, and confidence, while adults can sharpen technique in either gi or no-gi settings. The presence of both gi and no-gi options also makes the gym appealing to students who want to develop a more complete grappling game.

Casillas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stands out in the local BJJ community through its balanced approach to martial arts education. It functions not only as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, but also as a martial arts school with space for open mat training that encourages hands-on learning and practical repetition. Kids’ open mat and adult open mat sessions create room for students to review techniques, work with training partners, and build familiarity with the pace of real grappling without the pressure of a formal class structure. That flexibility is a practical advantage for busy families and working adults who need training options that fit different schedules and experience levels.

For newcomers, the academy offers a setting where fundamentals can be learned step by step under experienced instruction. For seasoned grapplers, it provides enough structure and variety to keep training sharp across gi and no-gi formats. With its clear program offerings, dual-instructor leadership, and accessible Gonzales location, Casillas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu delivers a welcoming and disciplined place to train for anyone looking to start or continue their martial arts journey.