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Shreveport BJJ

Shreveport, Louisiana

Google: 5.0 (42 reviews)

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About Shreveport BJJ

Archimedes Jiu-Jitsu (Shreveport BJJ) offers a safe, healthy environment to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a curriculum spanning sport, MMA application, and street self-defense. Features a strong Carlson Gracie lineage and a focus on resilience, confidence, and camaraderie.

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Archimedes Shreveport Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers a safe, healthy, and clean environment to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a curriculum focused on sport, MMA application, and practical self-defense, led by instructor Christopher Velez (black belt).

Class Hours

Friday: Closed
Monday: 6 am–9 pm
Saturday: 6 am–12 pm
Sunday: Closed
Thursday: 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday: 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday: 6 am–9 pm

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5.0

42 Google reviews

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Programs & Highlights

Programs & Classes

Gi BJJ
No-Gi BJJ
Self-Defense
Kids BJJ

Instructors & Team

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Key Features

Carlson Gracie lineage
Shreveport-based BJJ with focus on resilience, discipline, and community
Gi and No-Gi competition
Self-defense for everyday and professional use

Ideal For

General public
Kids (7+)
Women seeking self-defense
Law enforcement, police, paramedics
Military and veterans

Instructors

Instructor Spotlight

Christopher Velez, a black belt, leads Shreveport BJJ with a curriculum that moves from fundamentals to sport, MMA application, and self-defense. You can expect coaching that supports beginners and experienced grapplers alike, with instruction shaped by Carlson Gracie lineage and a focus on resilience, confidence, and camaraderie. Through Gi BJJ, No-Gi BJJ, Self-Defense, and Kids BJJ, you’ll learn in a safe, healthy, and clean environment built for steady progress.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What BJJ classes does Shreveport BJJ offer?

Shreveport BJJ offers Gi BJJ, No-Gi BJJ, Self-Defense, and Kids BJJ. The curriculum also supports Gi and No-Gi competition, along with practical self-defense for everyday and professional use. Training takes place at 1618 Marshall St suite b in Shreveport, LA.

Is Shreveport BJJ good for beginners?

Yes, Shreveport BJJ is built around a safe, healthy environment that works well for new students. Its curriculum covers sport jiu-jitsu, MMA application, and street self-defense, so beginners can start with fundamentals and grow into more advanced training with clear structure.

Where is Shreveport BJJ in Shreveport, LA?

Shreveport BJJ is at 1618 Marshall St suite b in Shreveport, LA. The academy’s website is http://www.archimedesjj.com/, and it trains students in a clean, practical environment focused on resilience, discipline, and community.

Does Shreveport BJJ teach kids' BJJ?

Absolutely, Kids BJJ is one of the academy’s core programs. Families can enroll children in a training environment shaped by Carlson Gracie lineage, while the broader schedule also includes Gi BJJ, No-Gi BJJ, and Self-Defense.

Who teaches at Shreveport BJJ?

Christopher Velez, a black belt, leads instruction at Shreveport BJJ. The academy also lists staff involvement, and the coaching approach centers on practical self-defense, sport jiu-jitsu, and MMA application inside a safe, clean training space.