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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Baton Rouge, LA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 28 verified gyms

Baton Rouge has 28 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Kickboxing.

Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.

  1. 1. Gracie Barra Baton Rouge

    5.0 / 5 (95 reviews)

    Baton Rouge, LA · (225) 439-5858

    Gracie Barra Baton Rouge is one of Baton Rouge's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Gracie United Baton Rouge

    5.0 / 5 (95 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    14719 Tiger Bend Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 · (225) 439-5858

    Gracie United Baton Rouge offers martial arts in Baton Rouge. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (93 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    9828 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 · +1 225-766-5181

    David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness offers martial arts in Baton Rouge. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. AMP BJJ Baton Rouge: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Family Training Center

    5.0 / 5 (83 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7731 Perkins Rd Suite 130, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 · (225) 242-9242

    AMP BJJ Baton Rouge: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Family Training Center offers martial arts in Baton Rouge. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Red Stick Muay Thai and Kickboxing

    5.0 / 5 (52 reviews)

    8821 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 · (225) 715-2645

    Red Stick Muay Thai and Kickboxing is one of Baton Rouge's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. NexGen Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (46 reviews)

    Karate

    7353 Suite A Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 · (225) 766-7279

    NexGen Martial Arts offers karate in Baton Rouge. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Gracie United Jiu-Jitsu | South Baton Rouge

    5.0 / 5 (32 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    8841 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 · (225) 439-5858

    Gracie United Jiu-Jitsu | South Baton Rouge offers martial arts in Baton Rouge. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Russell Jones Kickboxing

    5.0 / 5 (30 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    12245 Jefferson Hwy # C, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 · (225) 907-6420

    Russell Jones Kickboxing offers martial arts in Baton Rouge. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Baton Rouge Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (20 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    11062 Cloverland Ave STE F, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 · (225) 360-9424

    Baton Rouge Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Baton Rouge. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Zhuang’s Tai Chi & Kung Fu Academy

    5.0 / 5 (13 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4846 Revere Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 · (225) 936-7469

    Zhuang’s Tai Chi & Kung Fu Academy offers martial arts in Baton Rouge. See full details and request a trial class.

How we ranked these gyms

This list is built from publicly available rating data plus our verified gym directory. We rank by average star rating, then tie-break by review count to favor gyms with a larger, more consistent feedback sample. We don't accept payment for placement.

How to choose a gym in Baton Rouge

  • Take the free trial. Almost every gym offers a free first class — use it to feel the room.
  • Watch a class first. See how coaches treat beginners and how upper belts roll with newer students.
  • Ask about contracts. Month-to-month is more flexible; annual saves $20–$40 a month.
  • Match the discipline to your goal. See our which martial art guide if you're undecided.

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