BJJ Near Me in Thibodaux – Train with Local Black Belts
Train close to home with trusted instructors who care about your growth — whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grappler.
You're Searching "BJJ Near Me"? Here's Why You're in the Right Spot
If you searched “BJJ near me” or “Jiu Jitsu in Thibodaux,” you’re not alone — and you landed in the right place. At Next Generation Martial Arts, we’ve been helping kids, adults, and complete beginners build real skill and confidence since 2016, right here in the heart of Thibodaux. We’re not a chain gym or a franchise. We’re a locally owned academy run by experienced black belts who know what it’s like to start from scratch and grow through the journey. Whether you’re training for self-defense, fitness, or just to challenge yourself — this is your home for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Thibodaux.
What Makes Our Academy Different
🥋 Local Black Belt Leadership
All of our instructors are proud Thibodaux residents — committed to teaching and building up the community they live in.
📅 Structured Classes for Every Level
We guide beginners step by step so you never feel lost — while challenging experienced students to grow.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Training Environment
From kids to parents, everyone trains together with respect, encouragement, and teamwork.
🧠 Problem-Solving Approach to Jiu Jitsu
We don’t just teach moves — we help you understand the “why” behind the technique.
🛡️ Self-Defense and Sport Jiu Jitsu
You’ll learn both practical self-defense and how to apply your skills in live sparring or competition.
📍 Based in Thibodaux, Louisiana
We’re proud to be the academy locals trust when searching “BJJ near me.”
The Local Black Belts Who Guide Your Jiu Jitsu Journey
Logan Authement
Logan is a homegrown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine. Learn more about Logan here or read about how his background helps students train smarter.
Shane Thibodaux
Shane is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and black belt who helped shape the academy’s foundation. Meet Shane here or see how his life experience guides our team.
👣 New to Jiu Jitsu? Click here to see how we help beginners build confidence from day one.
What You'll Learn in Our Program
🟢 Module 1: Escapes & Defensive Foundations
✅ Get out of tough spots like mount and side control
✅ Stay calm under pressure and rebuild your base
🟢 Module 2: Controlling Dominant Position & Attacks
✅ Hold top positions with pressure and control
✅ Set up submissions from side control and mount
🟢 Module 3: Back Control Transitions & Submissions
✅ Escape bad positions like back control or turtle
✅ Learn high-percentage finishes like chokes and armlocks
🔵 Module 4: Closed Guard & Sweeps
✅ Use the closed guard to control and off-balance opponents
✅ Hit effective sweeps to reverse the fight
🔵 Module 5: Open Guard & Guard Passing
✅ Play open guards like Butterfly and Spider
✅ Pass your partner’s guard with clear strategies
🔵 Module 6: Half Guard Attacks & Counters
✅ Dominate from top and bottom half guard
✅ Use advanced control and sweeps to take the advantage