Next Generation Martial Arts in Thibodaux
Proudly Recognized for Excellence in Martial Arts in Thibodaux
Next Generation Martial Arts is honored to receive the Business Rate Award for 2025, recognizing our academy for outstanding service, student experience, and community trust here in Thibodaux.
This recognition reflects our commitment to structured training, long-term development, and a safe, welcoming environment for kids, teens, and adults.
Thank you to our families, students, and community for being part of this journey.
Martial Arts in Thibodaux That Grow With You
At Next Generation Martial Arts, we don’t offer disconnected programs.
We offer a complete martial arts system in Thibodaux designed to guide students from their earliest developmental years all the way into adulthood.
Every program builds on the one before it — not restarting, not replacing — but refining skills, confidence, discipline, and decision-making as students grow physically and mentally. Whether a child starts at four years old or an adult steps on the mat for the first time, the path is clear, structured, and built for long-term success.
Pre-K Martial Arts in Thibodaux (Ages 4–5)
Our Pre-K martial arts in Thibodaux program is where the journey begins. At this age, the focus isn’t on techniques — it’s on building coachable kids.
Students learn how to listen, follow instruction, move their bodies with control, and stay calm during physical contact. Classes use simple command drills, basic self-defense movements, and structured games that improve balance, coordination, and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
Safety is introduced in an age-appropriate way through grip breaks, headlock defense, and protecting the head — always cooperative, controlled, and confidence-building. These classes create the foundation that allows children to smoothly transition into more structured training as they grow.
Youth Martial Arts in Thibodaux (Ages 6–9)
Our Youth martial arts in Thibodaux program introduces structured grappling and self-defense while reinforcing safety, awareness, and emotional control.
Students learn that real self-defense starts with staying conscious — defending strikes, protecting the neck, creating space, and disengaging when possible. When escape isn’t an option, they are taught how to safely close distance, establish control, and stabilize situations.
Rather than rushing into sport-only techniques, this program emphasizes awareness before engagement, safety before submission, and control before complexity. The result is confident, coachable kids who understand how to protect themselves and make smart decisions under pressure.
Pre-Teen Martial Arts (Ages 10–12)
Our Pre-Teen martial arts program bridges the gap between youth training and adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is a continuation of development — not a reset.
At this stage, students refine their self-defense skills, improve decision-making under pressure, and begin learning more advanced positional control and submissions. Training includes realistic scenarios such as two-on-one situations, confined spaces, and awareness of improvised weapons — all while maintaining safety as the top priority.
Classes adopt a more advanced structure with positional problem-solving, controlled rolling, and systems-based learning, preparing students physically and mentally for long-term training and eventual integration into adult classes.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Thibodaux (Adults)
Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Thibodaux program is built for long-term growth, not quick fixes.
Classes follow a structured curriculum designed to help students improve consistently through repetition, understanding, and mat time. Concepts introduced early are reinforced throughout the month, allowing skills to develop naturally instead of being rushed.
As students build a strong foundation, progress shifts toward continuous improvement — refining technique, timing, and awareness. Over time, each student develops a personal style that reflects their body, mindset, and goals, whether those include self-defense, competition, fitness, or stress relief.
Martial Arts Insights from Thibodaux
Training insights, philosophy, and real-world lessons from years of teaching martial arts in Thibodaux — covering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, youth development, and long-term growth.
Next Generation Martial Arts in Thibodaux
Martial Arts in Thibodaux That Grow With You
At Next Generation Martial Arts, we don’t offer disconnected programs.
We offer a complete martial arts system in Thibodaux designed to guide students from their earliest developmental years all the way into adulthood.
Every program builds on the one before it — not restarting, not replacing — but refining skills, confidence, discipline, and decision-making as students grow physically and mentally. Whether a child starts at four years old or an adult steps on the mat for the first time, the path is clear, structured, and built for long-term success.
Pre-K (Ages 4-5)
Our Pre-K martial arts in Thibodaux program is where the journey begins. At this age, the focus isn’t on techniques — it’s on building coachable kids.
Students learn how to listen, follow instruction, move their bodies with control, and stay calm during physical contact. Classes use simple command drills, basic self-defense movements, and structured games that improve balance, coordination, and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
Safety is introduced in an age-appropriate way through grip breaks, headlock defense, and protecting the head — always cooperative, controlled, and confidence-building. These classes create the foundation that allows children to smoothly transition into more structured training as they grow.
Youth (Ages 6-9)
Our Youth martial arts in Thibodaux program introduces structured grappling and self-defense while reinforcing safety, awareness, and emotional control.
Students learn that real self-defense starts with staying conscious — defending strikes, protecting the neck, creating space, and disengaging when possible. When escape isn’t an option, they are taught how to safely close distance, establish control, and stabilize situations.
Rather than rushing into sport-only techniques, this program emphasizes awareness before engagement, safety before submission, and control before complexity. The result is confident, coachable kids who understand how to protect themselves and make smart decisions under pressure.
Pre-Teen (Ages 10-12)
Our Pre-Teen martial arts program bridges the gap between youth training and adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is a continuation of development — not a reset.
At this stage, students refine their self-defense skills, improve decision-making under pressure, and begin learning more advanced positional control and submissions. Training includes realistic scenarios such as two-on-one situations, confined spaces, and awareness of improvised weapons — all while maintaining safety as the top priority.
Classes adopt a more advanced structure with positional problem-solving, controlled rolling, and systems-based learning, preparing students physically and mentally for long-term training and eventual integration into adult classes.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Adults
Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Thibodaux program is built for long-term growth, not quick fixes.
Classes follow a structured curriculum designed to help students improve consistently through repetition, understanding, and mat time. Concepts introduced early are reinforced throughout the month, allowing skills to develop naturally instead of being rushed.
As students build a strong foundation, progress shifts toward continuous improvement — refining technique, timing, and awareness. Over time, each student develops a personal style that reflects their body, mindset, and goals, whether those include self-defense, competition, fitness, or stress relief.
Empowering Veterans Through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Next Generation Martial Arts is a proud partner of the We Defy Foundation, supporting military veterans through the transformative power of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As Thibodaux’s premier martial arts academy, we are committed to helping veterans regain strength, confidence, and resilience on and off the mats. Join us in empowering those who have served by training in a supportive and disciplined environment.