Ruston, LA · Triad lineage since 1996
Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts Classes in Ruston, LA
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, MMA, and kickboxing under one roof — taught by a black-belt owner who still competes, and an IBJJF World Champion. Family-safe, beginner-friendly, and your first class is free.
Programs
Four martial arts, one academy
Adult Brazilian Jiu-JitsuGi, no-gi, and beginner-friendly adult BJJ.
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Kids Brazilian Jiu-JitsuAge-appropriate BJJ for ages 4-15, plus homeschool and competition.
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JudoAdult and kids Judo from a 2nd-degree black belt, USA Judo certified.
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MMASkills & drills, plus kids MMA (6-12) and adult MMA (13+).
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KickboxingAdult kickboxing with a coach in the game since 2002.
Learn moreWomen's Only BJJGi and no-gi classes taught by female instructors.
Learn moreMeet your head instructor
Josh Lee — black belt, pro fighter, owner
Josh is the owner and head adult instructor at Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston — a BJJ black belt under Daniel O'Brien, a 2nd-degree black belt in Judo and certified USA Judo instructor, and a professional MMA fighter since 2009 who still competes. He's also an SSGT and Equalizer instructor under Triad founder Johnny Lee Smith.
- BJJ black belt under Daniel O'Brien
- 2nd-degree Judo black belt & certified USA Judo instructor
- Professional MMA fighter since 2009
- SSGT & Equalizer instructor under Johnny Lee Smith
Reviews
What our members say
"The people at triad are solid people. We travel from another school and are welcomed with open arms. They build relationships with my boys and teach them as if they are part of the school."
"Incredible instructors Coaches Josh And Makayla really put there all into this place. Very positive atmosphere and is very family safe."
"Absolutely love this place, moved to Ruston just to be closer!"
"My family visited from Texarkana for a kids competition class. Gym was great, very friendly members and staff. Clean, well lit, and very organized."
Schedule
Classes six days a week
Classes Monday through Saturday. Sunday closed.
| Adult Gi BJJ | Mon 12:00 PM, Mon 6:30 PM, Thu 6:30 PM |
| Adult Beginner BJJ | Mon 5:45 PM |
| Adult No-Gi BJJ | Tue 12:00 PM, Tue 6:30 PM, Thu 12:00 PM |
| No-Gi Open Mat | Fri 5:00 PM |
| Little Kids Gi BJJ (4-7) | Mon & Thu 4:45 PM |
| Big Kids Gi BJJ (8-15) | Mon & Thu 5:30 PM |
| Kids No-Gi BJJ | Tue 5:30 PM |
| Adult Kickboxing | Wed 7:00 PM, Thu 7:30 PM, Sat 10:30 AM |
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2321 S Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 513-3828
Classes Monday through Saturday. Sunday closed.
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