Serving West Monroe, LA
Jiu-Jitsu Near West Monroe, LA, LA
West Monroe is about a 30-minute drive east via I-20 from Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston — BJJ, Judo, MMA, and kickboxing under one roof.
West Monroe, LA
Martial arts near West Monroe
West Monroe sits about half an hour east of Ruston on I-20, and the drive is a familiar one for our kickboxing coach, Hank Hamilton — he's from West Monroe himself. Hank has been kickboxing since 2002 and training jiu-jitsu since 2003, with a 4-1 amateur MMA record. For West Monroe residents willing to make the trip, Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston brings together BJJ, Judo, MMA, and kickboxing under one roof with a coaching staff you won't find closer to home.
What West Monroe residents find in Ruston
The half-hour drive east on I-20 brings you to 2321 S Vienna St in Ruston, where adults can train gi and no-gi BJJ, a dedicated beginner BJJ class, Judo with a 2nd-degree black belt, MMA, and kickboxing with Coach Hank. Kids ages 4-15 have their own age-split classes, plus a homeschool gi class and a kids competition class.
Our women's-only program is taught by female instructors, including a 2022 IBJJF Masters 1 World Champion. So one drive from West Monroe covers striking, grappling, and a real coaching staff — not just a single art.
A hometown coach on the mat
Having a coach from West Monroe on staff is part of what makes the trip feel worth it. Hank Hamilton brings decades of striking experience to our kickboxing classes, which run Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Thursday at 7:30 PM, and Saturday at 10:30 AM.
Pair that with a BJJ black belt and active professional MMA fighter leading the adult program, and you're driving to a room with real depth — a family-safe culture with no negative talk or cursing.
Starting from West Monroe
Your first class is free. Book online or drop in before class; a white or blue gi works for gi classes and athletic wear for no-gi and kickboxing. Private lessons are available.
Call or text (318) 513-3828 and we'll help you pick the right program from West Monroe.
Programs for West Monroe residents
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West Monroe questions, answered
Common questions from West Monroe residents. Call or text us at (318) 513-3828.
Coming from West Monroe?
Your first class is free. Book online or drop in before class.