SMAA West Monroe

SMAA West Monroe West Monroe SMAA
Jiu Jitsu & self-defense for all ages. Build confidence, discipline & skill in a family-friendly environment. Come train with us!

09/10/2026

🔥 THIS IS BIGGER THAN JIU-JITSU. 🔥

Yeah, we’re teaching takedowns, guard, escapes, control, and submissions…

But we’re also teaching kids how to TRY. FAIL. ADJUST. AND TRY AGAIN.

🥋 They learn that they won’t always get it the first time.
💪 They learn that being uncomfortable is part of getting better.
🧠 They learn to solve problems instead of giving up.
🤝 They learn teamwork, respect, discipline, and accountability.
🔥 And most importantly—they learn that they’re capable of more than they thought.

That’s what we’re building at SMAA West Monroe.

Not just better grapplers.
Stronger, more confident, more resilient kids.

Your child doesn’t have to be athletic.
They don’t have to be “tough.”
They just have to walk through the door and start.

🥋 Kids Jiu-Jitsu | SMAA West Monroe
📍 101 Paula Dr.
🎯 3 FREE CLASSES — come see what we’re about.

BUILD SKILLS. BUILD CONFIDENCE. BUILD PEOPLE.

Yesterday members from all 3 SMAA locations went out and competed GFU . Some won, some lost. But EVERYONE left it all on...
08/24/2026

Yesterday members from all 3 SMAA locations went out and competed GFU . Some won, some lost. But EVERYONE left it all on the mat!

From our WM location; Cutler, Aaron,Kira and Daniel(who floats between WM and HQ,but we still claim him) went out and hit their goals with victories.

Those that didn’t get their hands raised still showed heart and grit by going out and giving it their all!

Congrats to the entire SMAA team! We’re proud of each one of you! Now, it’s back to work! On to next one!

🔥🏆 WHAT. A. DAY. FOR TEAM SMAA. 🏆🔥Yesterday, every SMAA location showed up and represented at the highest level. The med...
08/02/2026

🔥🏆 WHAT. A. DAY. FOR TEAM SMAA. 🏆🔥

Yesterday, every SMAA location showed up and represented at the highest level. The medals were incredible, but the effort, sportsmanship, and heart displayed by our WM athletes were even better.

🥇 Kollens — No Gi Gold, Gi Gold
🥉 Clara — No Gi Bronze

🥉 Jerry — No Gi Bronze
🥈 Aaron — No Gi Silver
🥇 Frannie — No Gi Gold

🥈 Jerry — Gi Silver
🥇 Mike — Gi Gold
🥈 Bryan — Gi Silver
🥇 Avery — Gi Gold

And the team results speak for themselves:

🏆 2nd Place Team – Kids No Gi
🏆 2nd Place Team – Kids Gi
🏆 1st Place Team – Adult No Gi
🏆 1st Place Team – Adult Gi
🏆 1st Place Overall Team

These results don’t happen by accident. They are built through early mornings, late nights, hard rounds, tough training sessions, and a team culture that pushes each other to improve every day.

A special shoutout to Mr. Jerry, who stepped on the mats against competitors nearly 30 years younger and still earned podium finishes in BOTH Gi and No Gi. That is toughness, grit, and determination in its purest form.

We’re incredibly proud of Kollens, Clara, Aaron, Frannie, Jerry, Mike, Beeson, Avery, and everyone who represented SMAA West Monroe. Whether you brought home gold or gained valuable experience, you helped build something special.

Yesterday wasn’t just about winning medals. It was about proving what Team SMAA is all about—hard work, humility, perseverance, and showing up for one another.

🔥 SMAA showed up.
🔥 SMAA showed out.
🔥 SMAA brought home the Overall Team Championship.

On to the next one. 💪🥋🏆

🔥 OPEN MAT TONIGHT • 6PM 🔥No pressure. No ego. Just good rounds, good people, and a room full of teammates helping each ...
07/17/2026

🔥 OPEN MAT TONIGHT • 6PM 🔥

No pressure. No ego. Just good rounds, good people, and a room full of teammates helping each other get better.

Whether you’re sharpening competition skills, learning something new, getting extra mat time, or just looking to be part of a strong martial arts community, this is where you need to be.

🥋 Gi & No Gi-Bring Both
👊 All schools and affiliations welcome
📍 SMAA West Monroe
101 Paula Dr. • West Monroe, LA
🕕 Today at 6PM

Iron sharpens iron. Show up, put in the work, and leave better than you came.

Train Hard. Grow Together. 🔥

🔥 TONIGHT AT SMAA WEST MONROE 🔥The mats are about to level up.We’re honored to have Professor Wayne Knudsen leading Gi c...
07/16/2026

🔥 TONIGHT AT SMAA WEST MONROE 🔥

The mats are about to level up.

We’re honored to have Professor Wayne Knudsen leading Gi class— a world-class black belt competitor, coach, and the founder of SMAA. 🥋🔥

🏆 Multiple Time IBJJF Pans Champion
🏆 IBJJF Brasileiro No-Gi Champion
🏆 Multiple-time IBJJF Open Champion
🏆 Masters World Medalist
🏆 2x ADCC Open Champion
🏆 Decades of experience competing, coaching, and developing champions at every level

This is your chance to learn from the man who built SMAA from the ground up and has tested his Jiu-Jitsu on some of the biggest stages in the sport.

Whether you’re chasing medals, sharpening your game, or simply looking to absorb knowledge from one of the most accomplished instructors in our organization, tonight is a session you don’t want to miss.

⚫️ Gi 🥋
🕡 6:30pm
📍 SMAA West Monroe
🏠 101 Paula Dr.

Champions leave clues. One of the best will be sharing them tonight!

Get on the mat. Train hard. Ask questions. Take advantage of an opportunity that doesn’t come around every day.

See you tonight. 👊🔥

There’s something special about a room full of people choosing to do hard things.Tonight wasn’t about medals, rankings, ...
07/15/2026

There’s something special about a room full of people choosing to do hard things.
Tonight wasn’t about medals, rankings, or who tapped who. It was about showing up after a long day of work. It was about parents making time for themselves. It was about teammates helping teammates get better. It was about growth.
The mats have a way of revealing who you are. They expose your weaknesses, test your patience, challenge your ego, and demand your best effort. But if you keep showing up, they give something back that’s hard to find anywhere else—confidence, resilience, discipline, and a belief in yourself that carries over into every area of life.
Looking around the room tonight, I saw people from different backgrounds, different ages, and different experience levels all moving toward the same goal: becoming better than they were yesterday.
That’s what makes this team special.
No shortcuts. No excuses. Just good people putting in honest work together.
Grateful for every person who stepped on the mats tonight. The future is bright.

🔥 OPEN MAT TONIGHT 🔥No politics.
No egos.
Just good rounds.Whether you’re training for competition, sharpening your game...
07/10/2026

🔥 OPEN MAT TONIGHT 🔥
No politics.
No egos.
Just good rounds.
Whether you’re training for competition, sharpening your game, or just looking to get some work in, the doors are open.
✅ All gyms welcome
✅ All affiliations welcome
✅ Gi or No-Gi
✅ Free to attend
Get quality rounds with a room full of grapplers who love to train.
📍 SMAA West Monroe
101 Paula Dr.
West Monroe, LA
⏰ Tonight at 6:00 PM
Bring your training partners.
Bring your toughest rounds.
Leave better than you came.

07/07/2026

🔥 NO GI TONIGHT 🔥

Most people wait until they’re in shape to start.

The truth? You get in shape by showing up.

👊 Kids No Gi – 5:30 PM
👊 Adults No Gi – 6:30 PM

For Kids:
✅ Build confidence
✅ Develop discipline and focus
✅ Learn how to handle adversity
✅ Improve athleticism and coordination
✅ Learn real self-defense

For Adults:
✅ Get stronger and improve conditioning
✅ Learn practical self-defense
✅ Relieve stress from work and daily life
✅ Build confidence under pressure
✅ Become part of a team that pushes you to improve

Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just exercise. It’s problem solving under pressure. It’s learning to stay calm when things get difficult. It’s developing skills and confidence that carry over into every part of life.

Whether your goal is competition, self-defense, weight loss, stress relief, or simply becoming a tougher version of yourself, the first step is walking through the door.

🎉 We offer 3 FREE trial classes for all new students.

📍 101 Paula Dr. #3, West Monroe, LA
⏰ Kids No Gi – 5:30 PM
⏰ Adults No Gi – 6:30 PM

Stop talking about starting.

Start tonight. 💪

Francesca Keene from SMAA West Monroe and Alyissa St John from ATT Team Lima will be battling it out on August 29th 🔥🎟️T...
06/28/2026

Francesca Keene from SMAA West Monroe and Alyissa St John from ATT Team Lima will be battling it out on August 29th 🔥

🎟️Tickets are live on our website now!

Doors open at 11am and matches start at noon. See you there 🫡

Think you have what it takes to compete in The Den? Fill out an application ASAP and we’ll do our best to find you a match 💪

Can’t make it to the event? Check out our live stream to watch the action 📺

www.groundkarate.com

What a weekend! We had people from all 3 of our locations take to the mats, all around the our great country, and do wha...
06/28/2026

What a weekend! We had people from all 3 of our locations take to the mats, all around the our great country, and do what they do best, leave it all out there and fight with their entire hearts!

From the kids, to teens, to our adults and coaches, this is what it looks like when a team comes together and works towards the same goal!

Remember team, no matter the outcome, when you step onto those competition mats you come out better on the other side! Everything you’ve ever wanted is right outside of that comfort zone! Let’s keep pushing our boundaries and get comfortable being uncomfortable!

None of this is possible without the efforts of our amazing coaching team, the amazing parents that trust us with their little ones and the desire to grow!

Vini. Vidi. Vici.

Address

101 Paula Drive, Suite 3
West Monroe, LA
71291

Telephone

+13185299066

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when SMAA West Monroe posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to SMAA West Monroe:

Shortcuts

Share

Category