NOLABJJ-Metairie

Specialties

NOLABJJ is the première Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu academy in the greater New Orleans area. Whether your goal is to compete, get in shape, learn self-​defense, or just enjoy a martial art, NOLABJJ will get you there.

History

Established in 2012.

NOLABJJ was founded in 2000. It was the first Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu school established in the Greater New Orleans area. Since then, it has become one of the top academies in the South, accumulating a strong core of grapplers at all levels with over 90 belted students. NOLABJJ is headed by black belts Matthias Meister and Marco Macera with the generous help of black belt «Doc» Eddie Lirette. All three are third generation black belts under Professor Rafael Ellwanger, promoted through Carlos Gracie Jr. In 2012, The NOLABJJ academy had grown so large that expansion began necessary. Thus, NOLABJJ-​Metairie was born!

Meet the Business Owner

Collin M.

Business Owner

Collin is Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu brown belt under Rafael Ellwanger. He began his Jiu-​Jitsu journey in 2003. Since then, he has been victorious in numerous grappling tournaments, both Gi and No-​Gi. And, in both 2011 and 2012, he tested his skills at the highest level, competing in the IBJJF World Jiu-​Jitsu Championships. Collin also competes in MMA. He is the two time RMMA amateur 145lb champion and currently holds an undefeated record with all of his victories coming by way of submission or T.K.O.