Leesville PRETEEN & TEEN MARTIAL ARTS AT West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy Unlock Confidence, Discipline, and Safety for Your Preteen or Teen!
Martial arts classes normally make you think of self-defense, strength, fitness, and safety. The truth is, it’s all that and so much more. Our preteen and teen program combines Jujutsu, Integrated Submission Grappling (ISG), and STX Boxing & Kickboxing into one well-rounded martial arts experience.
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Is your preteen or teen ready for these positive transformations?
West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy helps preteens and teens build self-discipline and mutual respect through traditional Jujutsu etiquette and structured training, encouraging them to take responsibility and respond thoughtfully to their parents’ guidance.
West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy sharpens focus as students learn to connect techniques, read situations, and solve problems under pressure, skills that carry over to schoolwork, activities, and everyday life.
West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy builds genuine confidence through real grappling and striking skills, helping preteens and teens handle new situations, social pressure, and life’s challenges with composure.
STEADY GROWTH WITH EVERY CLASS!
The preteen and teen years are when habits, confidence, and character really take shape. Parents often notice positive changes in attitude and focus as training becomes part of their teen’s routine, and each class builds on the one before it.
As students learn Jujutsu, Integrated Submission Grappling (ISG), and STX Boxing & Kickboxing, they get stronger and healthier while developing self-discipline and respect. When your preteen or teen joins West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy, they gain much more than physical skills. They gain a supportive environment to challenge themselves, grow, and thrive.
WHY DO PARENTS CHOOSE OUR CLASSES?
West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy is conveniently located nearby, and we’ve tailored our preteen and teen class schedule to fit around school, homework, and activities. We aim to make your martial arts experience as smooth and accessible as possible.
At West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy, you’ll find top-notch facilities, quality heavy bags and focus mitts, and some of the best instructors around, all in a setting where safety is a priority. It’s the kind of place parents feel good about.
Here at West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy, we’re not just teaching kicks, punches, and takedowns; we’re helping young people build life skills like discipline, resilience, and leadership that stay with them. It’s about shaping confident, capable young adults parents can be proud of.
THREE SYSTEMS. ONE COMPLETE MARTIAL ARTS EDUCATION.
Integrated Submission Grappling blends Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Greco-Roman Wrestling, Catch Wrestling, Sambo, Shooto, Judo, and traditional Jujutsu into one practical curriculum. Students learn takedowns, positional control, escapes, transitions, and carefully controlled submissions, building strength, problem-solving skills, and confidence both standing and on the ground.
Jujutsu is the traditional foundation of West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy. Students learn throws, off-balancing, joint locks, holds, and escapes, along with the etiquette, respect, and discipline of traditional martial arts, including how to use self-defense responsibly and when not to use it at all.
STX is our complete stand-up striking system, combining Western Boxing, Muay Thai, Savate, Kickboxing, Jun Fan/JKD, and Filipino Panantukan. Students learn punches, kicks, knees, elbows, footwork, and defense through pad, mitt, and heavy-bag work and controlled partner drills, building speed, endurance, coordination, and mental resilience.
SEE HOW West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy STACKS UP
Explore how our preteen and teen martial arts program compares with traditional team sports to see why martial arts may be a more beneficial and rewarding choice for your teen's overall growth and development.
Traditional sports sometimes focus more on physical performance and less on the holistic development of a young person, potentially neglecting important aspects like emotional intelligence and personal character development.
Team selections and competitive play can sometimes lead to exclusion or benching of less skilled players, which can be discouraging and impact their enthusiasm for physical activity.
A strong focus on winning can overshadow the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and simply enjoying the game, which are vital aspects of sports for young athletes.
In team sports, individual attention from coaches can be limited, which may hinder the personal skill development and confidence of less naturally talented athletes.
Martial arts is a great way for preteens and teens to improve their strength, endurance, speed, flexibility, and overall physical fitness through grappling, heavy-bag, and mitt training in an engaging and dynamic setting.
As students master new skills and earn belts, their confidence grows. This sense of achievement helps build their self-esteem and belief in their abilities.
Regular practice of martial arts requires discipline and concentration, skills that are transferable to all areas of life, including academic performance.
Students learn to respect their instructors and training partners, fostering an environment of mutual respect. They also develop better listening skills, which are crucial for learning and social interactions.
LIFELONG CHARACTER AND SUCCESS TRAITS
The pressures on today’s preteens and teens go well beyond their everyday friendships. Social media and the internet bring in influences that can shape how young people see themselves and others.
The true benefit of West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy is the character and success traits that develop through martial arts training.
Through learning Jujutsu, grappling, and striking, along with the guidance of our instructors and positive connections with fellow students, your teen will develop a strong set of skills, including how to solve problems under pressure and stay composed when things get hard.
FITNESS THAT DOESN’T FEEL LIKE A WORKOUT
Between busy schedules, long hours of sitting, and constant screen time, many preteens and teens aren’t getting enough regular exercise.
Our martial arts classes are full-body workouts built around skills students actually want to learn. Grappling drills, heavy-bag rounds, focus-mitt combinations, and partner activities keep the repetition of training engaging instead of tedious.
Regular exercise helps young people stay healthy, sleep well, manage stress, and develop their minds and bodies. Training builds cardiovascular endurance, strength, speed, coordination, balance, and agility, and helps establish the physical habits they need to carry into adulthood.
SELF-DEFENSE FROM BULLIES AND DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
We hope your teen never has to use these skills, but every parent wants their young person to be safe.
That’s why West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy takes self-protection seriously, teaching skills for a wide range of situations, from bullying at school to an unsafe encounter with a stranger. Jujutsu throws and escapes, STX striking, and Integrated Submission Grappling work together, because a confrontation may not stay at one range.
But knowing how to defend yourself is only part of the picture. Our classes also teach the respect, composure, and judgment needed to de-escalate situations whenever possible, and to recognize when physical action is the only way to stay safe.
ENJOY THE TRAINING
Preteens and teens deserve an activity they genuinely look forward to.
We aim to make every class engaging, motivating, and enjoyable. It takes real effort to design classes that build focus, respect, and discipline while keeping the energy up, and ours are created for exactly that. With varied drills, partner work, and new skills to learn, students stay challenged and rarely get bored.
It’s also a positive, supportive place to make friends with like-minded people, where encouragement and good humor are part of every class.
MEMBER REVIEWS OF West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy
Read genuine reviews from our martial arts family and see the difference we're making in lives every day. Don't just take our word for it!
Our family 100% recommend West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy for any family or individuals. Our girls started back in 2018 and with the sensi's guidance my girls had developed strong discipline, confidence, self respect and respect for others. Sensi's communication and discipline teaching structure made growing minds to easily comprehended each level all while making it a fun experience for the little ones. As we relocate they will have a special place in our lives.
Shihan Anita is an excellent instructor and treats every kid with kindness and respect. She has the perfect combination of high standards in her class with an understanding that kids need to have fun too. We highly recommend her program for anyone interested in getting their young one involved in martial arts. They also have very fun parents night out programs and other special events through the year in addition to weekly classes.
We love WLJTA! Shihans Joey and Anita are amazing with the kids! My Huxley loves going and he has learned too many amazing things to list. Thank you Shihans Joey and Anita for caring for our children as if they are your own 😘😘 We love you guys!! …
My son has been attending since August, and we’ve already seen so much growth. Not only has his jiu-jitsu improved, but he’s also more focused, more responsible at home, and not constantly cutting up like before. Thanks to excellent instruction and his own hard work, he’s been able to level up twice in just a few months!
We are so grateful for the Shihan—his character-building, life lessons, and the confidence he helps instill in the kids are truly invaluable. Highly recommend this academy!
My son Noah has been there a little over a year and his confidence is through the roof, he is always so excited for class. Best Dojo in town!
My 13 year old son has been learning Jiujitsu with Shihan Joey for a few months now and I couldn’t be happier with how it is going! He is a wonderful instructor who is HIGHLY skilled and works so well with kids of all ages based on my firsthand experience. Shihan Joey, Shihan Anita, and the rest of the staff (as well as older students who assist during classes) are all incredible and my son is very comfortable with all of them but does have a special connection with Shihan Joey and deeply admires him, both as an instructor and on a personal level; this is a big deal with him being Autistic. My son just got his first belt promotion last week and his confidence is soaring! This is impacting the rest of his life in many positive ways, even at school, and I cannot wait to see how well he is doing this time next year. Thank you WLJTA!!!
My daughter and son have been training here for about a year. Such a valuable skill for both girls and boys to practice! Very grateful for the shihans and their commitment to high morale character and fun in their dojo!
Excellent dojo and instructors. The values students learn here are so important. Lots of fun too!
Both of our boys are currently attending WLJA and love it! Shihan Anita and Shihan Joey have taught our children so much, not just about the art of jujutsu, but discipline and confidence as well. 10/10 highly recommend WLJA!
Hands down the best martial arts school and instructors in the Leesville area !!! High recommend.
This Academy is a true hidden gem in Leesville LA… our kids love the classes and have great love for the Shihan Joey and Shihan Anita. My kids have completely been transformed in their technique. Agility, mobility, confidence, behavior, and work ethic.
My sons now believe in themselves and have the confidence and courage to strive for excellence both on and off the mat. Most of all, I can verify that as a parent, I trust Shihan Joey and Shihan Anita with my children. I know it’s a safe, loving, encouraging environment and I can drop off my kids in class knowing they are in good hands. Their teachers are genuinely good people and the love they put into teaching each child is unparalleled
My 13 year old son has been learning Jiujitsu with Shihan Joey for a few months now and I couldn’t be happier with how it is going! He is a wonderful instructor who is HIGHLY skilled and works so well with kids of all ages based on my firsthand experience. Shihan Joey, Shihan Anita, and the rest of the staff (as well as older students who assist during classes) are all incredible and my son is very comfortable with all of them but does have a special connection with Shihan Joey and deeply admires him, both as an instructor and on a personal level; this is a big deal with him being Autistic. My son just got his first belt promotion last week and his confidence is soaring! This is impacting the rest of his life in many positive ways, even at school, and I cannot wait to see how well he is doing this time next year. Thank you WLJTA!!!
The staff is phenomenal! Highly recommend over other Dojos. Each student is treated with respect and dignity. Each student is an individual and learns at a different pace, which is recognized here
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FAQs
Martial arts training builds focus, discipline, self-control, and respect. These traits help students manage distractions and frustration and stay focused on the things that matter most for their future success.
No. Martial arts has its roots in self-defense, but we teach students that violence is not the answer to their problems. Our Jujutsu training emphasizes etiquette, respect, and knowing when not to use physical skills at all.
No. Our instructors are experienced working with students of all abilities and ages. Your teen will learn at a pace that is comfortable for them, in an environment that puts physical safety first.
Often, yes. Some students are hesitant at first, but martial arts is active and individual, so progress comes from personal effort rather than competing for a spot on a team. Many find that the new skills and sense of accomplishment keep them motivated, even when it’s hard at first.
Yes. Self-control is essential to the study of martial arts, and our students learn to take ownership of their actions and emotions.
Yes. Students learn that hard, consistent work pays off. Each small success builds self-belief and the confidence to pursue the next goal.
Our preteen and teen program combines three areas of training: traditional Jujutsu, Integrated Submission Grappling (ISG), and STX Boxing & Kickboxing. ISG blends Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, Sambo, Judo, and Jujutsu for takedowns and ground control, while STX develops punching, kicking, and stand-up defense.
No. Beginners are welcome. Training begins with strong fundamentals and builds step by step as your student’s technique, conditioning, understanding, and confidence develop.
Students work with training partners in controlled drills, and live grappling and sparring are introduced progressively as their experience grows. Submission techniques are taught with proper control and are appropriate to each student’s experience level, in a setting where physical safety comes first.
MORE BENEFITS OF West Louisiana Jujutsu Training Academy
Leesville martial arts classes get young people away from screens and into a setting where they can discover what their bodies are capable of.
Learning grappling and striking builds physical stamina and strength, two key components of physical fitness.
A high-energy martial arts class is an engaging way to stay active and support a healthy weight.
Martial arts training builds lean muscle, and muscle burns more calories than fat, supporting long-term fitness and healthy habits.
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