Bayou Jiu Jitsu

Bayou Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts academy in Baton Rouge LA. The center offers training and instruction for self-defense, bully prevention, cardio kickboxing and fitness. Owner Kevin Bellard is the lead instructor, holds a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu under 5th degree Black Belt Ralph Gracie. There are martial arts classes for all age groups (above 4 years old), and for people with no experience to those wanting to become competitive experts. There are calsses with specialized instruction for women's self defense, and anti-bullying protection for children.

The academy is clean, modern and provides free parking, The staff is friendly, supportive and highly skilled. All classes are led by a certified black-belt instructor.

In 2001, Professor Kevin moved from Louisiana to San Francisco, where he lived for 11 years, it was in San Francisco that he discovered BJJ from a friend and soon started training under Professor Sapao at Ocean Beach Barra Brothers Jiu Jitsu. Kevin trained 5-7 days a week for many years under Professor Sapao. He has competed and medaled in IBJJF tournaments all over the United States and Brazil. He is very accomplished as a competitor and instructor who has a passion for teaching and helping others discover this life- changing martial art.