I love this place! If you want to learn martial arts, this is the place. I have been a member for almost a year. I look forward to each jujitsu class and getting an awesome workout. Learning jujitsu has taught me many different life skills at the young age of 50 years. If I can do it, so can you. John and Monica have built a friendly community atmosphere of students. Hope to see you on the Mat!

I have always been looking for a more challenging workout and Champagnes Martial Arts Academy is where I found it while also learning live saving self defense and martial arts! This is a grate place with great fellow practitioners and an encouraging atmosphere! Everyone coming in is treated as part of a huge family! Come and try it out and you will not be disappointed!

I’ve had one child here for almost 3 years and my other for almost a year. We love that they have learned self confidence, self esteem, and self defense. I can write a super long review but I’ll keep it short and sweet. Great communication, great flexible class schedule, amazing catering staff, super clean building & parking lot. We have 0 plans to ever go anywhere else.

My guy suffers from extremely low self confidence and PTSD. I surely thought putting him in an activity like this would just ruin him, but I had to try something. They have helped him grow so much in the short time we’ve been here! They’ve taken him under their wings and have guided him so much that he’s getting his confidence back! We love CMA! They’ve been life savers, literally!!

Such a caring group of people. They truly care about their students. Very professional and great communication with students and parents.

The community at CMA is second to none. Everyone from the staff to fellow students are friendly and welcoming. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and always happy to answer questions. After procrastinating for years I am so happy I decided to finally start Jiu Jitsu training, my only regret being not starting sooner. If you’re looking for top notch training then I’d highly recommend getting in touch with the staff at Champagne’s today.

Carson has a great time every week. He shows what he has learned and is enthusiastic to go back!

Great place to learn martial arts. Love being a part of the Champ Fam!!

I don’t think you could find a better, more encouraging place to practice BJJ, and the fact that it’s right here in Lafayette makes me feel incredibly fortunate. The instructors are top-notch and take their roles seriously, but allow for a safe, fun environment to learn and grow.I really like their focus on the real-world applications of Jiu Jitsu, their mix of gi and no-gi, and then way they structure their lessons throughout the week — but more than any of that, I appreciate the culture they’ve built, from a white belt beginner like me up through the higher ranks.The people here are respectful, kind, and supportive and all about helping each other learn. That’s no accident. Check them out, you won’t regret it.

I’ve always been interested in Martial Arts, but I was always hesitate to take the next step and actually join a gym. I’m a 36 year old married father of two young boys, and I had no misconceptions about becoming a cage fighter! I wanted the most practical form of self defense. All of my research lead me to Jiu Jitsu. The family environment at Champagne’s is what initially got my attention. I signed myself and my sons up for the New Year trial period. We were blown away by how helpful and friendly everyone was! The instructors were great, and the other students treated us like we were part of the family! I’m now a full member and am so thankful to have found my Jiu Jitsu home! They’ve got the skill to train high level competitors, but also have the patience to train a complete novice like me haha. Come and check out Champagne’s Martial Arts! We’d be happy to have you as part of our family!

CMA is a wonderful BJJ training facility. The diverse set of instructors and fellow classmates is very welcoming and quickly become friends.Jiu Jitsu is unrivaled as a mechanism for personal development, as it best compliments individual and communal pursuits. You will grow as a person and in this community while exercising your mind, body, and spirit.While learning self defense you will also learn to defeat your vices; pride, weakness, and ignorance. You will learn from everyone here, regardless of their rank or skill level. You will learn to quit making excuses. You will learn much about your mind and your body; what it is and isn’t capable of.All-in-all, CMA is an excellent place to introduce yourself to an art that is so useful to living.

I have been training with Champagnes Martial Arts Academy for more than 15 years now. I have gone through their Karate Program as a child and young adult, receiving my Black Belt from Sensei John, and now train in the adult Jiu-Jitsu class. John and Monica Champagne have mentored and motivated me for more than half of my life, and continue to do so to this day. Whether you are a parent looking to teach your child valuable self defense skills and boost their confidence or an adult looking to improve your fitness while learning high quality Jiu-Jitsu techniques, Champagnes Martial Arts Academy is the place for you!

The staff and teachers are amazing. Highly recommend!

Great place to train! If youre interested in self-defense, getting fit, or just challenging yourself, the adult Jiu Jitsu classes are great! The instructors are patient and thorough. The facilities are immaculate. And the academys culture is friendly, helpful, and inviting.

My son has been attending classes here for about 3 years and its been a wonderful experience. Monica and everyone else there is so helpful and supportive, giving us guidance on how my son will progress. It really does feel like a family, I can tell that all the instructors care about the kids and their growth. Not to mention instructors are all extremely knowledgeable and skilled in martial arts. Im finally going to start going to fitness classes here soon! Thats another reason it feels like family-- the moms and dads can attend classes while the kids are in karate and its a whole family affair 😁

Really great place with some pretty amazing people. Definitely give this place a try!

Very good instructors! Kid friendly! I love when I can train here!!

Best decision weve ever made was to put our son in karate. They gain so much knowledge in defense, it boosts their confidence and it really does teach them great discipline. Its a friendly environment and the teachers are so great with the kids. My son loves his class and looks forward to it every week. Thank you Champagnes!!

Most impressive academy I have EVER been too. Top to bottom cleanliness, professional staff and I dont know where they learned to run kids classes so well but its the best I have ever seen! My family and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Champagnes Academy for all your martial arts needs!

Great staff and clean facilities. Everyone here is very welcoming and no matter your experience level, you will be made to feel welcome.

To be perfectly honest it feels bias to give a 5 star review. It shouldnt though, I have no family, or personal relationship with John or Monica (the owners) besides the relationship that has developed through martial arts. I started training karate at 9 years old. The rest is history. I eventually achieved the rank of black belt. Then I began teaching their kids classes. And eventually I was able to open my own martial arts school. John and Monica were always supportive of my dreams. John was even the best man at my wedding. All this happened simply because I fell in love with karate, and Champagne Martial Arts.

Great training, traditional and self defense. Everyone has great attitudes, team work, and very motivational.Training times are very convenient, no matter your daily schedule. Awesome training partners, and the best place to meet new friends.

One of the best decisions in my life was to start training here. Training partners are like family. Everyone is willing to help and encourage you to get better. Very happy to have started on this journey with this Academy.

John & Monica run a fantastic Martial Arts Academy in Lafayette. Clean, Professional, and you learn Realistic Self Defense. Highly Recommend!

I’m so incredibly blessed and thankful to be a part of this team, family, and culture. Great place to train with awesome people and fantastic instruction. John and Monica both have a teacher’s heart and a true love for the Martial Arts.

Blessed and thankful to be with this company. We are about to finish up our first year and look forward to many more as my son makes his way through the program. Staff is always willing to help and answer any questions we have.

This place is great. I recently started Jiu-Jitsu here after attending HIIT fitness classes for a year and I LOVE it!! Their instructors, methods, and professionalism go beyond any expectation. I was welcomed into the class and really enjoy the technique demonstrations and practice sessions with supervision to ensure appropriate execution. Not to mention the gorgeous new practice room. We work hard but it is all so rewarding. The Champagnes definitely provide a top level experience in all of their classes.

What a great place to train Jiu Jitsu! The coaches are incredibly skilled and take the time to teach the techniques while pushing you to get better everyday. It has something for every skill level and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to learn an incredible martial art, get in shape mentally and physically with a great group of people.

I started training BJJ at Champagnes Martial Arts Academy almost two years ago, and I couldnt be more satisfied. From the first day I attended class, I felt welcome and I was impressed in how technical the instructors and students were with the training. John and Monica do a great job of breaking down the techniques and everyone is willing to show you how to improve on your mistakes. The environment is clean and family friendly. Whether you want to get in shape, improve your ground game, learn self-defense, or have an outlet for the kids, this is the place.

Great place to learn, fun for the whole family!Passionate instructors help children develop life skills and discipline while teaching self defense skills in the kids karate class, the fitness classes are led by motivating and encouraging instructors that help you get the most out of your workout, and the adult Jiu Jitsu program is a great physical and mental workout with some of the best teachers and practitioners around. Champagnes Martial aArts is our second home, everyone in our family enjoys one of these programs!

Family friendly environment with no pressure instructors. Great great place to train and not get injured if you are a working adult and depend on a safe training environment. All skill levels accommodated. Dont delay start today!

My kids have been going here for years and I myself train there. Best instructors you could ask for and great atmosphere. Very family oriented and you have to earn your rank its not just given to you, so you know that you have learned your art and not just paid for a belt.

Great Place! My son loved his Summer classes !

Great instruction, always innovating, awesome place to train Martial Arts! 🥋

I have been with John and Monica for a decade. It was the best decision I ever made and I look forward to sending my son there.

If you are reading this review, the chances are that you are toying with the idea of either starting or continuing a martial arts journey. If you are like I was, there is a good chance you have made excuses to yourself as to why you shouldnt. Here were mine, maybe somebody can relate to these:1. I am too old, or out of shape, or both...I am 48 and have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for four years now and can see easily me doing this into my 60s or beyond. The art itself is amazing, but also my cardio is now better than most anyone I know my age and even better than some of the 20ish year olds I have seen.2. The location is not convenient for me....I live an hour away. If you want it you can make it happen. Even though there are closer options for me this place is worth the drive, I promise you.3. I am too busy...I am in a highly active sales position and I average 1,000 miles a week on the road and I am very involved in ministry, yet I still find the time to train 3 to 4 times a week on average. It started with one class and working my way up to that though, so do what you can, but just do something.There are plenty of other excuses we can all make, my advice is just step on the mat and go with that feeling that you need to be a better you. John and Monica Champagne are class act individuals and excellent trainers, the family you will gain with your teammates is hard to explain but is nothing like I have ever encountered in my military or fraternity experiences, and you will grow by being a less stressful person with improved physical fitness.

I signed up for a 6-week womens self-defense class at Champagnes Martial Arts and here I am 3 years later still taking classes there. I was extremely nervous to set foot in the co-ed jiu-jitsu class, but as soon as I did, I felt right at home. I had no prior martial arts experience (I am almost 35), yet John and Monica teach in such a way that make it easy to catch on to and they always go above and beyond for their students. If you want to learn self-defense and meet some really cool people (that are more like family), then I highly recommend this school!

Great environment. Lots of friendly people and great instruction. Highly recommended!

As a former bodybuilder for over 25 years, I always thought of myself as a tough and confident man. Two and a half years ago, at the age of 42, I decided to sign up at Champagne’a Martial Arts and join their adult jiu jitsu class, and it was then that I realized I wasn’t as tough as I thought I was. Doesn’t matter how strong you are, jiu jitsu will always win. So today, I don’t acknowledge myself as a body builder anymore. I am a student of Gracie Jiu Jitsu and I’ve learned so much in 2.5 years. With that being said, not only will the excellent staff here at Champagne’s Martial Arts educate you in learning the jiu jitsu art, the students here will also help you learn as well. We’re all one team helping each other to improve each other’s skills. Today, I’m more confident in self-defense skills and I feel I’m much prepared to protect myself or anyone who can’t defend themselves. Furthermore, the comradery we have here will allow you to learn jiu jitsu, make new friends and get a great workout. The same applies to kids classes as well. My son has been a student here for over five years. So give us a call and/or stop by to see exactly what we do. You will truly enjoy it 👍

In high school, I enrolled in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a gym in Jennings, LA and I immediately fell in love with the sport. I did it for a year and a half, and enjoyed every bit of it. I knew I loved the high intensity and active sport, but I felt like there was something missing. I stopped training when I graduated high school and since then (2015), I am enrolled at UL at Lafayette. I wanted to start training BJJ again but didn’t really wanted the same experience where I felt like something was missing. It took a while but I finally found my way to Champagne’s Martial Arts Academy (January 2019). When I got there I was welcomed by John Champagne (instructor) and a couple other trainees there. The establishment as a whole is an amazing and inviting atmosphere. Because I had a different experience at my last gym, I didn’t know what to expect. This gym, and everyone enrolled there, exceeded my expectations. The loving and inviting environment, makes you feel like family. Besides the quality of the training, the people was a priority for me. Now, as far as the training quality, it is hands down one of the best. The instructors, John, Monica and Blaze are VERY knowledgeable and make sure you do not leave class not knowing every aspect of what was gone over. They also teach a lot of great life aspects as well, like respect, self discipline and responsibility and they really embrace the true meaning of the sport, as does everyone training there. Everyone in class is there to help if you don’t understand or don’t think you can do a certain technique. Everyone there is trying to make themselves and you better at the sport. No one is there to hurt you or make you feel like you have lost. Also, if you are trying to get in shape like was it is an excellent way to workout without actually feeling like you are doing so. Before I went to Champagne’s Martial Arts Academy, I dont really know where I wanted to live/work, but I knew I wanted to train BJJ. Believe it or not, this gym helped me make my decision in staying in the Lafayette area for hopefully a very long time. If you don’t think you are equipped for the sport, I can promise you otherwise. Whether it is to get in shape, protect yourself, or just because you love the sport, (my reasons) this place is a great place to start if you have the opportunity. Hope to see you on the mat!

Have you ever come home from a long day at work and your neighbor had the nerve to leave some trash in your front grass? You ever try to leave work early to go to the levee and the shop foreman won’t let yuh? What about that time you headed to the best stop to get you a fresh link but some kuyon bought the last one. Well let me tell yuh! The fine folks at Champagnes martial arts with their infinite Jiu-Jitsu and karate wisdom will teach you everything you need to know on how to effectively deal with these Yo Yo’s. Yes yes, they can teach you how to efficiently fold the laundry while the people are still in em, but that ain’t the answer parrain . When you come to Champagnes after a long day at yuh mother in laws house and you get to train with this fantastic group of people you realize that noooo you don’t have to côm sá T-boy in his cassons because his front grass ain’t cut and it’s making your yard look bad bad. When you come here it’s like driving down Johnston with no traffic. It’s like going through Maurice with no speed limits. It’s like living in a world where cauliflower boudin is illegal. In other words, you will learn, lose weight, have fun, meet new people, and gain some confidence. The every day grind and stress seem to melt away after a class. Highly recommend. Mamma says give em 5 stars!!!

Super friendly, great instruction, lots of fun, best place in Lafayette to learn jiu jitsu!

Great family environment. No god and no attitudes.

Great experience! Not too expensive either. I have been to several different martial arts classes in Lafayette but Champagnes martial arts academy was the best. Thanks for everything!

Johns attention to detail and his relentless effort to perfecting technique is an inspiration to everyone around him. His humbled nature and no ego makes it easy to learn from him. He is always there to help someone who is struggling whether its on the mat or in life. Then you add the Team Hopkins Jiu Jitsu Association that he is apart of, which includes people like Steve Miller, Professor Allen Hopkins and many more amazing instructors and practicioners across the United States. Now youve got a school and an atmosphere that can not be beat

Champagnes Martial Arts has helped my 7yr old build his confidence at school and at home. I also noticed that he has more self discipline towards completing his homework.

This is a safe, clean fun environment to learn martial arts. Especially Jiu Jitsu. The instructors are knowledgeable and experienced. You cant go wrong here.

Great place to bring the kids! Professional attitudes and great staff!