I don't go here regularly but I've dropped by to roll quite a few times since 2006…read more It's exactly what I would expect from a bjj gym in Nola. It's like a pop-up in the back of a gym. There are exposed brick walls and some other characteristics you expect to find in these old buildings. It's next to a bar. The students are all friendly and many of them are interesting characters with crazy patches or mismatched neon color rash guards. One guy had a patch on his gi of Johnny Cash flipping the bird, which is the best possible patch if you ask me. I'm surprised there isn't a bar in the back of the gym or a brass band playing while we spar. Professor Matthias is an excellent teacher. I'd also imagine he'd be a great coach ringside as he is always very good at identifying opportunities for attack when we spar. He's also a really down to earth guy with some good stories. I wish I had the time to do bjj seriously again. It's frustrating to know that your skills are devolving while the bjj game keeps changing and evolving, but I guess that's just what happens when you get old. If I did have the time and inclination I would be proud to be a member here. You should check it out.

I was in New Orleans on vacation and needed to get my No-Gi fix, so I decided to check this gym…read moreout. Being a girl, I have experienced some not so friendly training partners who have a thing about rolling with girls. This was not the case here. Everyone there was super nice, and I was glad to see another girl in the class! The instructor was super technical and thorough. He went over the technique in detail and then gave us plenty of drill time. After technique, he reviewed what he covered before it was time to roll. After a few rounds, he summarized the technique again, which I thought was awesome; repetition really helps new technique stick! What I loved the most was that before he dismissed class, he went around and asked everyone if they had any questions. He answered everyone's questions with patience, and did not rush, although it seemed another class was getting ready to start using the mats. Overall, I had a great time here and I will definitely check them out again whenever I go back and visit.

Great atmosphere, nice people and super competitive in a good way, their teachers were amazing, Ill…read morego back when I travel there again.

Great group of guys and gals. I came in from houston they welcomed me without hesitation. No beat…read moreup the visitor games just good open minded jiu jitsu. I recommend this spot

Mid City MMA is a special place! Highly recommend to any & everyone! The gym offers many classes…read moreand membership includes access to all of them. Great location, great members & amazing coaches! Very clean, professional and effective training. All skill levels are represented at the gym; perfect home for first-timers & MMA veterans. Best place ever!

Muy buenos entrenadores, las mejores vibras siempre en los entrenamientos y gran atención, the best…read moregym. Lo recomiendo 100%

They were great, until they were not. We were very happy at Tiger Rock, until we saw the wizard…read morebehind the curtain. My daughter was injured at a tournament- not unheard of in a contact sport. However, from the franchise to the corporate level, they were clearly less interested in my concerns and more interested in my membership. It took almost 4 months to even get a call back from corporate. It took another month to get a copy of the rules. This was 5+ years into her sparring. Speaking to students at other franchises, many were given written rules with their sparring gear, but that was not the case with our location. Their rules state: TOUCH TO LIGHT CONTACT does not cause pain, injury, penetration, or visible movement of the opponent receiving the technique. Points are achieved with this type of contact. MEDIUM CONTACT is not promoted but can happen accidentally as a result of fast movement while sparring. No points are given for medium contact and up to two points can be awarded to the other competitor. HARD CONTACT is never sanctioned (results in disqualification). They tell competitors that this will be enforced, but they do not unless it is truly blatant. When I spoke the instructor, it was implied that the contact was not excessive, rather her feelings were hurt because she wasn't being as included by the popular girls (which I will say was her choice, but also, hurt feelings don't leave contact marks and bruising). Further, after age 12, competitors are supposed to be separated by gender. My daughter was regularly partnered with males, including males over 16. When I expressed concerns and said that was against the rules, I was told they could not ensure she would not spar males, even adult males, so we made the decision after 6.5 years to leave, literally days before her 4th degree black belt pretest. It is clear that while we thought we were a team working to help students, including my daughter succeed, that thought went one way. If you are a parent who stays right there watching and makes sure you get everything in writing and are not be timid about stopping things you see unsafe, maybe they are ok. When my daughter was hurt (it was relatively minor- split lip, mild whiplash, and possible mild concussion and- again- not uncommon in contact sports) and we felt the opponent who kicked her too hard and in the wrong location was a poor sport, we found out how little our instructor/franchise owner had our back. We also found out how little we knew about what our rights were as a competitor/family. We were not really given the option of her finishing the round. (and while the girl who kicked her got gold, my kiddo got silver and we couldn't be more proud of her). Though we do try to focus on the positive experiences we had, which were many. Unfortunately, the negative ones were about safety, which made them nonnegotiable. We found another school and have been pleased with their responsiveness and attention to safety.

Tiger Rock in Old Metairie offers a great kickboxing class! The instructors are friendly and…read moreknowledgeable and they put on a class that's both challenging and FUN! I look forward to kickboxing every day!

Super fun, wild, and exciting event. The fights were great. Love that it's BYOB, and the…read moreentertainment in between the fights was so unique. For sure a cool New Orleans event with an exclusive underground feel. Very well. For sure will return.

I have been going to the venue on Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. as a boxing fan I sincerely appreciate…read morethe opportunities to see our local fighters and everyone involved that's continues to make this happen always entertaining with food,fights& friends

Hands down the best hotel gym I've ever used. All other hotels take note. It is open to outsiders…read morefor a monthly or daily fee. Totally worth it. Squat rack (open with oddly high, static safety catches. So if you're an ATG squatter, you'll have to step out of the rack to his depth), bench press, dumbbells (up to 95, you'll never find that in another hotel), 3x dual cable machines. Only complaints are that the smith machine is a counter-weighted one (bleh), and that the leg extension/curl combination machine (made for both, good for neither). Also, the smith machine's bottom range is high also, need to stand on a tall box for rows and at least 2 steps for ATG squats. I'm 6'3, and they're still too high without modification. Plate-loaded leg press: If you're a big lifter, there are not enough plates for you to do low rep work. Rest of the machines: just about anything you want. If you're a big lifter, go ahead and pack your GymPin. Once again, still better than any hotel gym I've ever used. Also, it was the only gym I could find in town that opened before 6AM. So if you're an early gym rat, this is your spot. Parking: There are several pay lots close by and an attached garage. I didn't mess with them, I just walked from my hotel a few blocks down. Easy.

This was a very nice gym it's even got a basketball Cory that Is hidden. I really liked it and…read morewould return again when I. Nola. Thanks again,

Brand new facility, on airline near both metairie and new orleans. Owner is extremely experienced…read moreand has competed in the most prestige competitions of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Highly recommend!

First time here walked in Ms.Roshand greeted us i told her my son was interested in Kung Fu, she…read moreintroduced us to Sifu whom showed my son around the place explain to him different Classes that was taught there,..everything was explain to me classes, cost, time all questions was answered professionally.. can't wait until my son starts Karate class here Monday !!!!

My son has been coming here for years. The instructors and staff are all down to earth and try to…read morehelp you to advance at your own pace. It's way more than just self-defense; you will learn patience, commitment, and, as you advance, leadership. They are very active in the community and you will have the opportunity to perform the skills you learn. It's very much a family atmosphere.