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Raposo BJJ Academy

Slidell, United States

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Raposo BJJ Academy is an independent academy established in 2023 in Slidell, Louisiana, by Erick Raposo, a Brazilian-born black belt with multiple international championship titles. The gym offers gi and no-gi classes across all levels—from children as young as four to adults—with structured programs for fundamentals, advanced, and competitive training. It has attracted strong recognition through recent five-star reviews highlighting a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and quality instruction. The academy is popular with both local members and traveling practitioners seeking drop-in classes, and is led by Raposo alongside accomplished instructors Kennedy Franklin and Katherine Griffin, both black belts with diverse backgrounds in competition and specialist instruction.

Address
1000 Caruso Blvd STE 245, Slidell, LA 70461, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu
Map showing Raposo BJJ Academy

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF
Founded
2023

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Women-only classes
  • Competition team
  • Kids with special needs

Your first visit

Visiting from another gym
Visitors welcome

Timetable this week

Monday

17:00Kids 1 (4–10 years)

All levels

17:45Kids 2 (7+ color belts, 10+)

All levels

18:30Fundamentals

Beginners

19:30Advanced

Advanced

Tuesday

11:00All Levels

All levels

17:00Kids Gi

All levels

18:00All Levels Gi

All levels

19:00No-Gi

All levels

Wednesday

17:00Kids 1 (4–10 years)

All levels

17:45Kids 2 (7+ color belts, 10+)

All levels

18:30Fundamentals

Beginners

19:30Advanced

Advanced

Thursday

11:00No-Gi

All levels

17:00Kids No-Gi

All levels

18:00All Levels Gi

All levels

19:00No-Gi

All levels

Friday

11:00All Levels

All levels

17:00Kids Comp Class (Invite Only)

Competition

18:00Adults Comp Class (Invite Only)

Competition

Saturday

10:00Fundamentals

Beginners

Opening hours

Monday - Thursday
05:00-20:30
Friday
05:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
09:30-11:30

Coaches

  • Erick Raposo

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Kennedy Franklin

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Katherine Griffin

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

Contact

Website
https://raposobjjacademy.com
Instagram
@raposobjjacademy
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/raposobjjacademyslidell

Questions about Raposo BJJ Academy

Where is Raposo BJJ Academy?

Raposo BJJ Academy is at 1000 Caruso Blvd STE 245, Slidell, LA 70461, USA.

Which sports does Raposo BJJ Academy teach?

Raposo BJJ Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu.

When are the beginner classes at Raposo BJJ Academy?

Raposo BJJ Academy runs classes open to beginners on Monday 17:00, Monday 17:45 and Monday 18:30.

When is Raposo BJJ Academy open?

Raposo BJJ Academy is open Monday - Thursday 05:00-20:30; Friday 05:00-17:00; Sunday 09:30-11:30.

Can I train at Raposo BJJ Academy when visiting from another gym?

Yes. Raposo BJJ Academy welcomes visitors from other gyms.

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