Gracie United

The Family

What happens when a guy who has grappled all his life meets a guy who has done jiu-jitsu all of his? To say that when Mark Leeling met Professor Rafael Elwagner they became fast friends would be an understatement. I always had the idea of being a gym owner in the back of my mind but it wasn’t until I met Professor that idea became a reality. Professor Rafael gave me the opportunity to turn my dream into a reality. Im so proud to be part of this great family we call Gracie United. Im confident that our special brand of inviting & family friendly environment is the perfect fit for anyone who want to try the Jiu-Jitsu life style.

Mark Leeling

Brown belt under Rafael Elwagner
Owner/Coach Gracie United Kenner/Metairie
Assistant wrestling coach St. Pauls High school
2 sport college scholarship athlete (Wrestling/Football)
Multi time high school all American in wrestling
Former pro Mix martial arts fighter
Multi time state/regional Jiu-jitsu champion
Multi time winner/placer IBJJF tournaments (Austin, Dallas, Houston, Nola)
Married to Erica and they have 3 Great Danes (Laffite, Picasso, Gracie)

Professor Gino Scontrino

Head Instructor Gracie United Kenner
Black Belt under Professor Rafael Elwagner
Studying Jiu-Jitsu for 11 years
Multi time Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama state champ
Several IBJJF medals
Married to Jessica and they have 2 children son-Atlas and Daughter-Ophella

Professor Ricky Jerez

Black Belt under Professor Rafael Elwagner
Two time Louisiana state champ
Co owner United Metaire
Two time Alabama state champ
IBJJF Austin Open Champion
Multi time IBJJF placer in both open and class divisions (Nola, Austin, Dallas, Houston)
Former professional rugby player
Married to Tara and they have 2 children

Coach Mark Dominguez

Brown belt under Professor Rafael Elwagner
Co-owner Gracie United Metairie
2018 IBJJF World Masters champion
2017/2018 Louisiana & Alabama State champ
Three time IBJJF Austin open champ
Two Time IBJJF Nashville open champ
IBJJF Dallas/Atlanta/Chicago open champ
Has 2 children William & Sophia

OUR SCHEDULE

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	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
11:00 AM

					ADULTS GI BJJ @11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

12:00 PM



1:00 PM 3:00 PM



4:00 PM

	KIDS GI BJJ (4 - 8 YEARS OLD) @4:30 PM - 5:15 PM		KIDS GI BJJ (4 - 8 YEARS OLD) @4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

5:00 PM		KIDS GI BJJ (4 - 8 YEARS OLD) @5:00 PM - 5:45 PM		KIDS GI BJJ (4 - 8 YEARS OLD) @5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
			KIDS WRESTLING @5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
	KIDS GI BJJ (8 - 12 YEARS OLD) @5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
		KIDS SELF DEFENSE / NO GI (7 - 12 YEARS OLD) @5:45 PM - 6:30 PM		KIDS SELF DEFENSE / NO GI (7 - 12 YEARS OLD) @5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
6:00 PM			KIDS GI BJJ (8 - 12 YEARS OLD) @6:00 PM - 6:45 PM		ADULTS GI BJJ @6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
	ADULTS GI BJJ @6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
		ADULTS GI FUNDAMENTALS @6:30 PM - 7:30 PM		ADULTS GI FUNDAMENTALS @6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
			ADULTS GI BJJ @6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM					ADULTS NO GI @7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
	ADULTS WRESTLING @7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
		ADULTS SELF DEFENSE @7:30 PM - 8:15 PM		ADULTS SELF DEFENSE @7:30 PM - 8:15 PM

8:00 PM

CONTACT US:

(504) 237-0985

kenner@gracieunited.com

VISIT US:

4041 Williams Blvd. Suite 10B
Kenner, LA 70065

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique. Most notably by applying joint-locks and chokes to defeat the other person. BJJ training is the most effective self defense martial arts in the world. Perfect martial arts for kids, teens and women. We offer classes for all genders and ages. Brazilian jiu jitsu is the most effective martial arts in the world. We have classes gi classes which is considered the traditional form of the art and we also offer nogi classes. Nogi is practiced without a gi or kimono. Come try us out, we offer a free week of training and you'll have the opportunity to learn from world champions.