Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu

About Our School

We have two major focuses in our Ville Platte Jiu-Jitsu classes—to be unshaken and to train for mental toughness.

Defending is uncomfortable.  That’s exactly where we want you at Inner Game. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu requires being comfortable with the uncomfortable. It means developing quick problem solving skills. Learning how to think under pressure.

On top of that, every student needs mental toughness. Someone who has developed the trait of mental toughness doesn’t quit when things get tough. Mentally tough students don’t walk off the mat when they know they can’t win. This is the great equalizer among all athletes.  It doesn’t matter what your skills or abilities are. At Inner Game, we will strive to teach our students physical and mental toughness, and have every one of our students train and compete to the best of their ability.

History

Inner Game began with Coach Robbie’s continual journey of seeking out challenges. After his first time on the mat, he realized that there was nothing like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But that’s only part of the story.

Coach Robbie’s journey with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu started alongside his young son as they visited gyms together. Coach Robbie was no stranger to the environment—he spent 10+ years as a ranked triathlete and cyclist throughout his time in college and well after. After meeting his wife Jill, he stopped racing and began playing rugby for a club team in Baton Rouge. Years of competing and training meant that he felt comfortable walking onto the mat. That’s why it was such a surprise to him when, first rolling with a 15 year old (two thirds his size), he was submitted *over and over and over again!*

The thoughts didn’t stop ringing in his head: “How did this kid do this to me? How was he able to control me?” Coach thought “I’m so much stronger and larger than him. What I thought should have happened on that mat…never did.” That’s what caught Coach Robbie’s attention, and that’s when his love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

At Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu, there is one athletic trait that is valued above all others: mental strength. When developing one’s inner game, what lies at the foundation is one’s unwillingness to quit. Coach Robbie learned this through his years of training, but realized it fully as he came into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Mental fortitude can’t be taught. Rather, it must be conditioned. This is what you will receive when joining us at Inner Game. You will be conditioned, above all other things, to be mentally tough. To never quit. To always push against the odds. It doesn’t matter how powerful of an athlete you are. It doesn’t even matter how gifted you are at martial arts. You can learn what it means to never quit. This valuable trait, needed both inside and outside the gym, is what we want you to have.

Kids Jiu-Jitsu (ages 7-12)

We make sure that our kids Jiu-Jitsu students discover their true potential. It isn’t about giving them a false sense of confidence. As they are building up life skills, the goal is to teach them how to truly defend themselves. Their ability to be great will help them on the mat and also help them at home, in school, facing adversity, and every other part of life.

Adults Jiu-Jitsu (ages 13+)

Our adult Jiu-Jitsu is focused on building the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you are a beginner, participate in competitive BJJ, or specialize in No-Gi Grappling, you can build up your skills on and off the mat in a supportive community.

Women’s Only Jiu-Jitsu

Our women’s only Jiu-Jitsu goes through all the fundamentals in BJJ self-defense. We show students that they can be truly confident in defending themselves and feeling safe in unwanted situations. It’s a great class for women to train among like-minded individuals and develop skills and confidence.