New State Fitness

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), is a great way to learn about self defense while also developing physical and mental fitness. In other words, it's more than a sport or a form of fighting, it is a vehicle for personal improvement.

Come in today and achieve your New State of Fitness!

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New State Fitness offers the Greater New Orleans area's ideal place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), and Kickboxing whether you're a beginner or an expert, a child or an adult. At our gym, you will train with the best Jiu Jitsu practitioners and kickboxing coaches the New Orleans area has to offer, in a safe, fun, family friendly atmosphere.

New Orleans Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (NOLABJJ) has been an institution in New Orleans for more than a decade. At New State Fitness, we are proud to carry on our team's impeccable tradition here in Metairie.

Charles Haymon, the founder and head trainer at New State Fitness, is a highly decorated martial arts practitioner. He has travelled the country studying martial arts at 60+ gyms in 35 different states. He has also had the honor to compete in some of the most prominent tournaments in the nation and around the world. 

A few of Charles' accomplishments include:

• 2020 IBJJF New Orleans Gold (Master 1 Black)

• 2018 IBJJF Dallas 2x Gold (Master 1 Black)

• 2018 AGF New Orleans 2x Gold (Black)

• 2018 Freestyle Judo National Champion (Black)

• 2016 Fight to Win pro 10 (Black, submission victory)

• 2015 FIAS Sambo World Championship Competitor (Combat)

• 2015 IBJJF Dallas Open Champion (Brown)

• 2015 USA Sambo National Runner-up

• 2015 USA Judo National Champion (Brown)

• 2013 NAGA World Champion (Expert)

• 2013 North American Freestyle Sambo Champion

• Black Belt in BJJ under Matthias Meister (NOLABJJ)

• Brown Belt in Judo under Nobuo Hayashi

• Associate Coach in Sambo under Reilly Bodycomb

Check out Charles competing in BJJ, Judo, and Sambo below: