# Ares BJJ Casillas BJJ > Gonzales, United States ## Overview **Name:** Ares BJJ Casillas BJJ **Description:** Casillas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a family-owned academy in Gonzales, Louisiana, offering programs for both children and adults. The gym is an affiliate of the Ares BJJ Association, a renowned organization known for developing world-class grapplers. CBJJ's mission is to help members develop, grow, and improve both physically and mentally through progressive martial arts training. The children's program focuses on teaching self-defense, respect, discipline, and confidence, giving young students the skills they need to succeed both on and off the mats. Classes are structured to ensure children of all experience levels can learn and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. The adult program caters to students of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced competitors. Whether your goal is to learn practical self-defense, get in great shape, compete at the highest level, or all three, CBJJ provides expert instruction in a friendly and positive learning environment. Head coach Professor Jason Casillas (black belt under Professor Marcus Antelante) brings over 10 years of Jiu-Jitsu experience and 7 years of teaching expertise. His wife, Coach Terri Casillas (brown belt), specializes in teaching the kids' program with patience and clarity. Both instructors are active competitors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping each student achieve their individual goals. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 426 N Burnside Ave., Suite B, Gonzales, LA 70737 Gonzales, CO 70737, United States **Phone:** 225-394-5389 **Website:** https://Ascensionparishbjj.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Casillas_bjj/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CasillasBjjLa/ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Tuesday: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Wednesday: 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM - Thursday: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Friday: 5:30 AM - 7:30 PM - Saturday: Closed - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Jason Casillas - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Professor Jason is a black belt under Professor Marcus Antelante of Ares BJJ Association. He has been practicing Jiu-Jitsu for over 10 years and teaching for 7 years. He is an active competitor with a true passion for teaching and sharing his knowledge of the art. His ability to adapt his teaching style to meet the needs of kids and adults of all experience levels enables him to provide fun and effective instruction for his students. ### Terri Casillas - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Coach Terri teaches kids at Casillas BJJ. She loves working with children and is skilled at patiently breaking techniques down into steps that they are easily able to understand. She has been practicing Jiu-Jitsu for over 7 years, loves to compete, and is a brown belt under Professor Jason Casillas. ## Programs ### Kids Gi BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** BJJ program for children ages 4-12 focusing on self-defense, respect, discipline, and confidence. **Classes:** ### Kids No-Gi BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-Gi grappling program for children ages 4-12. **Classes:** ### Adult Gi BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the gi for adults of all skill levels. **Classes:** ### Adult No-Gi BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-Gi grappling and submission wrestling for adults. **Classes:** ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Open mat sessions for students to practice techniques and spar. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/colorado/gonzales/ares-bjj-casillas-bjj)