Interested in mixed martial arts (MMA) training?
Discover how YOU can train MMA for 30 days FREE In Lafayette, LA
Experience The Thrill Of MMA Training At Gladiators Academy of Lafayette!
Discover how ANYONE can train and enjoy mixed martial arts... no matter your sex, age, fitness level or experience level... or even if you want to compete or not!
Dear Reader,
Gladiators Academy of Lafayette has already helped scores of people just like you get in kick-butt shape, impress their friends and family, learn MMA and be a part of the #1 MMA program in the Lafayette and Acadiana area (whether they wanted to fight or not).
Why not find out what can do for you by giving our proven program a try for 30 days absolutely FREE!
“Rave Review”
“You Don’t Have To Be A Fighter To Enjoy Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)”
It doesn’t matter if you’re older or young, if you’re big and looking to lose weight or small and looking to build strength… it doesn’t matter if you’re male or female… or even if you want to compete or not (and in our program, you don’t need to want to compete; most people who want to try MMA aren’t interested in competition)... in shape or out of shape, ALL are welcome…
As a matter of fact, there are all kinds of people from right here in Acadiana are discovering the benefits of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training at Gladiators Academy of Lafayette, and if you haven’t checked it out for yourself yet, then, well, you’re missing out big time.
Because while MMA will teach you how to defend yourself, it also gets you in great shape, builds strength and flexibility, and is pretty darn fun, too (it’ll never get stale like those monotonous, boring regular ol’ gym workouts can be).
10 Reasons To Try MMA At Gladiators Academy of Lafayette
1) 30-Day Free Trial & 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
We can prove our program up-and-down and give you examples of happily-involved students' success stories (which you’ll see below), but wouldn't you agree the best way to really see if our program will meet your needs is to come see for yourself for 30 days absolutely FREE?
You'll get to enjoy our MMA training for 30 days free and, believe it or not, we also have an iron-clad 60-day money-back guarantee that will take all the risk away for you. That's how confident we are in our program and what we can do for you.
2) Shows You How To Defend Yourself
You’ll learn how to defend yourself on the street, if an attacker grabs you, and you’ll discover how to handle things once a fight goes to the ground – whether you’re on the top or on the bottom… and even if your attacker is much bigger and stronger than you are. Because MMA encompasses all aspects of fighting, you’ll be able to handle yourself in the striking range (punches and kicks), up close in the clinching range (knees, elbows, positional control) and if the fight goes to the ground (whether you’re on the top or the bottom). You’ll learn how to finish fights using devastating submission holds like choke and arm locks as well as how to setup the knockout shots that will send your opponent/attacker crumbling to the ground in a heap.
3) Encourages Fat Loss
By training MMA, you’ll be using 100% of your body at all times. That means your cardio will get better along with your overall body strength, resulting in fat loss. By practicing MMA you will work every single muscle in your body – doing that burns a lot of calories, which in turn burns a lot of fat. The more fat you lose, the more defined your muscles become and you’ll not only feel better, you’ll look amazing!
4) Builds Strength, Power & Endurance
You will strengthen and develop muscles you never even know existed! But don’t let that scare you…it’s a good thing… because instead of building up useless, bloated gym muscles, you’ll develop real, functional muscles and functional strength by doing sport-specific exercises… while still being able to make your body look fantasic.
5) Develops Focus & Mental Toughness
It takes a degree of mental toughness to put yourself in uncomfortable positions at the mat. When someone is trying to control you, it can get even more uncomfortable – especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. However, by learning MMA, you’ll feel more in control of your body and your mind, and the uncomfortable positions will soon become “no problem.” That gives you one heck of an edge over possible attackers and/or opponents.
6) Improves Your Cardio & Conditioning
You’ll get in kick-butt shape training MMA with us. Just by coming to practice and learning the principles and techniques, your body will start to transform and your muscles will condition themselves to handle the training. You’ll notice your cardio and breathing getting better, your lungs will get stronger and you’ll feel your muscles get more toned. A bonus of all that is that not only will you feel better, you’ll look better… and people WILL notice.
7) Increases Your Flexibility
You won’t become muscle-bound and stiff like many people do who just lift weights all the time. You’ll still build strength training MMA while at the same time becoming more flexible. You don’t have to be flexible to start training MMA – with regular training you’ll become more flexible.
8) Reduces Stress
It’s a fact that regular exercise is not only healthy – it’s a key element in reducing stress in your life. A problem with plain-old “gym workouts” is that they usually get pretty boring – but not with MMA training – with MMA training, you’re in a positive environment of constant learning (which is another key element in stress reduction).
You’re getting taught by our trained instructors to continually get better each and every time you step on our mats… and not only that, you’ll have coaches and teammates helping you along the way. So if you’ve had a stressful day, you can rest assured your stress levels will be reduced the minute you walk into our academy.
9) Doesn’t Get Boring… FACT: MMA Traing Can Be FUN!
Our students are having a ton of fun learning MMA. Let’s face it. Going to a regular gym can be boring, especially when you’re going through the same old routine day in and day out. Instead of walking from machine to machine like some kind of zombie, you’ll be able to actually learn something that could save your life while at the same time getting in spectacular shape and learning to defend yourself. You’ll be constantly learning and applying techniques that could save your life and you’ll be doing it in an atmosphere that promotes fun and learning.
10) Increases Self Confidence
Once you start seeing your results from training MMA with us you’ll notice that your self-confidence will have no bounds (especially when you got compliments from people who hardly paid attention to you before). Our happily-involved students have eliminated fear (many come to use because they want to be rest assured knowing they can walk down the street knowing full well they can handle themselves in a fight or physical confrontation. create a more powerful self image. By channeling your energy into something positive, you – and others – will notice something “different” about you. Your self confidence will become “unshakeable!”
“MMA Training Is For Everybody”
We know that all kinds of different people want to train MMA. From people who want to get in the cage and duke it out to people who want to experience the rush of training like a fighter without getting punched in the face. We train competitive MMA fighters and we also train people who want to train for the fun of it without getting into the competitive side.
“Let’s See If We Can Meet Your Needs”
That's why we offer our initial consultation along with our 30-day free trial. When you see us for the first time, we can sit down with you and really get into your specific, personal needs in order to figure out what would be the best program for you.
Many of our students come to us already knowing exactly what they want to do. But most of them tell us they just want to "give it a try" and see how they like MMA training. Our instructors and program counselors will help you make a well-informed decision so you can rest assured you're doing the right thing for yourself.
Here’s more PROOF that our academy is the best MMA school for you to try:
The life skills and lessons I learn from practicing martial arts and how it has enriched my life, continuously amaze me and has convinced me that joining Gladiators Academy was one of the best decisions of my life. Not only has it vastly improved my fitness, confidence and allowed me to develop close friendships, it has had a profound effect on my career. In the beginning of 2011, I attended a seminar in California with some of the top practitioners in my profession. I was very nervous about attending and anxious about performing in front of those who have enjoyed nationally renowned success in my occupation. Coincidentally, I had also just competed in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament and was preparing for a larger tournament in Houston, Texas. Upon realizing that I was experiencing some of the same emotions with regard to the seminar that I had felt in my Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, I made a conscious effort to utilize the skills and lessons from martial arts to make the most of the seminar. I embraced my fear, utilizing it for energy and required myself to be totally present in the moment to perform as well as I possibly could at the seminar. I took chances that I normally would not have taken, and it turned out to be one of the most important professional weeks in my life. I drew accolades from those that I had previously been intimidated by, and the experience ultimately led to an opportunity to train with the very best in my profession. I am very grateful for Tim Credeur and the other instructors at Gladiators Academy. Tim is my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, but as he teaches me the way of martial arts, I also consider him a life coach. I am in awe of his talent, I have respect for him as a person and I envy the passion he has for his profession. Gladiators has vastly improved the quality of my life physically, emotionally, professionally and spiritually. My personal growth has also had a positive influence on my marriage.
Kyle Sherman
Lawyer
“There’s Nothing Quite Like Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training”
Here's some more of what you'll get out of our mixed martial arts (MMA) program:
- You’ll experience the mental and physical “rush” that comes with MMA training (not only is it exciting, but it’s a whole lot of FUN too!)
- You’ll get into kick-butt shape – and FAST (many of the world’s strongest and best-conditioned athletes are MMA fighters – we’ll show you how they do it)
- You’ll develop “functional muscles” not bulky do-nothing muscles (you’ll become a lean, mean, fighting machine and get even STRONGER than you were before – even if you’re a weight lifter – because you’ll build functional muscles by doing “sport-specific” exercises and drills that make you “fighting strong”)
- You’ll learn a mixed martial arts fighting system with an organized curriculum that takes the “guess work” out of learning
- You’ll learn the basic fundamental principles and techniques you need to have in order to improve as quickly as possible
- You’ll be in a safe, structured environment – safety is our #1 concern – so you won’t have to worry about getting injured (you won’t even have to spar or get hit if you don’t want to)
- You’ll be able to work at a pace that’s right for you so that you can personally absorb and retain all the information you learn
- You’ll be taught by professional instructors who are trained to “build you up” as a student
- You’ll discover strength and conditioning exercises and MMA drills that UFC fighters use to prepare get in shape for their fights
- You’ll be a part of a proven MMA system that gives you maximum results in minimum time (we are committed to making sure you improve every single time you set foot in our MMA academy)
- You will transform your body into a kick-butt fighting machine (you’ll feel stronger, faster, and better than you ever have before)
- Our instructors will “walk you by the hand” and teach you our secrets to MMA success
- You’ll get our proven MMA training method that can take a total “newbie” and transform you into a bonafied MMA expert
- You’ll have a variety of classes to choose from (striking, ground, mma, takedowns, beginner, advanced, sparring, no-sparring, technique-only, open mat time, etc.)
- You’ll be trained by champions (*Add your or your staff’s competitive accomplishments*)
- You will learn physical and mental preparation for the street or in the fight cage
- You’ll be taught by trainers that can not only fight well but more importantly, they will train YOU properly to ensure you get the most out of our MMA program and become a complete fighter (whether you want to compete or not)
- You’ll work out in a positive atmosphere where you are treated with RESPECT
- You’ll get help from our professional, courteous staff (we don’t try to intimidate people or show how “tough” we are; we don’t need to; it isn’t about our “ego” anyway – it’s about what we can do for YOU and how we can build you up into the best shape of your life while learning how to fight MMA in the process)
- You’ll improve your flexibility which helps prevent injury and makes you stronger (you’ll be able to punch hard, kick higher, and be even more dangerous with your ground fighting techniques)
- You’ll discover how to knock almost anyone out cold (you’ll learn how to strike hard and where to strike for maximum effect)
- You’ll learn sneaky submission holds that end a fight quickly and efficiently without things getting messy
- You’ll learn how to fight in “close quarters.” Fact: Close combat fighting skills can save your life (this is especially important for law enforcement and military)
- You will learn techniques and strategies for self-defense and competition (what’s so great about MMA is that it’s one of the only martial arts where just about every single technique is something you can use on the street as well)
- You’ll learn chokes, arm locks, leg locks and other ways to finish a fight without have to throw a single punch or kick
- You’ll learn how to throw devastating knockout elbows, knees, punches and kicks that are designed to end fights fast
- You’ll learn takedowns and throws so you can control where you want the fight to end up (you’ll learn how to take people down and also how to defend takedowns so you don’t get taken down)
- You’ll experience the passion, excitement, team spirit and pride at our school by being a member of our team (whether you want to compete or not)
- You’ll learn what works and what doesn’t work in a real fight (and you’ll be surprised at what you find out)
- You’ll discover how to quickly take out an opponent on the feet or on the ground (MMA is about being able to control the fight situation whether you’re on the feet or on the ground)
- You will get stronger, tougher, more endurance and stamina (you won’t get tired), and on top of that, you’ll look and feel a whole lot better
- You’ll get exceptional service in all areas. (If you have a question about anything at all, we will answer it. If you have any problems, we’ll solve them. If you need help, we will help you. We are 100% committed to your personal development as a mixed martial arts athlete.)
- You’ll learn our systematic training method for creating MMA champions (and even our students who don’t want to fight can rest assured they would do very well if they did)
- You will have coaches and instructors who CARE about you and your success (we guarantee that no other school in the area has more caring and passionate instructors)
- And much more…

My son’s core body strength has increased and his confidence in himself has skyrocketed. His issues with bullies have been resolved. He was taught many different ways to handle situations and he no longer sees them as a problem and feels more “in control”. Most importantly is his respect & discipline not just towards others but towards himself. He simply seems happier. The instructors or coaches & all of the staff are the best role models you could ever be blessed with. My wife and I feel that the money spent at Gladiators is one of the best investments we have made. Thank you Gladiator Academy.
Richard Blanchard
Father of Lucas Blanchard
“Quality MMA Training Is Hard To Find”
A big problem many people have who want to start training MMA is that they can't find a quality school to train at. There's just not many good schools out there who are qualified to train people in mixed martial arts fighting. Sure, a lot of schools "say" they're good, or throw a few MMA stickers and posters up on their windows so people might think that, but the reality is that good, quality MMA schools are hard to find.
That's the bad news... the GOOD news is that you live close by to the top MMA schools in your area. And, for a limited time, we're offering a 30-day free trial program so you can see if our proven MMA training system meets your needs.
Incredible 30-Day FREE Trial Offer!
Call Us Now (337-504-2730)
You’ll be able to “test drive” our MMA program for a full 30 days free with absolutely no obligation. The choice is ultimately yours, but through our experiences we’ve found that after people see the value we provide to our students, they end up joining before the end of the “trial” period… but no matter what, you’ll get 30 FREE days of training here, guaranteed.
Plus… we’ve taken away any kind of “risk” you might feel about giving us a try…
60-Day “No Risk” Money Back Guarantee
We are confident you'll love our program just as much as our current happily-involved students. So confident, in fact, we are offering a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you participate in our MMA classes for 60 days, take 2 classes per week, and decide that our program is not what you wanted, just tell us and we'll immediately refund your money (but we highly doubt you'll do that).
“No other MMA school in the area is offering this much value!”
It’ll be drop-dead simple for you to find out if our program is for you.
When you come visit us, along with our 30-Day Free Trial Program and 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee, you’ll get 1 free private lesson with one of our highly trained instructors… you’ll get to participate in an introductory MMA class... you’ll get a tour of the academy along with a free student conference with one of our program counselors… and a free t-shirt.
Here are more details about the extra bonuses and services we provide…
You’ll Get All This For FREE…
• Tour + FREE Student Conference ($25.00 Value)
Before or during the introductory program you’ll get to meet one-on-one with one of our program counselors to discuss your needs. We will educate you regarding the self-defense and fitness aspect of our program, answer all of your questions and give you tips on how to start the program in order to make the most out of your first 60 days here.
• 1 FREE Private Lesson ($100.00 Value.)
You’ll be able to experience some the powerful benefits promised in this letter and see the potential of what our MMA program can do for you. During this lesson you will be taught some of the key fundamentals and basics of our MMA program so that you will be able to participate in a regular class and feel comfortable. Most people who were “on the fence” about getting started consider it a “no brainer” after taking the private lesson and learning some of what our program can do for them.
• 1 FREE Introductory Mixed Martial Arts Class ($25.00 Value)
You’ll get to use your basic techniques you learned in your private lesson to get a great workout. You’ll learn the techniques and skills needed to succeed in mixed martial arts and get a kick-butt workout all at the same time. You'll meet some of our other happily-involved MMA students, you'll have the time of your life and you can talk to other students about their experiences with our program.
• 1 FREE MMA T-Shirt ($20.00 Value)
You’ll get one of our MMA t-shirts for free so you can wear it during training here (our students also wear these shirts with pride on the streets).
"If you're thinking about giving MMA a try, whether you want to compete or not, then this will be the best decision you can make for yourself."
We’re giving you 30 free days of training plus over $150.00 worth of products and services for free just to check us out and give us a try. That’s how confident we are in our program. Don't you owe it to yourself to at least give it a try? Don't wait. Take action!
Give us a call NOW to start our amazing 30-Day Free Trial Program so you can experience the thrill of MMA training with us! Ask for Christian, John David or Brady. (Our phone lines are open 24-hours a day, so you can call us even if it’s 3am in the morning.)
337-504-2730
“You Really Can’t Afford Not To Try
Gladiator Academy of Lafayette's 30-Day Free Trial Program”
Here’s even more PROOF:
“The benefits I have received from joining Gladiator's Academy have been more than I could have ever imagined. Tim has truly changed my outlook on life and how I carry myself both as a competitor and a functioning member of society. If you want any indication of the type of person Tim is, all one needs to do is attend one of his children’s classes. There is a reason the kids gravitate, respect, and love Tim so much. His self-less devotion to his gym, art and students shines brightly as soon as you walk into the gym. You don’t feel like a customer, instead you genuinely feel like one of the family. The same things the children love about Tim are the same reasons the adult classes are packed every night. He has given me tools to be able to push me above and beyond my limits and has made me comfortable pushing these limits which has transcended to success in life outside of the gym. I was able to utilize some of these tools earlier this year when I confronted a weight issue I had. I was coming off of a foot surgery that had me off my feet for a good month and a half. During this time off my weight naturally elevated to 245 lbs due to the lack of activity from the procedure. It was a bad time for me emotionally knowing that I was at the heaviest I've ever been in my life at the young age of 23. It was about this time that Tim informed me about an IBJJF tournament in Houston. This gave me the perfect opportunity to kick up my training. With Tim's help and motivation he was able to help me reach my fitness goals while also pushing my BJJ game to the next level. Not once did Tim ever say I couldn't do something and he had an honest investment in my personal well being. I type this today having far exceeded my original fitness goal weighing in this past week at a lean 210 lbs. I’m grateful for having Tim in my life as an instructor and a friend. I have become a better student, son, employee, brother and fiancé to my sweetheart since I started training. Thank you Tim.
Jared Conques
Legal Investigator
"Yes! I want to give your MMA program a try for 30 days FREE!"
Here's exactly what to do:
Call our academy at 337-504-2730 to schedule your free tour, free consultation and free private introductory lesson. Ask for Christian, John David or Brady and he/she will get you all set.
That's it! (Simple, right?)
Once you come see us, we have no doubt you'll be blown away with what we can do for you. In fact, we're so confident in our program that we're willing to let you try our program for 30 days free. On top of that, we offer a 60-day money-back guarantee; that means that if you give us a fair shot for 60 days, take 2 classes per week, and you're still not satisfied for any reason, we'll refund your money on the spot (but we highly doubt you will). How's that for taking any kind of risk away?
If you think MMA training is something you might want to try, why not come see for yourself if you'll like it? Give us a call right now at 337-504-2730 and let us help you get started.
We’re look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Master Tim Credeur
P.S. Don’t wait to give us a call because there’s no telling just how long this incredible 30-day free trial offer is going to last. (And don’t forget about the over $150.00 in products and services we’re giving you as a bonus just for coming to see us.) Take action and call us NOW.
P.P.S. If you have any questions, schedule your initial consultation and when we meet we can sit down and go over all of them in detail. Just ask for Christian, John David or Brady. Call now at 337-504-2730. As soon as you set foot into our school and give it our program a try, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start training MMA at Gladiators Academy of Lafayette much sooner!
The life skills and lessons I learn from practicing martial arts and how it has enriched my life, continuously amaze me and has convinced me that joining Gladiators Academy was one of the best decisions of my life. Not only has it vastly improved my fitness, confidence and allowed me to develop close friendships, it has had a profound effect on my career. In the beginning of 2011, I attended a seminar in California with some of the top practitioners in my profession. I was very nervous about attending and anxious about performing in front of those who have enjoyed nationally renowned success in my occupation. Coincidentally, I had also just competed in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament and was preparing for a larger tournament in Houston, Texas. Upon realizing that I was experiencing some of the same emotions with regard to the seminar that I had felt in my Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, I made a conscious effort to utilize the skills and lessons from martial arts to make the most of the seminar. I embraced my fear, utilizing it for energy and required myself to be totally present in the moment to perform as well as I possibly could at the seminar. I took chances that I normally would not have taken, and it turned out to be one of the most important professional weeks in my life. I drew accolades from those that I had previously been intimidated by, and the experience ultimately led to an opportunity to train with the very best in my profession. I am very grateful for Tim Credeur and the other instructors at Gladiators Academy. Tim is my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, but as he teaches me the way of martial arts, I also consider him a life coach. I am in awe of his talent, I have respect for him as a person and I envy the passion he has for his profession. Gladiators has vastly improved the quality of my life physically, emotionally, professionally and spiritually. My personal growth has also had a positive influence on my marriage.
Kyle Sherman
Lawyer
Learn Self Defense, Lose Weight, Gain Confidence, Teach Your Child Discipline, Get In Incredible Shape, And Join The Best Team In The Country!!! 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship Team.


My son’s core body strength has increased and his confidence in himself has skyrocketed. His issues with bullies have been resolved. He was taught many different ways to handle situations and he no longer sees them as a problem and feels more “in control”. Most importantly is his respect & discipline not just towards others but towards himself. He simply seems happier. The instructors or coaches & all of the staff are the best role models you could ever be blessed with. My wife and I feel that the money spent at Gladiators is one of the best investments we have made. Thank you Gladiator Academy.
Richard Blanchard
Father of Lucas Blanchard
Since UFC 1 it has shown how a smaller, weaker opponent can overcome an adversary much larger! You’ve seen the videos of Royce Gracie tapping out Ken Shamrock and all other contenders. Every MMA fighter on the planet must train in Jiu Jitsu because they know about it’s lethal effectiveness.
“The benefits I have received from joining Gladiator's Academy have been more than I could have ever imagined. Tim has truly changed my outlook on life and how I carry myself both as a competitor and a functioning member of society. If you want any indication of the type of person Tim is, all one needs to do is attend one of his children’s classes. There is a reason the kids gravitate, respect, and love Tim so much. His self-less devotion to his gym, art and students shines brightly as soon as you walk into the gym. You don’t feel like a customer, instead you genuinely feel like one of the family. The same things the children love about Tim are the same reasons the adult classes are packed every night. He has given me tools to be able to push me above and beyond my limits and has made me comfortable pushing these limits which has transcended to success in life outside of the gym. I was able to utilize some of these tools earlier this year when I confronted a weight issue I had. I was coming off of a foot surgery that had me off my feet for a good month and a half. During this time off my weight naturally elevated to 245 lbs due to the lack of activity from the procedure. It was a bad time for me emotionally knowing that I was at the heaviest I've ever been in my life at the young age of 23. It was about this time that Tim informed me about an IBJJF tournament in Houston. This gave me the perfect opportunity to kick up my training. With Tim's help and motivation he was able to help me reach my fitness goals while also pushing my BJJ game to the next level. Not once did Tim ever say I couldn't do something and he had an honest investment in my personal well being. I type this today having far exceeded my original fitness goal weighing in this past week at a lean 210 lbs. I’m grateful for having Tim in my life as an instructor and a friend. I have become a better student, son, employee, brother and fiancé to my sweetheart since I started training. Thank you Tim.
Jared Conques
Legal Investigator

“There is a terrific sense of kinship, a brotherhood that embraces you immediately upon entering. I knew instantly that Gladiator's was the place I wanted my boy to embark on his Jiu Jitsu studies. Beyond the technical expertise that is offered lies the philosophical lessons conveyed regarding ethics, personal growth, responsibility, respect etc. The total package: The best technical Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction available combined with sound guidance to direct our children toward making good decisions. My son loves his instructors and loves his Jiu Jitsu training. Your daily efforts are much appreciated.
Charles Papadakis
Ethan Papadakis Father
