Third Gate Defense and Fitness

Martial arts in Metairie, United States.

Details checked against the gym's website, October 2026Reviews on Google ↗

Third Gate Defense and Fitness is a martial arts gym in Metairie, Louisiana, United States — one of 9 gyms in Metairie on the Mat Track directory. Its timetable lists classes on all seven days of the week. Timetables and offers are on thirdgatedefense.com and @thirdgatedefense.

KidsDrop-in

From $100/monthView timetable

Details

3414 Hessmer Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002
Head coach: Sam Kane
Affiliation: Israeli Krav International, NOLA BJJ

Class schedule

 
06:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:00···16:0017:0018:0019:0020:00
Mon
Krav Maga17:30
Cardio Bag18:30
Tue
Fight Fit!06:00
Cardio Bag07:00
Krav Maga17:30
BJJ (No Gi)18:30
Wed
Cardio Bag06:00
Kids Defense16:30
BJJ (Gi/No Gi)17:30
Cardio Bag18:30
Thu
Fight Fit!06:00
Krav Maga17:30
BJJ (Gi)18:30
Fri
Fight Fit!06:00
Cardio Bag07:00
Krav Maga11:00
Kids Cardio16:30
Krav Maga17:30
Sat
Yoga09:00
Krav Maga11:00
Sun
Kids BJJ10:30
GrapplingOther

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. Read from the timetable PDF on thirdgatedefense.com, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Prices

Regular membership$100 / month
Regular membership$115 / month
Regular membership$130 / month
Punch card$100
Drop-in class$20 per class

As listed on thirdgatedefense.com, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the gym.

Coaches

  • Sam KaneHead InstructorBlack Belt
  • Amber KaneInstructor/General ManagerBlack Belt
  • Russ AlmarazInstructorBlack Belt
  • Laura EllerFitness Lead/Instructor
  • Addie KentInstructor

Good to know

Can visitors drop in at Third Gate Defense and Fitness?
Yes, visitors can drop in at Third Gate Defense and Fitness ($20 per class).
Does Third Gate Defense and Fitness have kids' classes?
Yes, Third Gate Defense and Fitness runs kids' classes.
When are adult classes at Third Gate Defense and Fitness?
Third Gate Defense and Fitness runs adult classes in the early morning (from 6am), in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
Does Third Gate Defense and Fitness train gi or no-gi?
Both. Third Gate Defense and Fitness runs gi and no-gi classes.
What should I bring to my first class at Third Gate Defense and Fitness?
Bring water bottle. Wear pants or workout leggings and t-shirt. Train barefoot, no shoes on mats. Please mention any injuries or limitations to instructor before class starts.
What does Third Gate Defense and Fitness teach?
Third Gate Defense and Fitness covers self-defence, sparring and conditioning.

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