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Central Michigan Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alma, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule centralmichiganjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 989-576-4092
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:45–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:45–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Eric and Sheril are wonderful instructors, the kids class and adults classes are great experiences.”
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From the reviews
Eric and Sheril are wonderful instructors, the kids class and adults classes are great experiences. Both are very wise and know what they’re doing when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you’re considering martial arts, or even just a workout, I highly recommend CMBJJ!
My son had shown no interest in anything but screen time & after one session with coach Sheril he wanted to keep doing this and now since many elementary school sports have been thrown away for better or worse my youngest is competing as well and loves it.
I started Training late last year. Central Michigan BJJ is a great gym to learn Jiu Jitsu and to challenge yourself. The coaches work great with all ages and experience levels. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who wants to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and would like personal growth.
My 9 year old son has been attending for 1-1/2 years now and we are beyond grateful for such a great learning environment for him. Sheril and Eric are both so great with the kids! They not only teach the skills but also respect and determination.
New to BJJ? Start at Central Michigan Jiu Jitsu Academy
Central Michigan Jiu Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Central Michigan Jiu Jitsu Academy
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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