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Cosens Martial Arts Saginaw LLC

5 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Saginaw, Michigan

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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 (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule cosensmmasaginaw.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (989) 401-5553

Hours

Monday 2–9 PM
Tuesday 2–9 PM
Wednesday 2–9 PM
Thursday 2–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Cosens Martial Arts Saginaw LLC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 32 mentions

“I brought my daughter in for the 2 for 2 class and we have had the most amazing experience with Coach Garcia and Coach Spy!”

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Teens BJJ 5 mentions

“He recently joined the teen class and I am amazed by his dedication to learning and doing well in this class!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“It has helped him build his self confidence in and out of the classroom and teach him valuable life skills beyond self defense.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Cosens Martial Arts Saginaw LLC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“I can't say enough great things about Cosens MMA.”

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🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“We could not be more impressed or satisfied with our experience and our kids love and look forward to the time they spend with their friends at Karate every week.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 130 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Those attributes is what makes a great coach, which drove me to join the program without hesitation.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“They look forward to each session, which speaks volumes about the welcoming and motivating atmosphere you create.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“They look forward to each session, which speaks volumes about the welcoming and motivating atmosphere you create.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“We could not be more impressed or satisfied with our experience and our kids love and look forward to the time they spend with their friends at Karate every week.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 22 mentions

“Besides learning how to protect himself & others, he has learned and improved upon valuable life skills such as respect/self-respect, self-confidence, honesty, focus, etc.”

From the reviews

Cosens is a phenomenal place to train. I plan on taking my nieces and nephews here when they get a little older. The instructors are friendly, professional, and teach well. I been training at Cosens for over a year now and they always have new things to teach us.

★★★★★ — Jesse, Nov 2023

The coaching staff in Saginaw has worked tirelessly with my kids to teach them some of the most important life skills and in the process give them the physical skills to protect themselves and others from those who may try and hurt them.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, May 2024

Our children have been attending Cosens classes for over three years, and the positive impact on them has been remarkable. The Cosens program is not only engaging but also deeply respectful, fostering an environment where discipline and focus are balanced perfectly with fun and enthusiasm.

★★★★★ — Rick, May 2024

Cosens Martial Arts is a very welcoming environment for both new and experienced martial artists. Kids clearly learn discipline, respect, self defense, and fitness skills while also having fun and making friends. I'm a member of the adult classes and the same principles apply.

★★★★★ — Cameron, Aug 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Cosens Martial Arts Saginaw LLC

Cosens Martial Arts Saginaw LLC comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Cosens Martial Arts Saginaw LLC

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Cosens Martial Arts Saginaw LLC

5738 State St, Saginaw, MI48603

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