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CrowesNest BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in White Pigeon, Michigan
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule crowesnestbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (269) 615-8954
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“A great class of self defense in which the master and fellow students treat you as a friend that requires help rather than a magit in the dirt that will never succeed!”
“The environment is very friendly with a good mix of beginners and experienced grapplers.”
What members say
“Talented & patient instructor with a great facility!”
“The environment is very friendly with a good mix of beginners and experienced grapplers.”
“CRowesNest is a humble local sanctuary for good form, family and longevity in the world of Jiu-Jitsu”
“Their emphasis on technique is evident, and they have a well-structured curriculum that is exceptionally beginner-friendly.”
From the reviews
I've had an incredible experience at CRowes Nest. The environment is very friendly with a good mix of beginners and experienced grapplers. Their emphasis on technique is evident, and they have a well-structured curriculum that is exceptionally beginner-friendly. Highly recommend!
A little over a year into my training and I cannot say enough about my 2nd home! This place has been so welcoming from day 1! Instruction is precise and patient! CRowesNest BJJ has had amazing seminars as well! With the likes of Pedro Sauer and Jeff Curran!
So, I just recently starting going to the Crowe's Nest. If you're intimidated about embarking on a bjj journey- new people, what the culture might be like, etc. this Is a great place to start. Top to bottom a supportive atmosphere. You will hug a stranger.
This place is amazing, great facility with mats from wall to wall and it’s a decent sized place. The atmosphere is great, people are incredible and the instructor is top notch. I’d recommend this gym to anyone I know and care about.
New to BJJ? Start at CrowesNest BJJ
CrowesNest BJJ 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.
Your first BJJ class at CrowesNest BJJ
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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