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Kraken Jiu Jitsu - Ardmore OK
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ardmore, Oklahoma
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
- Membership memberships run around $25/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 6–14) — 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 krakenardmore.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (940) 580-0215
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“3 of my kids have been involved in the kid classes, the coaches have been encouraging and helped the kids feel comfortable.”
“As a teen girl I’m really inspired by the women that get on the mat.”
“In 2020 I started training Jujitsu for fun and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“The kids classes are always fun and help us learn and grow in our jujitsu abilities and the same goes for the adult and judo classes.”
What members say
“Coach Kyle has been welcoming and supportive of me coming in as a new adult female with no jiu-jitsu experience.”
“Coach Kyle has been welcoming and supportive of me coming in as a new adult female with no jiu-jitsu experience.”
“Kyle, the head coach at Kraken and Jeff the assistant coach, are constantly helping us improve our technique.”
“Coach Kyle has been welcoming and supportive of me coming in as a new adult female with no jiu-jitsu experience.”
From the reviews
In 2020 I started training Jujitsu for fun and self defense. The bonus most people don’t expect is the community of kids and adults supporting each other. The kids classes are always fun and help us learn and grow in our jujitsu abilities and the same goes for the adult and judo classes.
Coach Kyle has been welcoming and supportive of me coming in as a new adult female with no jiu-jitsu experience. The community aspect of Kraken has been a great experience for my whole family. 3 of my kids have been involved in the kid classes, the coaches have been encouraging and helped the kids feel comfortable.
For years, numerous coworkers and friends would constantly tell me of the need to start training. We focus so much on training in different areas that are only a small portion of the job. It wasn’t until I got a phone call from a good friend and coworker who was training at Kraken at the time.
Kraken Jiu Jitsu is a fantastic place to learn Brazilian Jiujitsu and Judo. The instructors are phenomenal and give each student's technique attention. I've been training here for three years and couldn't imagine being anywhere else. The Judo instruction is particularly fun.
New to BJJ? Start at Kraken Jiu Jitsu - Ardmore OK
Kraken Jiu Jitsu - Ardmore OK 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 Kraken Jiu Jitsu - Ardmore OK
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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