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Kraken Jiu jitsu - Cadillac Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy martial arts and self-defense
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cadillac, Michigan
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule krakenjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (231) 577-8425
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
The classes they run
“Dropped in for the Tuesday night no gi class and I was welcomed with hospitality, great rolls, a clean gym, and way above average attention to detail from the instructor Tom.”
“Dropped in for the Tuesday night no gi class and I was welcomed with hospitality, great rolls, a clean gym, and way above average attention to detail from the instructor Tom.”
“I highly recommend this program for all BJJ students, be they of advanced or beginner skill levels.”
What members say
“Talk about being blessed to have such an amazing gym with world class coaches in this small town.”
“Brought my beginner sister and we started the class with basic stretching and jiujitsu techniques.”
“Very friendly people, willing to help you learn the moves if you're new, and they go the appropriate intensity.”
“Dropped in for the Tuesday night no gi class and I was welcomed with hospitality, great rolls, a clean gym, and way above average attention to detail from the instructor Tom.”
“Dropped in for the Tuesday night no gi class and I was welcomed with hospitality, great rolls, a clean gym, and way above average attention to detail from the instructor Tom.”
“We were immediately impressed by the clean, disciplined, and fun atmosphere of the academy.”
From the reviews
Loving my time at Cadillac BJJ! Great atmosphere, welcoming people, and a great coach. Not often you get to learn from a world champ! Plenty of mat space, changing, and bathroom space to be comfortable.
I’ve sat in on a few classes that my husband has taken from coach Jesh. I feel like I even know a thing or two! Great coach, gym and atmosphere!
I appreciate coach Jesh here at Cadillac Jiu-JitSu! Knows how to encourage and grow his students at the level they are currently at!
Visited a class at Cadillac Jiujitsu while on vacation in northern Michigan. Brought my beginner sister and we started the class with basic stretching and jiujitsu techniques. Tom, our instructor, was very informative and helpful for her and taught me a few new moves. Very clean gym and changing/shower facilities.
New to BJJ? Start at Kraken Jiu jitsu - Cadillac Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy martial arts and self-defense
Kraken Jiu jitsu - Cadillac Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy martial arts and self-defense 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 Kraken Jiu jitsu - Cadillac Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy martial arts and self-defense
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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