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Kroyler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Sturgis
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sturgis, 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
- 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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kroylergracie.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 574-226-6425
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been in my brother’s Jesus's jiu-jitsu class for almost 4 years, and my son for about 2.”
“He offers private classes too for those that might not be comfortable with group classes.”
“I would recommend this school to anyone that is looking to learn self defense, get into shape, and challenge themselves.”
“The instruction is top notch and the schools culture is very welcoming to all individuals at all levels.”
What members say
“I’ve trained under Kroyler for around 10 years and he’s a great instructor, does not pressure students into doing anything beyond their abilities and or training goals.”
“Though a small school that’s just starting, it provides a great place to train with welcoming students and instructors that will challenge you!”
“Though a small school that’s just starting, it provides a great place to train with welcoming students and instructors that will challenge you!”
“Great group of people led by a very detailed and knowledgeable instructor.”
“I’ve been doing Brazilian jiu jitsu for a long time and Kroyler Gracie’s schools are the best, high level jiu jitsu instruction I’ve experienced.”
“In that time, I’ve seen immense growth in both of them not just in their skills on the mat, but also in their confidence, and discipline.”
From the reviews
I’ve been doing Brazilian jiu jitsu for a long time and Kroyler Gracie’s schools are the best, high level jiu jitsu instruction I’ve experienced. Jesus Garcia heads the Sturgis school and is an exceptional instructor. He offers private classes too for those that might not be comfortable with group classes.
My daughter has been in my brother’s Jesus's jiu-jitsu class for almost 4 years, and my son for about 2. In that time, I’ve seen immense growth in both of them not just in their skills on the mat, but also in their confidence, and discipline.
So grateful to have this Gym here in town. I trained in Arizona for a couple of years prior to moving back to Michigan. I felt right at home from the first class. Great group of people led by a very detailed and knowledgeable instructor. Can't recommend this place enough.
World class Brazilian Jiujitsu taught be world class instructors. Everyone there is humble and respectful. Super positive environment that encourages and builds people up to become the best version of themselves.
New to BJJ? Start at Kroyler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Sturgis
Kroyler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Sturgis 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 Kroyler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Sturgis
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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