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Puente Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Allegan, Michigan

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (269) 895-9259

Hours

Monday 6–8 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8 PM
Thursday 4:30–8 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
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 Puente Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“My son has been attending Puente Jiu Jitsu for almost 10 months and in the meantime my husband has also started taking classes.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The instructor does a great job teaching to those with all levels from kids to adults to all belt ranks!”

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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 Puente Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“I love being apart of his MMA classes, it has made me a much better and confident person.”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“The instructor does a great job teaching to those with all levels from kids to adults to all belt ranks!”

active competition team 2 mentions

From the reviews

My daughter who is extremely shy and uncomfortable in groups tried Jonny’s class to see if it’s something she would commit to. He was so welcoming and made her feel immediately comfortable even for her lack of experience.

★★★★★ — Danielle, Oct 2024

I have been attending Puente Jiu Jitsu for about 2 months. This type of class is way out of my comfort zone but I'm so glad that I gave it a try! The instructor is amazing at making you feel comfortable and working with you at your pace. The other students are friendly and helpful.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Apr 2023

My son has been attending Puente Jiu Jitsu for almost 10 months and in the meantime my husband has also started taking classes. Both of them love taking lessons from this program! The instructor does a great job teaching to those with all levels from kids to adults to all belt ranks!

★★★★★ — Linnay, Apr 2023

So thankful Jonny brought his jiu jitsu skills to Allegan. Excellent teacher and by far the best price around. Definitely get whipped into shape as well.

★★★★★ — Lucas, May 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Puente Jiu Jitsu

Puente Jiu Jitsu 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.

Call about beginner classes: (269) 895-9259

Your first BJJ class at Puente Jiu Jitsu

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 Puente Jiu Jitsu

101 Sherman St, Allegan, MI49010

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