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Southside Dojo
4.6 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Portage, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 6–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule southsidedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (269) 385-0111
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter is enjoying the teaching of Karate and Japanese.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter is enjoying the teaching of Karate and Japanese.”
What members say
“Amazing instructors, family friend environment.”
From the reviews
Wonderful dojo with a diversity of classes and styles to suit a wide variety of martial artists. Family friendly and a great group of people. Also very affordable considering the high caliber of the instructors there.
Always great to get in there. If you are interested in something, this is the place in Kalamazoo. There's a style for just about anyone.
This is authentic Okinawan kouburyu karate. I really enjoy it here. Good teachers. Friendly. But, expect you to train hard, listen. I highly recommend this dojo.
My daughter is enjoying the teaching of Karate and Japanese. Patient and helpful team. Her confidence is growing with each lesson.
Your first BJJ class at Southside Dojo
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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