Belmont · Michigan

Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense

2355 Belmont Center Dr NE Ste 105, Belmont, MI 49306

4.969 reviews · via Google

About Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense

Kraken Jiu Jitsu runs three Michigan academies - Belmont (near Grand Rapids), Big Rapids and Cadillac - teaching gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense with kids banded as Little Krakens (3-4), Level I (5-7) and Level II (8-12) plus an adult program, and open mats described as an unstructured learning lab for drilling, questions and sparring. Head instructor Professor Tony Erard is the highest ranking BJJ black belt in West Michigan and the only Grand Rapids black belt certified by the IBJJF; his lineage runs Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie, Helio Gracie, Royler Gracie, Rodrigo Pinheiro, and he trained exclusively at Rodrigo Pinheiro's San Antonio academy, logging over 10,000 hours. He is an IBJJF International champion and a career military member. The Cadillac academy is headed by Professor Jeshua Marsh, an IBJJF brown belt Master absolute gi world champion and purple belt Master middleweight gi world champion.

Pricing

Memberships

Adult Program - one monthThe adult program meets multiple times per week. Recurring payments save $10 a month; where two or more members of the same household set up recurring payments the price drops to $100 per adult.

$130/mo

Adult Program - recurring paymentThe $130 monthly rate less the stated $10 recurring-payment saving.

$120/mo

Programs & discounts

Adult Program - household of 2+ on recurring paymentsFamily

$100/mo

Kid's Program - one monthKids · The kids program meets three times per week. Recurring payments save $10 a month.

$100/mo

Kid's Program - family of 2+ kids on recurring paymentsFamily

$85/mo

Visits & passes

Drop in fee

$20 drop-in

Gi rentalWhite gis are required; rentals are $20 for a class.

$20 drop-in

Trial class

A free trial class, booked per location (separate registration and waiver links for Belmont, Big Rapids and Cadillac).

Programs

Gi
No-Gi
Kids
Beginners
Wrestling
Judo
Self-Defense
MMA
Open Mat

Weekly Schedule

Full schedule →

6:00 AM

Adult Gi Class

10:00 AM

Adult Gi Class

4:00 PM

Little Krakens Class (Ages 3-4)

5:00 PM

Level I Kids JJ Class (Ages 5-8)

6:00 PM

Adult Fundamentals Class

7:00 PM

Adult Gi Class

Mon

6:00 AM

Adult Gi Class

10:00 AM

Adult Gi Class

4:00 PM

Little Krakens Class (Ages 3-4)

5:00 PM

Level I Kids JJ Class (Ages 5-8)

6:00 PM

Adult Fundamentals Class

7:00 PM

Adult Gi Class

Tue

6:00 AM

Adult No-Gi Class

4:00 PM

Kids No-Gi Class

5:00 PM

Level II Kids JJ Class (Ages 9+)

6:00 PM

Adult No-Gi Class

Wed

6:00 AM

Adult Gi Class

10:00 AM

Adult Gi Class

4:00 PM

Little Krakens Class (Ages 3-4)

5:00 PM

Level I Kids JJ Class (Ages 5-8)

6:00 PM

Adult Fundamentals Class

7:00 PM

Adult Gi Class

Thu

6:00 AM

Adult No-Gi Class

4:00 PM

Kids No-Gi Class

5:00 PM

Level II Kids JJ Class (Ages 9+)

6:00 PM

Adult No-Gi Class

Fri

6:00 AM

Adult Gi Class

10:00 AM

Adult Gi Class

Sat

10:00 AM

Kids (All Ages)

11:00 AM

Adult Gi Class

12:00 PM

Rolling

Sun

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Instructors

Tony ErardBlack Belt

head instructor, Kraken Jiu Jitsu Belmont

Lineage: Royler Gracie → Rodrigo Pinheiro

Jeshua MarshBlack Belt

head instructor, Kraken Jiu Jitsu Cadillac

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense cost?+

Monthly membership at Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense ranges from $120 to $130 per month. Drop-in classes are $20.

Does Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense?+

The head instructor is Tony Erard, a black belt with lineage through Helio Gracie, Royler Gracie, Rodrigo Pinheiro.

Does Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense accept drop-ins?+

Yes, Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense accepts drop-ins for $20 per class. Contact the gym to confirm availability.

Does Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense have open mat?+

Yes, Kraken Jiu Jitsu - BJJ & Self-Defense runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.