The Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids team mission is to bring high quality Jiu Jitsu in a family friendly environment. We are striving to build champions on and off the mats. From our youth program to our adults we seek to create self- confident and strong individuals of all genders at all ages. We will be offering world class Jiu Jitsu 7 days a week to meet the needs of our students.
Collectively, our main instructors possess over 27 years of teaching and competition experience. CGT-GR is a true no politics school that strives to make our students feel comfortable and eager to train again the next day! If you want to come train, no matter what your affiliation, our doors are always open.
Collectively, our main instructors possess over 27 years of teaching and competition experience. CGT-GR is a true no politics school that strives to make our students feel comfortable and eager to train again the next day! If you want to come train, no matter what your affiliation, our doors are always open.
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Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu is considered to be more offensive and aggressive in nature, so it is well suited for MMA competition. In our Adult gi classes you will train in a traditional uniform (GI) while in the Nogi and wrestling classes we suggest you wear a tight fitting shirt and shorts preferably with no pockets if possible.
Our youth curriculum follows the IBJJF belt system of 4 stripes per belt and 3 belts per color. It is very important to us that kids earn their belt, nobody will be handed a belt they have not earned. The work ethic and respect that learning jiu jitsu will teach the children is a life long skill that will benefit them.
As part of Carlson Gracie Team, you'll have access to some of the highest level competitors in the state running our competition team. We follow a lead from the front philosophy, where if we tell you to compete we will be right beside you competing as well and supporting you.
We have a strong tight knit competition team that has proven itself time and time again as our instructors and students have won multiple expert divisions and gold at IBJJF, NAGA, Newbreed, local tournament circuits and have over accumulated pro grappling wins as well.Our instructors will show you competition tested and proven techniques.
We have a strong tight knit competition team that has proven itself time and time again as our instructors and students have won multiple expert divisions and gold at IBJJF, NAGA, Newbreed, local tournament circuits and have over accumulated pro grappling wins as well.Our instructors will show you competition tested and proven techniques.
Our program is based on and follows the great Gracie Survival Tactics program, and yes our coaches are all Gracie Survival Tactics certified! We believe jiu-jitsu is an important part of all law enforcement officers training, but it is a different jiu-jitsu with a whole different set of rules!
With our certified head instructor Troy White serving as the defense tactics instructor and being an active black belt in his training for Brazilian jiu-jitsu as well as a sheriff deputy he provides realistic up to date style and knowledge of grappling for officers self defense.Our goal is to help provide easily accessible continuing education for any and all active law enforcement.
With our certified head instructor Troy White serving as the defense tactics instructor and being an active black belt in his training for Brazilian jiu-jitsu as well as a sheriff deputy he provides realistic up to date style and knowledge of grappling for officers self defense.Our goal is to help provide easily accessible continuing education for any and all active law enforcement.
To provide sound instruction & guidance in the art of traditional Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) under the guidance of the World Thai Boxing Association (WTBA). As an academy of the WTBA we firmly believe, "Our mission is to advance, promote and preserve the traditional martial arts of Thailand through our expanding international Muay Thai community."
Reviews (10)
Heather Hogan
Feb 02, 2022
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The coaches here are very good at what they do and make sure every student is getting the attention that they need to succeed. My son has been going for just a few weeks. His school teacher reached out to tell me that he has noticed a change in my sons confidence recently and that he has been more involved in class. Credit to the team at Carlson Gracie for the boost in my sons self esteem!
Christopher Lamar
Feb 01, 2022
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Ryan Udell
Jan 28, 2022
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Austin Castillo
Jan 27, 2022
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Hannah Smith
Nov 18, 2021
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I began attending classes here two weeks ago, never having done any form of martial arts before, and was welcomed with open arms. The instructors are knowledgeable and patient, and everyone here has been so helpful and encouraging, offering me lots of technique tips while rolling and drilling. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to get into bjj, to learn some self defense skills, or to just to try out something new!
Branden Wilson
Nov 12, 2021
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Mike and Sarah have created a great community here. Everyone is very encouraging and supportive of beginners. There is a well thought out curriculum and the instructors are very knowledgeable. After attending the MWF 10 am class for about three months, I started bringing my nieces to the Friday evening class. They are having a great time and learning quickly. They talk about it all week! I would highly recommend this school to anyone who would like to learn for either self-defense or fitness.
Jp Calabio
Nov 02, 2021
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Katie Behrens
Oct 03, 2021
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My daughter (5 years old) has been going here for a few weeks. She does the Little Bulldogs class. This gym is amazing! She is a high energy kid. I have never seen her so engaged and focused in any other activity! The coaches are so awesome in their teaching. Every week she looks forward to coming back. 10 out 10 would recommend to everyone!
Freddy S.
Sep 26, 2021
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Sara, Mike and Alex are incredible people. They really take you in and make it feel like one big happy family. I highly recommend anyone joining this school. I do not come from a mma, wrestling or boxing background yet I feel like I've learned so much in the last few weeks, even with the higher belts no one makes you feel bad for not knowing anything and being a complete novice. I love it so much I had my kid
8 yr old join. From the customer service to the instructors everything has been a world class experience! Top notch!
8 yr old join. From the customer service to the instructors everything has been a world class experience! Top notch!
Carrie Slagter
Sep 14, 2021
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