Adults and teens 13+
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the art of controlling someone on the ground using leverage instead of strength. At Snyder Dojo you'll learn it in a relaxed, ego-free room where beginners are coached through every position — for one of the most affordable memberships in town: $60 a month.
Wednesday's beginner class walks you through the fundamentals: guard, mount, side control, escapes, and your first submissions.
Wednesday's advanced class and Saturday afternoon BJJ go deeper — sweeps, passing, chains of attacks, and live rolling.
Your $60 membership also includes Monday no-gi grappling and judo, so you're never short on mat time or takedowns.
A lot of people are curious about BJJ but nervous about walking into a gym full of tough guys. Snyder Dojo is the opposite: smaller classes, patient instruction, and training partners who want you to come back next week.
| Day | Time | Class | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 6:35–7:30 PM | Beginner BJJ | Adults 13+ |
| Wednesday | 7:30–8:30 PM | Advanced BJJ | Adults 13+ |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM | BJJ | Adults 13+ |
Every class on the schedule — including no-gi grappling Monday and judo — is included in one $60/month membership. See the full schedule & pricing.
Start with Beginner BJJ on Wednesday at 6:35 PM. It covers the core positions, escapes, and submissions at a pace that makes sense for new students. When you're ready, stay for Advanced BJJ at 7:30 PM or join the Saturday 4 PM class.
At Snyder Dojo it's $60 a month — and that includes every class on the schedule: BJJ, no-gi grappling, and judo. Two family members are $105 and families of three or more are $140. Your first class is free and there's no contract.
No. Jiu-jitsu is built on leverage and technique rather than size or strength, and you set your own pace. Plenty of adults start in their 30s, 40s, and beyond. You'll get in shape by training — you don't have to get in shape first.
Not here. Safety and comfort come first, and partners look out for each other. You'll roll hard when you want to and dial it back when you need to.
Both. The Wednesday and Saturday BJJ classes are jiu-jitsu, and Monday is no-gi grappling. One membership covers all of it.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars across 21 Google reviews.
Smaller, laid-back & friendly dojo. As a woman, I feel very comfortable training here, and there's been a pretty good ratio of women to men whenever I've been there. The kids classes are great, and Chris is great with helping beginners and giving them personal one-on-one attention in their first judo class. The prices are insanely reasonable, and the grappling class is practically like having a 2nd BJJ class during the week.
You can't beat it for Judo in the kzoo area, and there's some fantastic stuff being taught in MMA, grappling and BJJ. Add in some very reasonable rates and you've got a great place to train. I also bring my boys here for the kid's judo class, and it's really helping them to grow up right.
He is a great teacher He know how to teach a beginner from basics very knowledgeable very patient with both kids and adults
Your first class is free. Come try it — no contract, no pressure, no egos on the mat.