Japanese Martial Arts Center Announces New Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - EntSun -- The Japanese Martial Arts Center (JMAC) has announced the launch of new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Ann Arbor under the name Kozen Grappling, marking a significant expansion of its grappling curriculum and training offerings for 2026.

Kozen Grappling is designed to complement JMAC's long-standing foundation in Japanese martial arts, particularly Kodokan Judo and Nihon Jujutsu. Rather than treating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a standalone discipline, the program integrates traditional Japanese grappling principles with the strategic depth and adaptability of modern BJJ. This unified approach provides students with a comprehensive system that emphasizes technical precision, positional control, and problem-solving on the ground.

The introduction of BJJ at JMAC reflects a broader educational vision focused on lineage, discipline, and long-term skill development. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shares deep historical roots with Judo—especially Kosen Judo, which emphasized extended ground engagement—making its inclusion a natural evolution of JMAC's existing programs. The Kozen Grappling curriculum encourages cross-disciplinary learning while maintaining the values of respect, structure, and continuous improvement that define the JMAC training experience.

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The launch of Kozen Grappling coincides with the near completion of JMAC's expansion and renovation project. The updated facility features two large, clean, and well-lit training spaces, including a fully sprung floor designed to enhance safety and support training longevity. The expanded dojo also provides improved accommodations for demonstrations, open houses, and community events.

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As part of a pilot launch, Kozen Grappling will be offered to current JMAC students at no additional cost during the first half of 2026. Students participating in the program may pursue progression in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt system, the Judo belt system, or both, creating flexible pathways for growth within a single training environment.

For more information about Kozen Grappling or JMAC's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Ann Arbor, interested individuals are encouraged to visit the JMAC website or attend an upcoming class or open house.

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About JMAC: About Japanese Martial Arts Center: Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, JMAC is an authentic Japanese martial arts facility that focuses on karate, judo, Nihon jujutsu, and iaido serving the Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Pinckney, and Canton areas as well as all Southeast Michigan. Experienced instructors train the mind, body, and spirit of members at an individualized pace, offering martial arts to both experienced and inexperienced students.

Contact: https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/contact