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Kraken Jiu Jitsu - Ardmore OK
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized judo governing body or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, Kodokan or Tenri). If affiliation matters to you, ask which body the dojo belongs to and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $25/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes (ages 6–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule krakenardmore.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (940) 580-0215
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“3 of my kids have been involved in the kid classes, the coaches have been encouraging and helped the kids feel comfortable.”
“As a teen girl I’m really inspired by the women that get on the mat.”
“There's no feeling in the world quite like sailing through the air when a training partner executes a shoulder throw.”
“In 2020 I started training Jujitsu for fun and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Coach Kyle has been welcoming and supportive of me coming in as a new adult female with no jiu-jitsu experience.”
“In 2020 I started training Jujitsu for fun and self defense.”
What members say
“Coach Kyle has been welcoming and supportive of me coming in as a new adult female with no jiu-jitsu experience.”
“Coach Kyle has been welcoming and supportive of me coming in as a new adult female with no jiu-jitsu experience.”
“Kyle, the head coach at Kraken and Jeff the assistant coach, are constantly helping us improve our technique.”
“Coach Kyle has been welcoming and supportive of me coming in as a new adult female with no jiu-jitsu experience.”
“We focus so much on training in different areas that are only a small portion of the job.”
From the reviews
In 2020 I started training Jujitsu for fun and self defense. The bonus most people don’t expect is the community of kids and adults supporting each other. The kids classes are always fun and help us learn and grow in our jujitsu abilities and the same goes for the adult and judo classes.
Coach Kyle has been welcoming and supportive of me coming in as a new adult female with no jiu-jitsu experience. The community aspect of Kraken has been a great experience for my whole family. 3 of my kids have been involved in the kid classes, the coaches have been encouraging and helped the kids feel comfortable.
For years, numerous coworkers and friends would constantly tell me of the need to start training. We focus so much on training in different areas that are only a small portion of the job. It wasn’t until I got a phone call from a good friend and coworker who was training at Kraken at the time.
Kraken Jiu Jitsu is a fantastic place to learn Brazilian Jiujitsu and Judo. The instructors are phenomenal and give each student's technique attention. I've been training here for three years and couldn't imagine being anywhere else. The Judo instruction is particularly fun.
New to judo? Start at Kraken Jiu Jitsu - Ardmore OK
Kraken Jiu Jitsu - Ardmore OK comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never stepped on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at Kraken Jiu Jitsu - Ardmore OK
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.