Been training at URSA for 13+ years. Amazing people, outstanding instruction, and overall great place to train. Not your meathead fight gym at all. Place has an incredible cross-section of society on the mats. Guys like me who work in the auto industry, doctors, lawyers, students, teachers, you name it and we have them here at URSA.
If you're thinking about getting into jiu jitsu, this is the place. Don't settle for a fly by night gym run by someone who does it part time.
URSA is a great place for jujitsu training. The community is incredibly friendly, and everyone supports each other in learning and improving their technique. The atmosphere is welcoming and motivating, no matter your experience level.
Our daughter Lilly has been attending URSA for the past 6 months, and my husband has been part of the academy for 6 years. They both absolutely love it. URSA has created such a welcoming and supportive environment, it’s clear that respect, focus, and growth are at the heart of everything they do. Lilly has already gained so much confidence in a short amount of time, and she always looks forward to going to class. The instructors are fantastic, engaged, encouraging, and truly invested in their students. We’ve seen such a positive impact, not only in skills but in attitude and mindset. It’s definitely been worth the investment, and we’re so grateful to have found such a special place for both of them.
After trying all the Jiu Jitsu gyms in Ann Arbor, I’ve been very happy training here for the last year. Professor Kris is a very good teacher and the gym is professionally run (rare in this industry) and always clean. The gym is friendly to all levels from zero experience beginners all the way up to black belt competitors. Would recommend to anyone looking to try jiu jitsu or someone who already has experience training.
Incredible gym, great atmosphere and extremely helpful coaches. Best place to do ju jitsu in Ann Arbor
Ursa has been a fantastic place to train and learn jujitsu. The instruction is excellent, and the students and coaches are always pushing each other to become better. Intensity, intentionality, respectfulness are the things that come first to my mind when I think of training at Ursa. I haven’t been a student long, but I felt welcomed by the community there right away, and I’m looking forward to continuing to train there for a long time.
Training at URSA Academy has been a great benefit to both my mental and physical health. The connections I have made and personal fitness goals achieved have been fundamental to my wellbeing. I appreciate what the art of jiu-jitsu and the dedicated coaches have done for me.
If you’re looking for a team environment, one on one coaching, and insightful instruction, URSA Academy is an excellent choice. I can honestly say that all members of the gym were as interested in my development as the coaches and staff. I learned almost as much from my peers as I did from Kris. Moreover, the size of the class is perfect; it seemed common to be stopped mid-activity and given individualized instruction on how to improve my form. Lastly, Kris is able to break each technique down into its individual parts so that even those of us who were new to the sport could understand and improve on a daily basis. URSA Academy is a great place to learn an incredible sport and make some great friends while doing so.
I have been training martial arts for over 14 years and have trained in several disciplines. I can tell you with certainty that there is a difference between doing a technique and understanding what’s at the core. At URSA Academy/Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu you learn what’s at the core of the technique. They teach you not only how to do the technique but how & when to apply it. You develop a really strong foundation. URSA Academy is a great school!
I have been training Brazilian jiu jitsu since 1996. During this time I have taken classes from many different instructors. Kris Magers is one of the best instructors I have been fortunate to train with. He knowledge of the details of each move is exceptional. This will allow students to progress more rapidly than others. The structure of Kris’s program also allows for learning in a safe and fun manner. The people of Ann arbor are very fortunate to have such a great jiu jitsu school.
I started training Braziilan jiu jitsu with no prior grappling experience. I was very nervous before my first class. Professor Kris Magers and the students at URSA Academy did a great job of teaching me and making me feel comfortable in the first few months. Before I knew it, I was hooked. In the last two years, I have enrolled five of my six children in classes and they love it! We have all competed in a few tournaments and I have earned my blue belt. Since anyone of any size and age can safely train BJJ, it has become a great way to spend time with my family. Instead of sitting in front of the TV, we are learning and getting great exercise together. BJJ has changed my life and my family’s life in so many ways. I look forward to many more years of training.