Kris Magers is certified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt instructor and the owner of URSA Academy / Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu - Ann Arbor. He began his BJJ training under Saulo Ribeiro, Alexandre (Xande) Ribeiro and Chris Blanke in January 2002. Kris has medaled at regional, national and international tournaments including the Worlds, the Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships, won gold at the American Nationals.
Kris is the “BJJ Teaching Pro,” who loves nothing more than building a team, developing individuals, and fostering a truly supportive team mentality. He invites anyone to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu regardless of body type, weight, age, or profession. Kris believes that “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will help anyone to build confidence, lose weight, build muscle, and of course have fun!”
Professor Kris teaches the intermediate/advanced kids, teens, and adults in gi and no-gi
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.