Ann Arbor Martial Arts - Japanese Martial Arts Center

09/17/2026

👊 Traditional Japanese Jujutsu teaches:
✔️ Throws
✔️ Joint locks
✔️ Escapes
✔️ Defensive techniques
Discover the foundations of this historic martial art! https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/learnmore/traditional-vs-modern-jujutsu-systems

09/15/2026

✨ Martial arts is about more than techniques.
Traditional Japanese Jujutsu helps develop focus, confidence, and lifelong skills.
Contact JMAC to learn more! https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/contact

09/15/2026

Our workshop with Prof Ben Van Doren is coming *this* Sunday, September 20th! 10-11:30am at JMAC.

Sign up today to reserve your spot!

Take the next step in your grappling journey with Professor Ben Van Doren. We'll build on fundamentals, learn key principles, and do much more to help improve your BJJ. White gis only. Ages 16 and up.

09/14/2026

We are super excited to be hosting the JMAC Kata Classic on October 4th.

A kata-only judo tournament, one of the rare such events in the midwest.

Come compete in Nage no Kata, Katame no Kata, Ju no Kata, Kime no Kata or Goshin Jutsu no Kata. You can complete in one or several.

Sign up soon to reserve your spot. Remember - both you and your kata partner must register.

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09/14/2026

📚 Looking to deepen your understanding of Japanese martial arts?
Suino Sensei’s book provides a closer look at the principles and practices that guide authentic training.
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09/12/2026

🥋 Looking for more than a workout?
Traditional Japanese Jujutsu builds confidence, discipline, and practical skills.
Explore what makes it different! https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/learnmore/traditional-vs-modern-jujutsu-systems

09/11/2026

Nine days until our visit from Prof Ben Van Doren. Deepen your game and help grow the roots of JMAC's Kozen Grappling program.

Sign up today to reserve your spot!

Take the next step in your grappling journey with Professor Ben Van Doren. We'll build on fundamentals, learn key principles, and do much more to help improve your BJJ. White gis only. Ages 16 and up.

09/10/2026

💪 Strength isn't everything.
Traditional Japanese Jujutsu teaches students to use leverage, balance, and timing to respond effectively.
Learn more in our latest article! https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/learnmore/traditional-vs-modern-jujutsu-systems

09/10/2026

Just three and a half weeks until the JMAC Kata Classic!

If you love judo and you love judo kata, you can compete and get evaluated by USJF certified judges.

Sign up today to reserve your spot!

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09/09/2026

Grapplers! Prof Ben Van Doren will be teaching at JMAC on Sunday, September 20th. 10:00 - 11:30am.

Sign up today to reserve your spot!

Take the next step in your grappling journey with Professor Ben Van Doren. We'll build on fundamentals, learn key principles, and do much more to help improve your BJJ. White gis only. Ages 16 and up.