# Kalamazoo BJJ (Carlson Gracie Affiliated)

> Portage, United States

## Overview

**Name:** Kalamazoo BJJ (Carlson Gracie Affiliated)

**Description:** Head coach Ben Lindhout opened the school in 2016 after beginning his own training in Grand Rapids in 2007. The website identifies him as a first-degree black belt and a student of Carlson Gracie Jr. Weekly training includes gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with an open mat on Saturdays. The coaching team also includes Ivan Wolshlager and Jake Pellowe. New visitors can arrange a free class by contacting the gym.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
8135 Coxs Drive
Portage, MI 49002, United States

**Phone:** 269-251-1263

**Email:** ben@kalamazoobjj.net

**Website:** https://www.kzoobjj.net

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/kalamazoobjj
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooBJJ

## Pricing

**Free trial:** Yes (Free trial class)
## Programs

### Gi BJJ

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** all

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Classes:**
- Monday: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
- Friday: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

### No-Gi BJJ

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** all

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Classes:**
- Tuesday: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

### Open Mat

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** all

**Classes:**
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM



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**Last Updated:** October 28, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/michigan/portage/kalamazoo-bjj-carlson-gracie-affiliated)