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Monday 4:15pm - 8pm Tuesday 6pm - 8pm Wednesday 6:15pm - 8pm Thursday 5pm - 8pm Friday 4:15pm - 8pm

Kraken Jiu-Jitsu - Ardmore

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Kraken Jiu-Jitsu - Ardmore

Quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo instruction for adults and kids ages 6+, conveniently located in downtown Ardmore.

Head instructor Kyle Mattson is ranked under the acclaimed 6th Degree Black Belt, Master Renato Tavares!

07/24/2026

You Know That BJJ Move You Saw on Instagram? 🤔

You watched the video.
Thought, "That looks easy."
So you tried it...

Then five seconds later you're getting smashed, wondering...
"Wait... they lied to me?" 😂

Turns out, there's a little more to Jiu-Jitsu than a 30-second reel.
Stop watching Jiu-Jitsu... start doing Jiu-Jitsu.

07/22/2026

It's All in the Details. 👊

The little things make the biggest difference.
A slight grip adjustment. Better posture. The right angle. Those small details are what turn good technique into great technique.

At Kraken Jiu-Jitsu, we help each other improve-one detail at a time.

07/20/2026

Every Class Is a Chance to Learn. 👊

No matter your experience, there's always something new to pick up.
Ask questions. Watch closely. Practice often.
That's how better Jiu-Jitsu is built.

07/16/2026

Good Training Partners Make All the Difference. 🤝

The best training partners aren't the ones who try to win every round.
They're the ones who challenge you, help you improve, celebrate your progress, and make sure everyone leaves the mats better than they arrived.
Iron sharpens iron. Every roll, every drill, and every conversation helps build not just better Jiu-Jitsu, but a stronger team.

At Kraken Jiu-Jitsu, we're more than training partners-we're teammates. We push each other, support each other, and grow together.
Because nobody gets better alone.

07/02/2026

Calm in the Chaos

One of the biggest moments in Jiu-Jitsu is realizing…

Even when you’re getting smashed, stuck, exhausted, and questioning your existence-you know you’re gonna be okay.
That panic starts to disappear.

You learn how to stay calm under pressure, breathe through bad positions, and think instead of freak out. And honestly… that mindset carries over outside the mats too.
At Kraken Jiu-Jitsu, progress isn’t just about submissions and belts. It’s about becoming harder to break when things get uncomfortable.

Plus, if you can smile while getting crushed by someone wearing boxing gloves… you’re probably doing alright.
Come train with us and learn how to stay calm in the chaos.

06/30/2026

Iron Sharpens Iron ⚔️

One of the best things about Jiu-Jitsu is that no one gets better alone.
Every person on the mat plays a role in helping someone else grow. We learn from each other’s successes, mistakes, experiences, and perspectives. Some days you're the one asking questions. Other days you're the one helping answer them.

At Kraken Jiu-Jitsu, we're more than training partners. We're teammates working together to improve, push each other forward, and become better than we were yesterday.

The goal isn't to be better than the person next to you.
The goal is to help each other get better together.

That's how strong teams are built. That's how strong communities are built.
Come grow with us at Kraken Jiu-Jitsu.

06/27/2026

The Journey Doesn't End at Black Belt
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A lot of people see a black belt as the finish line.
In reality, it's just the beginning of a deeper journey.
The belt around your waist doesn't mean you've learned everything. It means you've spent years building a foundation through discipline, consistency, and a willingness to keep showing up. The lessons don't stop. The learning doesn't stop. The growth doesn't stop.

At Kraken Jiu-Jitsu, we believe Jiu-Jitsu is more than a skill-it's a lifestyle. It's a commitment to continual improvement, staying humble, helping others grow, and always looking for the next detail to refine.

A black belt isn't a sign that you've arrived.
It's a sign that you're still willing to learn.
That's what makes the journey worth it.

06/25/2026

Train Until It Becomes Natural

In a stressful situation, you don't rise to the occasion-you fall back on your training.
That's why we drill. That's why we repeat techniques over and over again.

At Kraken Jiu-Jitsu, we practice how to stay calm under pressure, control the situation, protect ourselves, and make good decisions when it matters most.
When the pressure is on, there's no time to stop and figure things out. Through consistent training, the movements become natural. The reactions become automatic. The confidence comes from knowing you've been there before.
We don't train because we expect trouble.

We train so that if trouble finds us, we know exactly what to do.
Come train with us at Kraken Jiu-Jitsu.

06/23/2026

Control Without Harm

One of the biggest misconceptions about Jiu-Jitsu is that it's about hurting people.
It's not.

Jiu-Jitsu teaches you how to protect yourself while using only the force necessary to control a situation. The goal isn't to cause unnecessary pain-it's to stay safe, maintain control, and create an opportunity to end the conflict.
That takes skill.

It takes patience, awareness, and understanding when to apply pressure and when to ease off.

At Kraken Jiu-Jitsu, we train to be effective, not reckless. We learn how to control positions, manage resistance, and protect both ourselves and our training partners.
Because real strength isn't about how much damage you can do.
It's about having the ability to do more and choosing not to.

Come train with us and learn the power of control.

06/19/2026

Shhhhhh… Go To Sleep 😴

There’s a special kind of silence that happens when the choke is locked in.
One second you’re fighting hands…

The next second you're wondering if maybe tapping was a pretty good idea after all.

That’s Jiu-Jitsu.

Technique over strength. Control over chaos. And knowing exactly when to tighten the pressure and when to let go.
At Kraken Jiu-Jitsu, we train with intensity, but we also train smart. Learning how to stay calm, stay technical, and trust the details is what makes the difference.

Now tap before the lights go out.
Come train with us and learn the art behind the pressure.

Address

19 West Broadway
Ardmore, OK
73401

Opening Hours

Monday	4:15pm - 8pm
Tuesday	6pm - 8pm
Wednesday	6:15pm - 8pm
Thursday	5pm - 8pm
Friday	4:15pm - 8pm

Website

https://krakenardmore.com/

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