Michigan hosts a robust Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with 357 gyms across the state. Among these, Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu, Prodigy Martial Arts, and Gracie Barra O'Fallon stand out, each boasting perfect 5.0 ratings from over 300 reviews. This extensive network offers a wide range of training environments for practitioners at all levels.
Grand Rapids, MI
Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu operates at 2035 28th St SE Suite U in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The academy is an official Carlson Gracie affiliate providing martial arts instruction across grappling, wrestling, and striking disciplines to adults and children. The coaching staff is led by Coach Michael, an active competitor who captured a gold medal at the 2024 PanAms championship. The instructional team incorporates high-percentage submission techniques, aggressive guard passing, and takedown strategies characteristic of the Carlson Gracie lineage. Training is held seven days a week for jiu-jitsu and wrestling practitioners. Class offerings feature Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Adult Gi, Adult No-Gi, Youth Wrestling, and Boxing Fitness. Training sessions accommodate novice students developing physical fitness alongside competitors preparing for tournament competition.
Troy, MI
Victorious MMA operates at 444 West Maple Road, Ste. A in Troy, MI, 48084. Established in 2010 by Victor Torres, the combat training facility offers martial arts, physical fitness, and self-defense education. Instruction at the academy was founded by Victor Torres, also known as El Torito. Training spans multiple martial disciplines designed for beginners, competitive athletes, children, and military veterans. The school provides group sessions along with private lessons available by appointment. Class options encompass Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in both Gi and No-Gi formats, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Strength and Conditioning, Cardio Kickboxing, Judo, and Combat sambo. Youth programs feature Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alongside kids Muay Thai. Training opportunities also include weekend sessions featuring Combat sambo alongside Veteran's Jiu Jitsu.
Plymouth, MI
Plymouth Canton Grappling Academy is based at 41260 Joy Rd in Plymouth, Michigan. The training facility offers martial arts instruction seven days a week for students ranging from three-year-old children through adults. New practitioners can begin by claiming a free trial class on the academy website. Instruction is provided by Co-Founder and Head Instructor John Toth, who holds the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt. The coaching team includes Co-Founder Kyle Scappaticci, Co-Founder Emily Scappaticci, 2nd Degree Black Belt Glen Martinez, Black Belt Chad Teets, and Adult Wrestling Instructor Ben Griffin. Programs span All Level Gi, Intermediate/Advanced No Gi, and Adult Wrestling. Children train in designated age divisions, featuring Little Ninjas No Gi Jiu Jitsu for ages 3 to 6 and Big Kids No Gi Jiu Jitsu for ages 7 and up.
Grand Rapids, MI
Daniel Gracie Grand Rapids is situated at 351 Summer Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Training inquiries can be directed to the academy staff by phone at (616) 888-4419. The academy operates as part of Daniel Gracie Team Michigan, which also lists branch locations in Holland and Kalamazoo. Instruction is conducted by Prof Cody Hier, a Davison native who wrestled for Davison High School and studied directly under Daniel Gracie. The coaching roster also includes Miguel Diaz, who competes as a seasoned competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, while Daniel Gracie serves as a sixth degree black belt and two time World Champion. Curriculum pathways at the academy feature Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA Striking, and Kids BJJ. The striking program incorporates Muay Thai fundamentals focusing on stand-up striking and clinching techniques. Students of various skill levels can get started by calling or submitting an inquiry to join training sessions.
Flint, MI
Great Lakes BJJ operates at 2014 Zimmerman Street in Flint, Michigan. The facility delivers Brazilian jiu-jitsu training and martial arts instruction. Adult and teen programs feature Adults & Teens Gi Jiu Jitsu, Adults & Teens No Gi Jiu Jitsu, Adults & Teens Kickboxing, and Adults & Teens Combat Conditioning. Advanced training options include Fight Prep sessions. Weekly classes provide morning, midday, and evening training options for students across six days a week. Youth offerings are divided by age groups, starting with Youth 1 Parent Assisted for ages 3 to 4. Older students can join Youth 2 No Gi Jiu Jitsu for ages 5 to 8, Youth 3 Gi Jiu Jitsu for ages 8 to 12, or Youth 3 Kickboxing. Youth 1 starts with one free session, while eligible programs include a free 14-day trial.
Novi, MI
Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu delivers traditional and submission grappling instruction at 22002 Novi Road in Novi, Michigan. The 3,000-square-foot training academy was recognized in 2020 with the Best Business Customer Excellence award presented by the City of Novi. The academy was established by head instructor Ronaldo Candido, a third-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt certified by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Candido is an eight-time State Champion, two-time Pan-American Champion, and three-time World Champion who competed on The Ultimate Fighter Season 24 and served as jiu-jitsu coach on The Ultimate Fighter Season 23. Course offerings include fundamentals gi jiu-jitsu, no-gi jiu-jitsu, judo throws and groundwork, drills and question-and-answer classes, and open mat training. Youth instruction is delivered through a program that has produced five-time IBJJF Pan Kids championship teams, featuring Junior Jiu-Jiteiros for ages 5 to 8 and Youth Jiu-Jiteiros for ages 9 to 13.
Bloomfield Township, MI
Assembly Jiu-Jitsu operates at 281 Enterprise Court, Suite 400, in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. Founded by head instructor David Garmo, the academy provides technical Brazilian jiu-jitsu training, conditioning, and competitive grappling instruction for youth and adult practitioners. The facility includes 2,100 square feet of mat space alongside a functional exercise area. Head instructor David Garmo holds an extensive competitive record that includes titles at the IBJJF Brasileiro No Gi Championship, IBJJF American Nationals, and appearances at ADCC Trials and UFC BJJ events. The instructional staff also features coaches Vladimir Abu-Ali, Joshua Johnson, Kyle Horr, Calvin Tacey, Aaron Bondroff, Henry Zachary, and Tia Tacey. Group instruction spans adult gi and no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu curriculum pathways as well as a youth program. Youth sessions focus on body mechanics, positional fundamentals, and self-defense drills conducted in the traditional uniform. Practitioners also have access to private training sessions led by instructors including David Garmo, Joshua Johnson, and Henry Zachary.
Detroit, MI
313 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy operates at 4884 Grand River Avenue, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48208 USA. The academy is situated on the southeast corner of Grand River and Warren Ave, above Bev’s Bagels. The school was founded in 2015 by Fabio Lima and Zander Heinen with permission from Marcelo Garcia, establishing the Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu Academy Association in Michigan. In 2023, Zach Mabey and Steve Pauley became instructors and assumed management. The coaching team includes Juan Zavala, Jesse Lowe, and Byron Barnard. Training programs encompass Fundamental BJJ, Advanced BJJ, No Gi, Drilling, Open Mat sessions on Saturday and Sunday, and a Kid’s Program for ages 5-13. Membership pricing features adult options at $170 per month for 12 months or $200 month-to-month, alongside a drop-in class fee of $25 per day.
Traverse City, MI
Significant Strikes Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu & MMA provides combat sports instruction and martial arts fitness at 2780 Cass Road in Traverse City, Michigan. Serving practitioners across northern Michigan, the training facility welcomes youth, competitive athletes, hobbyists, and adult fitness enthusiasts seeking disciplined self-defense and conditioning. The academy is staffed by accomplished martial arts coaches who have trained, competed, and succeeded across multiple combat disciplines. Coaching emphasizes foundational mechanics, rigorous conditioning, and safety, creating a clean environment where students learn professional techniques, build confidence, and pursue individual goals whether training for recreation or active ring competition. Program offerings encompass Boxing Classes, Jiu-Jitsu Training, and MMA Coaching for various age demographics. Coursework includes Youth classes for ages 4 to 9, Student training for ages 10 to 18, Women's Only sessions for ages 10 and older, and regular classes for practitioners ages 12 and up. The facility also features strength and conditioning classes, personal training sessions, and access to a sauna, with members celebrating competitive achievements including 2023 Golden Gloves Champions.
Garden City, MI
Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Heights Campus is located at 30235 Cherry Hill Road, Garden City, Michigan 48186, United States. The gym features a 5000sqft workout facility. The facility is operated by Mohamed Hoballah, who serves as Owner/Instructor and DJJ Black Belt, and Khodor Hoballah, who serves as Owner/Instructor and DJJ Brown Belt. Mohamed earned a title as a BJJ Gi World Champion in Las Vegas, Nevada, before establishing the coaching roster at the academy. Weekly training schedules provide Adult Classes for ages 13 and up, Kid’s Classes for ages 6-12, and Little Sharks Classes for ages 4-5. Class formats cover Gi, No-Gi, and wrestling sessions. Membership pricing includes a Day Pass for $35, an All Access Pass for $175 monthly, a youth pass for $200 monthly, and a Little Sharks pass for $150 monthly.
Muskegon, MI
Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu education and competition training at 1649 W Sherman Blvd in Muskegon, Michigan. The academy provides martial arts instruction for children, teens, and adults across Muskegon and western Michigan. The school was established on May 1, 2016, by Head Coach Nick Jones, who began his grappling journey in 2009. Jones became West Michigan's first black belt on December 13, 2020, receiving his promotion from Island Jiu-Jitsu founder Jason Vigil of Atos Jiu-Jitsu at the organization's headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii. Coaching is supported by purple belt Matt Jolman, who began training in 2011 and joined the academy in 2017, alongside tournament competitor Carmel. The academy frequently hosts guest seminars featuring world-title grapplers including JT Torres and Josh Hinger. Coursework encompasses adult gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, competition preparation, and practical self-defense classes for all age groups. Training focuses on leverage, escapes, positional dominance, takedowns, and submission transitions.
Troy, MI
Muay Thai and Striking are the defining martial-arts categories for APEX Jiu-Jitsu in Troy, MI, USA. Muay Thai denotes a striking-based discipline, while the Striking label reinforces a stand-up martial-arts emphasis instead of a Gi, No-Gi, or MMA categorization. For a beginner, these labels broadly identify a discipline centered on striking; for a competitor, they place the record in that same broad competitive context without asserting particular preparation, techniques, or formats. APEX Jiu-Jitsu carries the supplied $$ price-range symbol in Troy, Michigan, and the United States location accompanies its exact Muay Thai and Striking focus, keeping the description specific to the listed categories and relative price range without adding unsupported details about activity or operations.
