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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Royal Oak
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clawson, Michigan
Part of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 10thplanetroyaloak.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (248) 291-7527
Hours
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12:01–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
The classes they run
“I have been taking some Jiu Jitsu classes and also the fundamental Muay Thai classes for the past few months and love it, I look forward to it every week!”
“Definitely check this place out if you're interested in no-gi jiujitsu at all.”
“Definitely check this place out if you're interested in no-gi jiujitsu at all.”
“It's a very clean environment and safe for beginners with no experience (like me).”
Other martial arts here
“I have been taking some Jiu Jitsu classes and also the fundamental Muay Thai classes for the past few months and love it, I look forward to it every week!”
What members say
“Come in and be apart of the 10planetroyaloak family I started here over 3 years ago and never looked back best spot to be and peterdi is the best coach you could ask for”
“A welcoming atmosphere, ample concern for safety, clean mats, and a positive attitude towards hard and focused work put this gym over the top.”
“Come in and be apart of the 10planetroyaloak family I started here over 3 years ago and never looked back best spot to be and peterdi is the best coach you could ask for”
“Peter is an awesome instructor, he consistently takes the time to help develop the basics of not just Jui Jitsu, but grappling in general.”
“Whether you just want to get some exercise and learn a few things, or you want to work towards becoming a competitive athlete - start your journey at 10th Planet Royal Oak”
“A welcoming atmosphere, ample concern for safety, clean mats, and a positive attitude towards hard and focused work put this gym over the top.”
From the reviews
At 46yrs old with 0.00 grappling experience to say I was nervous to embark on the Jiu Jitsu journey is an understatement to say the least. After my 1st class in July I was absolutely hooked and have been religiously going 4-5 times a week.
Clean gym, friendly people. I walked in completely new to grappling 4 months ago, and was hooked after my first day. Felt no pressure to join and enjoyed my free first week. The management has been flexible and accommodating the entire time.
The best jiu-jitsu gym in the area. Coach Peter is one of Michigan's best martial arts minds. In sharp contrast to many other jiu-jitsu schools, 10th Planet Royal Oak focuses on combative concepts and systems over random techniques.
I've tried several gyms in the past on my journey to lose weight and get in shape. The first day I stepped into this gym I was welcomed with open arms. Being an older and heavier person I had my own self doubts but Peter and Sara encouraged me and worked with me to overcome those self doubts.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Royal Oak
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Royal Oak comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Royal Oak
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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