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AMMA Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lincoln Park, Michigan

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule ammafitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (313) 559-5425

Hours

Monday 6:15–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
Wednesday 6:15–9 PM
Thursday 5:30–9 PM
Friday 6:15–8 PM
Saturday 9:30–11:30 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at AMMA Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“Over 45 years teaching the best in Karate, Brazilian jiujitsu, Boxing and Kickboxing for children and adults in Downriver.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“unlike many commercial dojo's, its a one on one attention to details like having a personal training session.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“This is a great place to learn self defense for the real world, also for getting in shape and weight loss.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Sensei Jeremy is a very knowledgeable instructor that makes it easy to understand for all skill levels.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at AMMA Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“Sensei Jeremy is one of the best around when it comes to MMA, American Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and boxing.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“Over 45 years teaching the best in Karate, Brazilian jiujitsu, Boxing and Kickboxing for children and adults in Downriver.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 5 mentions

“Over 45 years teaching the best in Karate, Brazilian jiujitsu, Boxing and Kickboxing for children and adults in Downriver.”

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🎽 Karate 8 mentions

“Over 45 years teaching the best in Karate, Brazilian jiujitsu, Boxing and Kickboxing for children and adults in Downriver.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Sensei Jeremy is a very knowledgeable instructor that makes it easy to understand for all skill levels.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“knowledgeable sensei, smart training, and a welcoming environment.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“unlike many commercial dojo's, its a one on one attention to details like having a personal training session.”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“I started training here about a year and a half ago, and training here has helped me get in the best shape I have ever been in.”

From the reviews

Love this place. Trained here for many years with Sensei Jeremy, Ron and Chuck. If you’re looking for less of a sporty 9-5 school and more competition heavy stuff this is your go to. I trust these guys a lot, they are professionals, stand up guys, and trained killers.

★★★★★ — Dillon, Aug 2022

Great gym, great place to train! Coaching is excellent and supportive. They provide individual attention to each student to make sure everyone learns properly. AMMA offers a wide range of classes from kids karate, to adult kickboxing,Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and much more. I cannot say enough good things about the staff.

★★★★★ — Saad, Dec 2017

Been coming here for a few months now, best price downriver for jits, karate and kickboxing. Jeremy and Jesse are great instructors.

★★★★★ — Jawwad, Jan 2019

Great place to get a great workout and have fun while learning very useful technique. Highly Recommend!!

★★★★★ — Jerry, Apr 2018

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New to BJJ? Start at AMMA Fitness

AMMA Fitness 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at AMMA Fitness

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find AMMA Fitness

878 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI48146

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