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APEX Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Troy, Michigan
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartstroy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 248-524-3232
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–9:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:15 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–9:15 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:45 am |
| Sunday | 10:30–11:30 am |
The classes they run
“Apex Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing Academy offering classes every single day for kids and adults in both gi and no gi.”
“Apex Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing Academy offering classes every single day for kids and adults in both gi and no gi.”
“Apex Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing Academy offering classes every single day for kids and adults in both gi and no gi.”
“The members are tough but everyone here is supportive and It’s the perfect amount of training intensity for people wanting to compete or just learn self defense.”
“The members are tough but everyone here is supportive and It’s the perfect amount of training intensity for people wanting to compete or just learn self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“My decision to start training Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu at this gym was one of the best decisions I have made.”
“It's challenging but in a good way, and their kickboxing class will give you good fun and a good workout as well!”
What members say
“It is a wonderful place only made better by great coaches, parents, and kids.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely welcoming, making everyone feel supported no matter their experience level.”
“The members are tough but everyone here is supportive and It’s the perfect amount of training intensity for people wanting to compete or just learn self defense.”
“Been training here since 2018 and he has helped me understand and refine my jiu jitsu game from basic fundamentals to developing my personal strengths.”
“My son tried two other martial arts school in the area before enrolling at Renzo Gracie Troy.”
“Joe provides a safe and clean environment for everyone to enjoy and have fun while training.”
From the reviews
From what I've read and heard, the average child's martial arts career lasts 3-6 months. My son tried two other martial arts school in the area before enrolling at Renzo Gracie Troy. Full disclosure: This is the second review I'm posting after my son's two-year anniversary of training at this school.
I have trained at many BJJ gyms all the way back since ‘09 and I believe Joe is one of the best in the biz! Been training here since 2018 and he has helped me understand and refine my jiu jitsu game from basic fundamentals to developing my personal strengths.
My son attends the Tiny Tigers program at Renzo Gracie Troy. It is a wonderful place only made better by great coaches, parents, and kids. He was welcomed by all and made to feel right at home. The free trial classes are a great no commitment way to test the waters.
Outstanding place to train. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely welcoming, making everyone feel supported no matter their experience level. The fellow students are just as great.
New to BJJ? Start at APEX Jiu-Jitsu
APEX Jiu-Jitsu 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 APEX Jiu-Jitsu
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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