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Assembly Jiu Jitsu - Macomb

5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Macomb, Michigan

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule assemblymacomb.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (313) 744-6318

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 5:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
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 Assembly Jiu Jitsu - Macomb, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“As a parent I also really appreciate the monthly parent and me classes that opens the mats to both parents and children in a really welcoming and fun environment.”

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“Whether you’re a complete beginner or more advanced, they meet you where you’re at and push you to improve in the best way possible.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 33 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“As a parent I also really appreciate the monthly parent and me classes that opens the mats to both parents and children in a really welcoming and fun environment.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“Calvin and Tia run a very organized and welcoming jujitsu curriculum and are both very invested in their students.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“- clean facility all around - lots of mat space - good gym equipment to lift & do cardio - separate locker rooms for men & women - multiple private showers - cafe area to socialize”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 7 mentions

“- clean facility all around - lots of mat space - good gym equipment to lift & do cardio - separate locker rooms for men & women - multiple private showers - cafe area to socialize”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“- clean facility all around - lots of mat space - good gym equipment to lift & do cardio - separate locker rooms for men & women - multiple private showers - cafe area to socialize”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“My boys have learned so much and have gained so much confidence, they’ve really come out of their shells.”

From the reviews

I travel for work. I have been training several years, with the privilege of dropping in gyms across the country, and overseas in Europe and other countries. Most gyms have issues with facilities, Maccomb has all brand new mats. Equipment, and infrastructure.

★★★★★ — Taylor, Jan 2026

I have been training here for about six months now and it’s a wonderful place to be. The facility is very nicely constructed, and all brand new. there is a ton of mat space, nice bathrooms, showers, and locker-rooms. Even has a bar area you can sit and hangout.

★★★★★ — Reid, Jan 2026

Can't say enough great things about Tia, Calvin and the Assembly family. I recently moved into the area and they welcomed me with open arms to attend a free class. Afterwards I had a great conversation with them and there was never any pressure to join or give a commitment.

★★★★★ — Julian, Jan 2026

I can’t say enough great things about this gym! From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and supported. The instructors Calvin and Tia are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching.

★★★★★ — Shelby, Jun 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Assembly Jiu Jitsu - Macomb

Assembly Jiu Jitsu - Macomb comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Assembly Jiu Jitsu - Macomb

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 Assembly Jiu Jitsu - Macomb

17279 Leone Dr Ste G, Macomb, MI48042

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