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Bushidokan Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rochester Hills, 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 (ages 7–14) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bushidokanmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 248-457-5166
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I cannot overstate the immensely positive impact Sensei Alex and his team have had on helping to build up my child’s self-confidence and self-esteem.”
“I didn’t want a competitive, tournament driven environment - but something more practical and functional, and thats what Bushidokan teaches through its Moreira lineage.”
“Whether you're just starting or you’re an experienced practitioner, they'll take the time to work with you one-on-one to make sure you're getting the most out of each training.”
“Every class gets my heart rate up, pushes my conditioning, and leaves me feeling like I got a great workout while learning practical skills at the same time.”
“I wanted to pursue a martial art for the first time in my 30’s to stay fit, improve my mental health and learn to defend myself.”
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What members say
“The Kids Jiu Jitsu classes are so engaging, welcoming, fun, and packed full of great training, that Tuesdays and Thursdays are now his favorite days of the week!”
“The Kids Jiu Jitsu classes are so engaging, welcoming, fun, and packed full of great training, that Tuesdays and Thursdays are now his favorite days of the week!”
“Our kids are learning valuable self-defense techniques while also building confidence, discipline, and focus.”
“Every class gets my heart rate up, pushes my conditioning, and leaves me feeling like I got a great workout while learning practical skills at the same time.”
“I cannot overstate the immensely positive impact Sensei Alex and his team have had on helping to build up my child’s self-confidence and self-esteem.”
“I didn’t want a competitive, tournament driven environment - but something more practical and functional, and thats what Bushidokan teaches through its Moreira lineage.”
From the reviews
I cannot overstate the immensely positive impact Sensei Alex and his team have had on helping to build up my child’s self-confidence and self-esteem. Even after just a handful of sessions, the difference in his confidence level is night and day.
What a great gym to start training at! The staff and main instructor Sensei Alex really make you feel welcome. I signed my 8 year old son up for the kids program last year and after watching a few of his classes I decided sign up for the adult class.
I have been training Jiu Jitsu at MAABJJA since September. This is a great way to learn some basic self defense, keep in shape, and/or add some full body training to your existing workout schedule! Sensei Alex is very talented, and the other students are fun and diverse.
If you're looking for a place to train Brazilian jiu-jitsu in a welcoming, supportive environment, look no further than Bushidokan. I've been training here for the past year and a half and it's been a totally positive experience.
New to BJJ? Start at Bushidokan Martial Arts
Bushidokan Martial Arts 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.
Your first BJJ class at Bushidokan Martial Arts
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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