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CORE JIU-JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Belleville, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule corejiu-jitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (734) 329-9556
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Nobody is trying to shame you for being a beginner.”
What members say
“Mike is an extremely knowledgeable instructor and I learned three new approaches to techniques within my first hour of meeting him.”
“Expert instructor, welcoming community, top-notch training.”
“Solid techniques, excellent instruction and very friendly people!”
“Mike is an extremely knowledgeable instructor and I learned three new approaches to techniques within my first hour of meeting him.”
From the reviews
Great experience! Great teaching! The class dynamic was great. They start slow make sure you have it down and if you have questions you can easily ask. Nobody is trying to shame you for being a beginner. If youre on the fence about trying Jiu Jitsu come in and try it out, challenge yourself!
Outstanding jiu jitsu school! Expert instructor, welcoming community, top-notch training. Highly recommend! 5 stars.
Brazilian jiujitsu has been growing in popularity in recent years and there is a surprising variety of academies to train in throughout the metro Detroit area. I've been training for nearly 14 years and have had the pleasure of training at many different schools, so I can discern quality very quickly.
Coach Mike is a fantastic instructor. I've been going to classes for a month or so, and he is consistently patient with teaching absolute beginners (like myself) about the basics of Jiu Jitsu and maintaining an atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
New to BJJ? Start at CORE JIU-JITSU
CORE JIU-JITSU 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 CORE 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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