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Formula Jiu Jitsu Garden City - Martial Yard
5 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Garden City, 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 4) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule formulajiujitsu.art — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (734) 664-7477
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for a top-tier jiu-jitsu experience for both kids and adults.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, with a great mix of beginners and advanced practitioners, so you’re always learning and pushing yourself.”
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What members say
“Awesome place and my kid has grown a lot under the guidance of coach Eric! Amazing program and a must try!”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, with a great mix of beginners and advanced practitioners, so you’re always learning and pushing yourself.”
“As a family unit we look forward to our time with him and the Martial Yard altogether, not to mention that we were most grateful in the accommodation of our schedule.”
“My kids love coming and learning new skills.”
“He has taught them fundamental concepts as well as discipline in such a short window.”
From the reviews
Coach Eric is phenomenal at instructing and performing with my two daughters(which I thought would be the challenge)! He has taught them fundamental concepts as well as discipline in such a short window.
Great training, great coaches! Formula helps unlock your full potential and Coach Eric takes a great interest in your development. I’ve been a member for about 10 months and look forward to training 3-4 times a week. Highly recommend Formula Jiu Jitsu 🥋
Just had a free one-hour jiu-jitsu session. Had a good time. You must try it out. You won't regret it. You can call anytime to schedule a free session to try it out. The instructor, Eric, was welcoming**,** knowledgeable.
Great jiujitsu coach. Kids class is well organized and fun. Adults class is conveniently scheduled and well done.
New to BJJ? Start at Formula Jiu Jitsu Garden City - Martial Yard
Formula Jiu Jitsu Garden City - Martial Yard 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 Formula Jiu Jitsu Garden City - Martial Yard
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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