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Gracie Barra Burton Jiu-Jitsu and Muay-thai
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Burton, Michigan
Part of Gracie Barra
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarraburton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (810) 965-7115
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter Dahlia had been training at Cosens in Grand Blanc but wasn't getting what she needed there, so we decided to give Gracie Barra a try.”
“I’ve had the opportunity to train at Gracie Barra Burton for open mats, seminars, and advanced belt testing, and every experience has been excellent.”
“More than just self defense, they teach discipline, respect, humility and the staff and students are more like a family than anything.”
“I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to train, whether you're a beginner or more experienced.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been going to Gracie Barra Burton Jiu-Jitsu and Muay-thai for a couple months and it’s one of the best gyms I’ve trained at.”
What members say
“I cant wait to continue to grow and learn from not only Professor Burchfield, but all of the great coaches that teach and are always willing to help.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, professional, and full of people who genuinely want to help each other improve.”
“This gym has been a lifeline, providing the solace and safe environment I need to manage my PTSD and continue growing not only for myself, but more importantly, for my family.”
“My daughter has absolutely loved it, her coaches, everything!”
“Beyond competition, beyond sport and beyond the physical nature of the experience there is a real sense of community and human decency.”
“I’ve had the opportunity to train at Gracie Barra Burton for open mats, seminars, and advanced belt testing, and every experience has been excellent.”
From the reviews
My daughter has just left Cosens in Grand Blanc because she was not getting at all what she needed from there. We came to Gracie Barra as a trial to make sure we were going to like it, turns out we loved it. We have been going for a couple months now and let me tell you since day one.
I've been training at Gracie Barra Burton for about a year now, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The staff here is fantastic, and I mostly work with Pav and Ryan who instruct Muay Thai. Both are incredibly knowledgeable and patient, making every class challenging yet rewarding.
Just got my blue belt in jiu jitsu after 18 months of putting in the work. I’m ecstatic with the progress I’ve made, and I’m so excited to keep going. The atmosphere has remained positive and encouraging, the teachers and higher belts continue to foster a culture of respect and patience for all belt levels.
I’ve trained at Gracie Barra Burton with Jim for twenty something years and received my black belt from him. Great place to train, great kids program!!! Jim’s a great instructor/ Black belt and his coaches are top notch. Get on the mats you won’t regret it!! Andy Douglass
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Burton Jiu-Jitsu and Muay-thai
Gracie Barra Burton Jiu-Jitsu and Muay-thai 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 Gracie Barra Burton Jiu-Jitsu and Muay-thai
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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