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Gracie Barra Novi
4.9 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Novi, 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
- 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 graciebarradetroit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (248) 504-4361
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
The classes they run
“I also did calisthenics , fundamentals and advanced BJJ classes.”
“I highly recommend it, the coaches do such a good job with the kids - they are patient, kind, and always ensure the kids understand the moves.”
“Starting with the amazing women’s class full of fun techniques and a safe space for women to come together and learn BJJ.”
“The instruction is excellent with coaches who genuinely care about helping every student improve whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“As a complete beginner I was pleasantly surprised to have someone with a lot of experience take the time to teach me one on one.”
“I recommend Gracie Barra classes evryone who wants to learn self defense, I ensure that you will be in good hands and learn from the best team!”
“The instruction is excellent with coaches who genuinely care about helping every student improve whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
Other martial arts here
“Gracie barra offered the best foundational training and the freedoms to explore more of the mma world.”
What members say
“This place has multiple amazing coaches, both male and female, for BJJ who can effectively teach you regardless of your understanding or experience.”
“The instruction is excellent with coaches who genuinely care about helping every student improve whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“It has a great family-friendly environment where everyone feels welcome, regardless of their skill level.”
“Starting with the amazing women’s class full of fun techniques and a safe space for women to come together and learn BJJ.”
“If you’re looking for a place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu get in shape build confidence and be part of a strong community I highly recommend Gracie Barra Novi.”
“This place has multiple amazing coaches, both male and female, for BJJ who can effectively teach you regardless of your understanding or experience.”
From the reviews
Gracie has been our home gym for the past 4 years. We love it for our daughter and I recently joined myself. It's been a great confidence booster and I've made improvements on the mat and in my personal life.
I originally chose this place for Brazilian Jujitsu because they offered classes for both my 3 and 5-year-old children. The coaches are truly exceptional, skilled, patient, and incredibly understanding of the unique needs of such a young age group.
My son has been taking Jiu Jitsu classes here for over a year now and it has been a great experience. He's now 6 years old and training here has helped him gain confidence, learn respect, patience, and also how to be a good team mate. My son has learned and grown so much in this short year.
Amazing place!! Supportive, caring, professional coaches who love BJJ and excited to be apart of your BJJ journey. I do the women’s only class and love how the lessons we learn on the mat are also valuable off it. Highly recommend. Once you start you’ll be obsessed!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Novi
Gracie Barra Novi 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 Novi
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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