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LightHouse Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lincoln Park, 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 — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lighthouse-jiu-jitsu.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (313) 500-9059
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“They’ve made such a positive impact on my daughter’s life; she has excelled in school, socially, and physically in jiu jitsu since she began working with them.”
“Unlike other places ive trained at, he actually makes sure he works w every athlete one on one”
“Great gym and great trainers, I went in with no experience and they made me feel welcome and the atmosphere was very friendly and accepting.”
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What members say
“Over the years i’ve really enjoyed coaching alongside coach farris and coach jibril, great energy and super supportive environment.”
“Great gym and great trainers, I went in with no experience and they made me feel welcome and the atmosphere was very friendly and accepting.”
“Great gym and great trainers, I went in with no experience and they made me feel welcome and the atmosphere was very friendly and accepting.”
“The emphasis on technique is remarkable—each class is focused on developing fundamental skills in a clear and effective manner.”
“The emphasis on technique is remarkable—each class is focused on developing fundamental skills in a clear and effective manner.”
From the reviews
**Excellent Kids' Jiu-Jitsu Gym!** My Daughter has been training at Lighthouse jiu-jitsu academy for several months, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The emphasis on technique is remarkable—each class is focused on developing fundamental skills in a clear and effective manner.
I can’t say enough good things about this group of coaches! They’ve made such a positive impact on my daughter’s life; she has excelled in school, socially, and physically in jiu jitsu since she began working with them.
We’ve been with this group of coaches for 5 years and would not train with anyone else. My son has grown so much in confidence, discipline, and skill. The coaches are patient, supportive, and truly care about the kids, while Highly recommend!
Coaches are amazing!! My kids have learned so much from them over the years. They work with these kids on learning jiu-jitsu in the gym and also how to be leaders. A truly awesome community.
New to BJJ? Start at LightHouse Jiu-Jitsu Academy
LightHouse Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 LightHouse Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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