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Longhouse Submission Grappling, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Grand Blanc, 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule longhousesg.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (910) 705-9910
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“The culture is extremely refreshing - young guys, old guys, newbies, black belts, women, kids, everyone is very welcomed and extremely friendly and willing to share and help.”
“** Longhouse Submission Grappling has been an absolute game-changer for our family.”
“I recommend Longhouse to new grapplers as well as those that compete and are looking for a gym to take them to the next level, Brandon will get you there.”
“Private lessons are available and the monthly membership is totally reasonable and offers a ton of classes at different times throughout the day and week.”
“He teaches a curriculum that flows logically for beginners and builds up nicely to show more advanced techniques suitable for all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“I have trained martial arts most of my life as well as wrestling.”
What members say
“As someone who has trained in martial arts for well over a decade, I can honestly say that Coach Brandon is one of the best instructors I have ever studied under.”
“He teaches a curriculum that flows logically for beginners and builds up nicely to show more advanced techniques suitable for all skill levels.”
“The culture is extremely refreshing - young guys, old guys, newbies, black belts, women, kids, everyone is very welcomed and extremely friendly and willing to share and help.”
“Brandon is really great in making sure to cover all the little details that can make all the difference in jiu jitsu taught in a very approachable way.”
“I recommend Longhouse to new grapplers as well as those that compete and are looking for a gym to take them to the next level, Brandon will get you there.”
“Instructors were amazing and very welcoming, the dojo has a great theme and vibe, and the place was very well-maintained and CLEAN!”
From the reviews
**Outstanding Coaches, Incredible Environment!** Longhouse Submission Grappling has been an absolute game-changer for our family. The coaching team Tessa, Brandon, and MJ are nothing short of phenomenal.
I know martial arts can be intimidating so let me leave a well thought out, yet very honest review! Being a 115 lb girl with 3 years of experience and visits to multiple gyms/schools, I can confidently say that I absolutely love this place, the knowledge, and the people.
Longhouse is a fantastic addition to the community and an awesome gym! The lead coach, a black belt, is incredibly patient, talented, and an outstanding teacher with great credentials (academic, military, and jiu-jitsu). Everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners, is made to feel welcome here.
As someone who has trained in martial arts for well over a decade, I can honestly say that Coach Brandon is one of the best instructors I have ever studied under. He teaches a curriculum that flows logically for beginners and builds up nicely to show more advanced techniques suitable for all skill levels.
New to BJJ? Start at Longhouse Submission Grappling, LLC
Longhouse Submission Grappling, LLC 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 Longhouse Submission Grappling, LLC
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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