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Lyons Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Portland, Michigan
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 7–12) — 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
- Website & schedule lyonsbjj.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 517-292-4067
The classes they run
“My kids (ages 7-14) have trained here for the last two years and we love everything about it.”
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What members say
“It’s always a good time and the coach is very knowledgeable.”
“Very welcoming, cool atmosphere, overall great place to train.”
“Jaymin brings great enthusiasm to his instruction and takes the time to help with the little details that are so critical.”
“Great gym, everyone is friendly and supportive.”
“Coaches Jaymin and Liz are excellent practitioners and teachers, and on top of skill-building encourage the kids to grow in respect and discipline.”
From the reviews
As someone who has been searching for over a year to try to find a gym that felt safe, respectful, empowering and supportive I am so excited that I will be working with Lyons Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!! After a single session I felt all of the ways that I was looking to feel and more.
There’s a good reason this gym is rated 5 stars. Jaymin is an amazing instructor and person. The culture here reflects Jaymin’s playful spirit and attention to detail. There’s way more parking than you think, keep following the signs; you’ve just discovered a hidden gem.
My kids (ages 7-14) have trained here for the last two years and we love everything about it. Coaches Jaymin and Liz are excellent practitioners and teachers, and on top of skill-building encourage the kids to grow in respect and discipline. It looked like so much fun that I joined myself and I'm glad I did!
This is a great gym! It’s always a good time and the coach is very knowledgeable. I appreciate that there is a strong emphasis on safety while still providing students the opportunity to get creative. If you’ve ever considered trying martial-arts I highly recommended giving this gym a shot!
Your first BJJ class at Lyons Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site