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Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.6 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Redford Township, Michigan

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule mashgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (313) 387-5801

Hours

Monday 5 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 5 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 5 AM–8 PM
Saturday 5 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“My son who is 8 and daughter who is 4 have had a wonderful experience at mash, they are feeling so much more confident thanks to their jiujitsu program.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great instruction on the basics for self defense and competition jiu jitsu.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“This creates a perfect learning atmosphere for all levels, helping everyone improve their skills in martial arts.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“I've been a member of MASH Gym for over two years, and it's an incredible place, especially for those interested in mixed martial arts.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Both my sons have gain confidence and boxing skills have been exponentially better in a short period.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 104 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great instruction on the basics for self defense and competition jiu jitsu.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“The environment here is super friendly and welcoming to everyone, whether you're new to martial arts or have lots of experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“The environment here is super friendly and welcoming to everyone, whether you're new to martial arts or have lots of experience.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“Great instruction on the basics for self defense and competition jiu jitsu.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“The gym is clean, bathrooms and training area is well maintained.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“My son Brian has Asperger's and needs to build confidence after being bullied in school all his life for being "different".”

From the reviews

Very cool gym. Took my daughter to the free class that they offer. She liked it but Jiu Jitsu really isn't a girly sport. She is only 6 years old. Only 2-3 girls and rest were boys although there was 1 girl there exact size of my daughter so it was funny.

★★★★★ — Nathan, Feb 2022

Friendly environment. Great instructors. Great equipment. Patient while training new comers. My son Brian has Asperger's and needs to build confidence after being bullied in school all his life for being "different". I am well pleased with how they have embraced him. Todd is Amazing and Funny!

★★★★★ — Linda, Jun 2022

I've been going here for a month. The instructors are awesome. All of the members are really solid and friendly. If you are reading this and thinking about coming here, please do. If you are totally new to BJJ this is a very welcoming place. There are a really good variety of skill levels as well as a good variety of..

★★★★★ — Donald, Apr 2021

Mash is an awesome gym no matter where you are on your martial arts journey. I’ve traveled and trained around the country and Mash is among the best gyms I’ve visited. Knowledgeable coaches, clean gym, good competition.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Nov 2021

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New to BJJ? Start at Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Mash Gym 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

26575 Eight Mile W, Redford Township, MI48240

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