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Metro Jiu-Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 566 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Southgate, Michigan

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens 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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule metrojj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (734) 225-6230

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–2 PM
Sunday 11 AM–2 PM

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 Metro Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 33 mentions

“My daughter started the kickboxing program here a year go with Coach Jimmy and I cannot say enough good things about the program or Coach Jimmy!”

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Teens BJJ

“I’m 35 years old and haven’t really worked out since high school and I have a full time job and 2 kids.”

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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 Metro Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“She has fallen in love with kick boxing because of him!”

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🦵 Kickboxing 7 mentions

“My daughter started the kickboxing program here a year go with Coach Jimmy and I cannot say enough good things about the program or Coach Jimmy!”

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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 566 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“I knew about metro through their trunk or treat events they used to host, so I signed my kids up for kickboxing coach Jimmy is great with them!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“The atmosphere is extremely welcoming, and everyone made me feel right at home from day one.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“The atmosphere is extremely welcoming, and everyone made me feel right at home from day one.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My kids absolutely love being a part of something that is teaching them how to defend themselves and each other.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“He just went to his first competition with MetroJJ and the support from coaches and teammates was outstanding.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“It not only teaches kids discipline but it teaches them they can do anything they put there minds to, which I try to also instill in my boys.”

From the reviews

My kids enjoy it so much! Great coaches and they treat you as a family. It’s expensive for me but they work with you and that is very rare. It not only teaches kids discipline but it teaches them they can do anything they put there minds to, which I try to also instill in my boys.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Nov 2021

Metro Jiu-Jitsu has been phenomenal. My son started Jiu Jitsu in April, for the fist time at 12 years old. MetroJJ has welcomed him with open arms and are working diligently to show him the ropes. His confidence has grown in himself and his abilities. His behavior and outlook on life are improving.

★★★★★ — Rebeccca, Nov 2025

My sons are really enjoying their time at Metro Jui-Jitsu, as am I. We haven't been here very long and I can already see them becoming part of the team and having something positive to focus on. All of the coaches I have seen so far seem to have a natural authority and ability to lead/teach.

★★★★★ — Emily, Mar 2026

Highly Recommend! My son just completed his first week at Metro Jiu-Jitsu, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Everyone at the gym has been awesome to talk with, from the coaches to the other parents. I love how structured the practices are and how intentional the environment is. The separate parent room is a great idea.

★★★★★ — James, Oct 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Metro 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 Metro Jiu-Jitsu

13555 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI48195

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