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Michigan Grappling Co.
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Southgate, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule michigangrapplingco.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (734) 575-1167
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“The instructors are not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also patient, professional, and truly invested in each student—especially in the kids' classes.”
“As a woman it’s hard to find a place that doesn’t feel intimidating but I have felt welcome since day one!”
“Chris Fisher is a great coach, competitor and overall great dude all the way around!”
“They offer a range of classes, including Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Self-Defense, which is great for mixing things up.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping every student grow whether you’re brand new or experienced.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a range of classes, including Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Self-Defense, which is great for mixing things up.”
“They offer a range of classes, including Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Self-Defense, which is great for mixing things up.”
What members say
“Chris Fisher is a great coach, competitor and overall great dude all the way around!”
“Today was the first day here Everyone is awesome very knowledgeable and helpful there is plenty of space to roll around I’m definitely excited to come back and train”
“The gym has a welcoming vibe that works for both beginners and seasoned professionals.”
“Can’t get enough, from moment I Walked in the energy and details of the place made me never wanna leave .”
“Chris Fisher is a great coach, competitor and overall great dude all the way around!”
“Probably the cleanest MMA facility I have been in.”
From the reviews
Awesome place to train. Lots of space, excellent coaches. Convenient location, cool atmosphere and people. Definitely check this place out if you’re looking for a place to train. This isn’t the first place I’ve trained in the area, but I have a good feeling I won’t have to find another place.
I can’t say enough great things about Michigan Grappling Co! The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping every student grow whether you’re brand new or experienced. The environment is welcoming, and supportive.
Michigan Grappling has completely exceeded my expectations. The instructors are not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also patient, professional, and truly invested in each student—especially in the kids' classes.
Today was the first day here Everyone is awesome very knowledgeable and helpful there is plenty of space to roll around I’m definitely excited to come back and train
New to BJJ? Start at Michigan Grappling Co.
Michigan Grappling Co. 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 Michigan Grappling Co.
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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