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Monroe Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Monroe, 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
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 monroejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:45–5:30 PM, 5:45–6:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5:45–6:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:45–5:30 PM, 5:45–6:45 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“All the coaches in the kids class work so well with the kids anyone that gave Monroe Jiujitsu less than a 5 star review obviously couldn’t handle the heat.”
“Lindsey runs a ladies class twice a week, and does a fine job of doing so.”
“Newbies, hobbyist, competitors, truly anyone.”
“The classes are great and I also got some private lessons that were awesome.”
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What members say
“Awesome instructor, great class, met some new people that were very welcoming to new comers.”
“If your on the fence about comming in, just come in first class is free and Todd will make u feel right at home.”
“The coaches are top notch and the culture is very welcoming to new members, (including women!”
“They have a fantastic kids program.”
“I like the huge showers and restrooms, very clean, can't ask for more!”
“The coaches are top notch and the culture is very welcoming to new members, (including women!”
From the reviews
I have been comming hear for 3 months now. HANDS DOWN, the best place to go. Todd is a great Instructor and is always there for his students. If your on the fence about comming in, just come in first class is free and Todd will make u feel right at home. Thank you Todd for Monroe Jiu-Jitsu
Travelling for work and was recommended Monroe Jiu Jitsu to visit. Dropped in for a great class and drilling. High quality instruction and a great atmosphere brought me back the next night for some more rolling. I'll be back next time I'm in town!
So thankful for Coach Todd and his crew at Monroe BJJ! I was visiting family in town for a few weeks and trained here during my stay. I learned SO much in my short amount of time training with Coach Todd and everyone here.
Todd Williams is one of those rare instructors that manages to teach in ways that drive you to be better and challenge you to master your technique, all while making you feel welcomed and relaxed in the learning process. This is rarer than one may assume in the world of martial arts.
New to BJJ? Start at Monroe Jiu Jitsu
Monroe Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Monroe 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. 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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