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Palm BJJ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Saginaw, 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
  • Membership memberships run around $85/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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 palmbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (989) 573-2529

Hours

Monday 5:15–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5:15–8:30 PM
Thursday 5:30–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11:30 AM
Sunday 11 AM–12:30 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 Palm BJJ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“I get to see the kids class wrapping up when I show up early and it’s full of kids enjoying themselves.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Not only is the instruction great but the gym has multiple black belts and serious competitors to learn from.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The training is good exercise, good for instilling a well-disciplined mindset, and of course self-defense amongst other things.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 63 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“The welcoming environment, amazing coaches, and strong community make it an incredible experience for all of us—including our 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“The welcoming environment, amazing coaches, and strong community make it an incredible experience for all of us—including our 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 18 mentions

“My whole family trains at Palm Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and we absolutely love it!”

active competition team 3 mentions

“Not only is the instruction great but the gym has multiple black belts and serious competitors to learn from.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 7 mentions

“The gym was spacious and clean- comfortable waiting area for parents and siblings too!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“Had the opportunity to take my boys to a seminar at Palm BJJ today and it was definitely worth the drive from Musk.”

From the reviews

Totally wicked gym!! It’s a great place to train regardless of if you’re competing or just doing BJJ as a hobby. Ive been actively training for a little over a year, and it’s crazy to see the progress I’ve made under the guidance of the coaches and even under the other members at Palm.

★★★★★ — Mikayla, Apr 2025

Top-notch training by highly skilled people. My 9-year-old son recently started learning here and the entire team including coach Carl was very involved. The training is good exercise, good for instilling a well-disciplined mindset, and of course self-defense amongst other things.

★★★★★ — Mr, Mar 2021

Best place I have ever rolled at. Friendly coaches, friendly students. For $85 a month with no tied in contracts, it is exceptionally priced and fair by far when compared to other martial arts studios near and far. It's located almost directly across from SVSU, so you can't miss it.

★★★★★ — Fred, Jul 2021

I’ve trained at a few gyms in the tri-cities and this is by far the most comprehensive and technical instruction I’ve ever received. It makes my prior training look ridiculous. Not only is the instruction great but the gym has multiple black belts and serious competitors to learn from.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, Apr 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Palm BJJ 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 Palm BJJ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

3365 W Freeland Rd, Saginaw, MI48604

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