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Plymouth Canton Grappling Academy
5 ★★★★★ 237 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Plymouth, 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 (ages 3–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thepcga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (734) 987-7242
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
The classes they run
“I love PCGA, I started my daughter a couple of months ago, and she always says “they’re so nice” or “oh he was helpful, I get it now” and how she really has fun learning and going.”
“An amazing jiu jitsu gym with the best coaches, a fun atmosphere, and top of the line competitors and facility.”
“Coach Kyle is especially great for beginners — he breaks down each move with clear explanations and makes sure everyone understands the technique before moving on.”
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What members say
“Coach Kyle is especially great for beginners — he breaks down each move with clear explanations and makes sure everyone understands the technique before moving on.”
“Our family was looking for a good gym to bring our girls (who have had no experience with grappling or jiu jitsu), and we hit the jackpot with PCGA.”
“Our family was looking for a good gym to bring our girls (who have had no experience with grappling or jiu jitsu), and we hit the jackpot with PCGA.”
“Coach Kyle is especially great for beginners — he breaks down each move with clear explanations and makes sure everyone understands the technique before moving on.”
“An amazing jiu jitsu gym with the best coaches, a fun atmosphere, and top of the line competitors and facility.”
“Clean facility, great instructors and highly recommended.”
From the reviews
Extremely pleased with the facility, and the instructors are incredible. From the first meeting to each class, my kids have been welcomed and are excited every day to attend.
An amazing jiu jitsu gym with the best coaches, a fun atmosphere, and top of the line competitors and facility. If you’re looking to start training in the area, this is the gym for you.
My Granddaughter loves PCGA. She is a Mini- Ninja. The coaches are great getting the littles attention and keeping them on track! Highly recommend
I had a great experience on the first day of training. They are currently offering a free first class so I decided to check it out and greatly enjoyed it. Coach Kyle is especially great for beginners — he breaks down each move with clear explanations and makes sure everyone understands the technique before moving on.
New to BJJ? Start at Plymouth Canton Grappling Academy
Plymouth Canton Grappling Academy 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 Plymouth Canton Grappling Academy
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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