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The Garage Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Commerce Township, 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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thegaragejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (248) 935-8620
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1–2:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Friendly environment whether you are a beginner or competitor.”
“His gym is always in top notch shape and welcomes all walks of life from experienced practitioners to brand new students!”
What members say
“Awesome space, Nick is an amazing coach and will work with you no matter what skill level.”
“It is a safe, supportive and friendly place for beginners, all the way to experienced grapplers.”
“It is a safe, supportive and friendly place for beginners, all the way to experienced grapplers.”
“Detailed instruction and amazing training partners for all levels.”
“Great space to train, good vibes and cozy environment.”
From the reviews
Amazing instructor with a dope facility, looking forward to seeing how this place expands, I definitely recommend anyone interested in visiting this place to reach out and check it out!
This place is so comfortable but professional. I love how they have it set up and the vibe is so welcoming. Coach Nick is so knowledgeable and patient. I would highly recommend!!
Nick is a true professional that has some of the best understanding and teachings of jiujitsu in the area. His gym is always in top notch shape and welcomes all walks of life from experienced practitioners to brand new students! I’d recommend his place to anyone!
Amazing experience training at the Garage !! So clean and well kept. Nick taught an amazing class on pressure passing. I learned so much about the body lock pass that I was never taught before. 10/10 would def recommend and will be back. - Steve Spencer
New to BJJ? Start at The Garage Jiu-Jitsu
The Garage Jiu-Jitsu 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 The Garage 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.
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