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The Grey Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in St Helen, Michigan

BJJ gym Affiliated Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule thegreyjiujitsu.simdif.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 989-538-0849

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 The Grey Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“Felt like my daughter was learning something that will help her when she is grown and on her own.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It's a great place to learn some self defense and Jiu Jitsu with a side of fun.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at The Grey Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“First day and I absolutely liked it everyone was great looking forward for more.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“Ralph was super welcoming and taught good techniques.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Coach was amazing and explained everything in great detail.”

From the reviews

We visited The Grey to cross train our kids while traveling across state. We were so appreciative that they were willing to have us, and open to cross training. Coach was amazing and explained everything in great detail. Our kids left learning a lot and meeting new kids to roll with. We felt very welcome visiting.

★★★★★ — Caitlyn, May 2024

Everyone is super nice.Very informative. Coaches and students are people with great character

★★★★★ — Joshua, Jul 2025

My daughter joined The Grey just over a year ago. The atmosphere is amazing. Very Family oriented, all ages encouraged. I can not say enough how amazing this establishment has been for my daughter. They teach discipline, respect, teamwork, and so much more!

★★★★★ — Tracy, Apr 2023

Ralph was super welcoming and taught good techniques. I was traveling and stopped in for a Friday afternoon class. All the people at the gym were super friendly as well.

★★★★★ — Devin, Aug 2024

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Your first BJJ class at The Grey 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 The Grey Jiu Jitsu

5918 E West Branch Rd, St Helen, MI48656

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