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Voyage Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in St Clair Shores, 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
- 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 voyagejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 586-260-2884
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | 12–1:52 pm |
The classes they run
“Professional, well organized, great courses of instruction for adults and children, convenient hours, clean and well maintained.”
“They take the time to engage with each student one-on-one, always emphasizing safety and respect.”
“It can be intimidating starting BJJ for the first time with strangers, but the atmosphere at Voyage quickly puts those fears aside.”
Other martial arts here
“The Voyage instructors have a high knowledge base through decades of training and application through competition within the disciplines of BJJ, Muay Thai, and Wrestling.”
“The Voyage instructors have a high knowledge base through decades of training and application through competition within the disciplines of BJJ, Muay Thai, and Wrestling.”
What members say
“Bill, Jason and Lear are Amazing Instructors and the Students are great as well Good Vibes and very embracing!”
“Voyage has a welcoming, supportive environment for everyone while maintaining a keen focus on quality BJJ.”
“Our family has been very happy with our experience here, and we’re grateful for the positive and supportive environment they’ve created.”
“Bill and his team do an outstanding job of teaching students everything from basic grappling and core mechanics to more advanced submissions and techniques.”
“Professional, well organized, great courses of instruction for adults and children, convenient hours, clean and well maintained.”
“The Voyage instructors have a high knowledge base through decades of training and application through competition within the disciplines of BJJ, Muay Thai, and Wrestling.”
From the reviews
Voyage Martial Arts is an outstanding school. I have been coming here for over a year and they have awesome instructors, clean matts, positive environment. BJJ is good for anyone at any age.
Family friendly environment that welcomes everyone that walks through the door. The Voyage instructors have a high knowledge base through decades of training and application through competition within the disciplines of BJJ, Muay Thai, and Wrestling.
Voyage is a great facility! Coach Bill and the rest of the team do a fantastic job teaching the kids’ classes. My daughter’s self confidence has blossomed as her skills have improved. Cannot recommend enough!
One of the best communities you can be apart of! Great instructors that are knowledgeable and care about you. Great environment for both adults and kids! You won’t be disappointed to come by and try a class!
New to BJJ? Start at Voyage Jiu Jitsu
Voyage 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 Voyage 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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