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Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy Allen Park
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Allen Park, Michigan
Plan your first class
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westsidejja.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (734) 895-3979
Hours
| Monday | 7–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9 PM |
| Friday | 7–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“My son is a high school wrestler and the coaches are masters of teaching effective techniques.”
“Amber & Tabs run a great woman’s class, as a woman myself that’s my fav.”
“My son is a high school wrestler and the coaches are masters of teaching effective techniques.”
“They have a wide range of classes including judo, wrestling, striking, no gi, and gi jiu jitsu, so there’s something for everyone.”
“They have a wide range of classes including judo, wrestling, striking, no gi, and gi jiu jitsu, so there’s something for everyone.”
“Brand new academy, very clean, there are 2 different mat spaces, a nice waiting area, the instructors are knowledgeable and everyone is very welcoming.”
Other martial arts here
“They have a wide range of classes including judo, wrestling, striking, no gi, and gi jiu jitsu, so there’s something for everyone.”
“They have a wide range of classes including judo, wrestling, striking, no gi, and gi jiu jitsu, so there’s something for everyone.”
What members say
“Wrestling & judo as well with more great coach’s there’s nothing you can’t achieve goal wise with all of them in your corner!”
“Brand new academy, very clean, there are 2 different mat spaces, a nice waiting area, the instructors are knowledgeable and everyone is very welcoming.”
“Brand new academy, very clean, there are 2 different mat spaces, a nice waiting area, the instructors are knowledgeable and everyone is very welcoming.”
“Brand new academy, very clean, there are 2 different mat spaces, a nice waiting area, the instructors are knowledgeable and everyone is very welcoming.”
From the reviews
a family friendly place with a supportive community. Westside has two locations, one in Allen Park and one in Westland, and you get access to both. They have a wide range of classes including judo, wrestling, striking, no gi, and gi jiu jitsu, so there’s something for everyone.
I’am new to Jiu jitsu and this gym is great. Instructors hold great knowledge in their field. The students are of all levels, very great to work with. Gym is always clean. Owners are very respectful of personal values. They have a wide range of a schedule for all people to be able to train. Overall, great place
Brand new facility, a family-friendly atmosphere, top-notch coaches, and a variety of classes for all ages. I highly recommend this gym!
Love the group that this gym continues to build in the Woman’s class or adults you won’t be disappointed! Amber & Tabs run a great woman’s class, as a woman myself that’s my fav. However coach Ken & coach Fred really make adults inclusive for everyone at every level that’s a must try!
New to BJJ? Start at Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy Allen Park
Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy Allen Park comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy Allen Park
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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