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BJJ Gyms in Michigan
143 BJJ gyms across 89 cities in Michigan — including 83 with a free trial, 104 beginner-friendly, and 120 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Michigan now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Michigan
- Grand Rapids
- Ann Arbor
- Novi
- Holland
- Livonia
- Portage
- Rochester
- Saginaw
- Shelby Township
- Bay City
- Brighton
- Caledonia
- Chesterfield
- Detroit
- Fenton
- Flint
- Garden City
- Grand Blanc
- Grand Haven
- Kalamazoo
- Kentwood
- Lansing
- Lincoln Park
- Midland
- Monroe
- Mt Pleasant
- Muskegon
- Newaygo
- Plymouth
- Port Huron
- Southgate
- St Clair Shores
- Traverse City
- Troy
- Westland
- Wixom
- Ypsilanti
- Allegan
- Allen Park
- Alma
- Almont
- Belleville
- Belmont
- Big Rapids
- Bloomfield Township
- Brownstown Township
- Burton
- Byron Center
- Cadillac
- Canton Township
- Carson City
- Clare
- Clawson
- Clinton Township
- Coldwater
- Commerce Township
- Dearborn
- Edwardsburg
- Farmington Hills
- Flushing
- Jackson
- Keego Harbor
- Lapeer
- Macomb
- Marshall
- Marysville
- Mt Morris
- Negaunee
- Niles
- Norton Shores
- Okemos
- Orion Township
- Portland
- Redford Township
- Richmond
- Riverview
- Rochester Hills
- Romeo
- Saline
- Sanford
- Southfield
- St Helen
- Sterling Heights
- Sturgis
- Tecumseh
- Vicksburg
- West Bloomfield Township
- White Pigeon
- Wyandotte
Featured BJJ gyms in Michigan
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Michigan ranking →
Metro Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rise Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Seung-ni Traverse City Martial Arts & Kickboxing Academy
5 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Plymouth Canton Grappling Academy
5 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Michigan
- Best BJJ gyms in Michigan — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 104 beginner-friendly gyms in Michigan, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 120 gyms in Michigan with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 83 gyms in Michigan offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 27 gyms in Michigan with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- Gracie Barra locations in Michigan
- 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu locations in Michigan
BJJ programs in Michigan
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Michigan
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Michigan gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Michigan: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Michigan?
- Our directory lists 143 BJJ gyms across 89 cities in Michigan. The cities with the most are Grand Rapids (7), Ann Arbor (5), Novi (5).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Michigan?
- Among Michigan gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $20–$85 (median around $80). Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Michigan?
- Yes — 83 gyms in Michigan advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Michigan?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 104 Michigan gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 120 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.