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BJJ Classes in Detroit, MI

Detroit has 2 BJJ gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 1 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

313 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews

4884 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Detroit

4.8 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

7450 Woodward Ave Ste 200, Detroit, MI

BJJ gym Beginners welcome No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Detroit

1 of the 2 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to 313 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Detroit.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Detroit runs women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

This gym offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

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New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Detroit

This gym runs kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Detroit: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Detroit?
Most Detroit gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Detroit gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 2 gyms in Detroit advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including 313 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Detroit?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Detroit gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Detroit?
Yes — 1 Detroit gym runs kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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