The best muay thai gyms in Michigan
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 5,360 reviews of Michigan gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real muay thai gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Cosens MMA LLC
4.8 ★★★★★ 207 reviews · Bay City, MI
“I absolutely love what this program is doing for my child. I won't lie it's rather expensive. I'm a working mother and money is tight. I was very upset about affordability at first…” — Lindsey
#2 Gracie Barra Novi
4.9 ★★★★★ 163 reviews · Novi, MI
“I originally chose this place for Brazilian Jujitsu because they offered classes for both my 3 and 5-year-old children. The coaches are truly exceptional, skilled, patient, and inc…” — Maria
#3 Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews · Flint, MI
“Our experience with this gym has been nothing short of spectacular. All of the coaches are EXTREMELY knowledgeable, respectful, helpful and welcoming. Instructors Adam and Bryam ha…” — Brooke
#4 URSA Academy - Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Ann Arbor
4.7 ★★★★★ 161 reviews · Ann Arbor, MI
“Clean spacious facility. Welcoming front staff. Head coach is humble and approachable. Excellent high-level technique taught in an way that is organized & easy-to-grasp. Training p…” — Colette
#5 Significant Strikes Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews · Traverse City, MI
“I’ve been training at significant strikes for several months now, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best boxing gyms around. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patie…” — Caleb
#6 iMA Sports Novi
5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews · Novi, MI
“I had watched Kickboxer and Ongbak before my first Muay Thai trial class, just in case. As a noob in his mid 30s, I never imagined the amount of hardwork and dedication one would n…” — Murali
#7 Boxing Gym Cooper's
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews · Detroit, MI
Gym for learning martial arts such as Muay Thai and boxing via classes and programs.
“This gym is a welcoming and friendly environment where everyone is treated with respect. The focus on discipline and character development is inspiring, and the instructors do a gr…” — Mohammed
#8 Scorpion Fighting System
4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews · Brighton, MI
“I’m a Marine stationed out in San Diego, California. Most will say it is the “Mecca” of mixed martial arts in the United States. I’ve been doing Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing for going …” — Kyle
#9 APEX Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews · Troy, MI
“From what I've read and heard, the average child's martial arts career lasts 3-6 months. My son tried two other martial arts school in the area before enrolling at Renzo Gracie Tro…” — Abe
#10 Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews · Redford Township, MI
“Very cool gym. Took my daughter to the free class that they offer. She liked it but Jiu Jitsu really isn't a girly sport. She is only 6 years old. Only 2-3 girls and rest were boys…” — Nathan