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APEX Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Troy, Michigan
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartstroy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 248-524-3232
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–9:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:15 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–9:15 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:45 am |
| Sunday | 10:30–11:30 am |
The classes they run
“Apex Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing Academy offering classes every single day for kids and adults in both gi and no gi.”
“The gym is very positional sparring heavy, which allows for extremely fast progress.”
“The members are tough but everyone here is supportive and It’s the perfect amount of training intensity for people wanting to compete or just learn self defense.”
“The members are tough but everyone here is supportive and It’s the perfect amount of training intensity for people wanting to compete or just learn self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“It's challenging but in a good way, and their kickboxing class will give you good fun and a good workout as well!”
“Apex Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing Academy offering classes every single day for kids and adults in both gi and no gi.”
What members say
“It is a wonderful place only made better by great coaches, parents, and kids.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely welcoming, making everyone feel supported no matter their experience level.”
“The members are tough but everyone here is supportive and It’s the perfect amount of training intensity for people wanting to compete or just learn self defense.”
“Been training here since 2018 and he has helped me understand and refine my jiu jitsu game from basic fundamentals to developing my personal strengths.”
“The members are tough but everyone here is supportive and It’s the perfect amount of training intensity for people wanting to compete or just learn self defense.”
“Joe provides a safe and clean environment for everyone to enjoy and have fun while training.”
From the reviews
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 Troy. Full disclosure: This is the second review I'm posting after my son's two-year anniversary of training at this school.
My son attends the Tiny Tigers program at Renzo Gracie Troy. It is a wonderful place only made better by great coaches, parents, and kids. He was welcomed by all and made to feel right at home. The free trial classes are a great no commitment way to test the waters.
Started learning bjj here and haven't found the need to move to other gyms. The class is taught by a black belt who is very knowledgeable about each position. The gym is very positional sparring heavy, which allows for extremely fast progress. Facility is very clean and the gym has nice mats.
Myself, my son (13), and my daughter (5) are all training at Apex. The kids classes are fantastic. They do a great job making learning jiu-jitsu fun and interesting for the littlest kids. No matter your skill level or experience, everyone is extremely welcoming in the adult classes.
New to muay thai? Start at APEX Jiu-Jitsu
APEX Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at APEX Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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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