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Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 260 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Dearborn, 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 (ages 6–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- 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 detroitjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 313-522-3222
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30–2 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or advanced competitor, their mix of Gi, No-Gi, Muay Thai, and boxing programs helps you build skill, confidence, and discipline.”
“Coach Danny is the best he’s patient, encouraging, and makes every class fun and engaging for the kids.”
“Beginners classes, women’s classes, competition-prep classes.”
“Detro it Jiu-Jitsu is everything I can ask for when it comes to training, endurance, mental agility, foot work, leg work, punching, creativity, boxing, sparring, etc!”
“If you are reading this and thinking of a gym to cultivate your confidence, competence, and mental resilience then look no further.”
Other martial arts here
“Detro it Jiu-Jitsu is everything I can ask for when it comes to training, endurance, mental agility, foot work, leg work, punching, creativity, boxing, sparring, etc!”
“Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Dearborn offers top-tier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with IBJJF-certified instructors, a welcoming community, and a world-class 18,000 sq ft facility.”
“You have Brazilian jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and MMA all under one roof along with a weight lifting gym only open to members.”
“You have Brazilian jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and MMA all under one roof along with a weight lifting gym only open to members.”
What members say
“Coach Danny is the best he’s patient, encouraging, and makes every class fun and engaging for the kids.”
“Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Dearborn offers top-tier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with IBJJF-certified instructors, a welcoming community, and a world-class 18,000 sq ft facility.”
“Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Dearborn offers top-tier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with IBJJF-certified instructors, a welcoming community, and a world-class 18,000 sq ft facility.”
“Not to mention Coach Danny just has a natural ability to teach and simplify complex moves and techniques.”
“You build lifelong friendships with your teammates through sweat, hard work, and shared adversity.”
“Detro it Jiu-Jitsu is everything I can ask for when it comes to training, endurance, mental agility, foot work, leg work, punching, creativity, boxing, sparring, etc!”
From the reviews
DJJ is not only a school, but truly a huge part of my life. I moved here several years ago and didn’t know many people or anything about martial arts. I signed up for a free class and showed up to their old facility.
What will make you understand the impact this place had on my life? This place is not just a training facility but a hub for character development. It’s a blessing to be surrounded by beautiful souls who work hard, keep you accountable, and treat you like family with respect and dignity.
ELITE training facility. I was traveling to Dearborn for work and was lucky to find DJJ. I dropped in for both Gi and No Gi classes. Owners Anthony and Danny were very welcoming, and provided top tier instruction. After class, I had some humbling rolls.
This is the real deal!! Wow- every single session is dedicated to ensure your body and mind are being pushed to the limit, helping you grow as an individual in all aspects of life.
New to muay thai? Start at Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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