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Gracie Barra

4.8 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Plymouth, Michigan

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gbnorthville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 248-207-7555

Hours

Monday 5:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 5:30–9:30 pm
Friday 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Gracie Barra, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“My 12-year old son and I visited my brother for the first time since he opened the gym and decided to take a class.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 19 mentions

“My husband and I enrolled our young daughters ages 3 & 4 in the Junior Champs program, and admitedly were apprehensive at first… this program has been nothing short of amazing.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“The Curriculum is well designed and enables students to become proficient in self defense and compete if they desire.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The Curriculum is well designed and enables students to become proficient in self defense and compete if they desire.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gracie Barra — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 7 mentions

“They were instantly welcoming when I arrived for my first free all-women’s BJJ class, which they offer as a great way to see if it’s a good fit before committing.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 107 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“Coaches are a great balance of teaching respsonsibility along with being patient and friendly.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“They were instantly welcoming when I arrived for my first free all-women’s BJJ class, which they offer as a great way to see if it’s a good fit before committing.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 10 mentions

“They were instantly welcoming when I arrived for my first free all-women’s BJJ class, which they offer as a great way to see if it’s a good fit before committing.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“They work hard, they are taught more than just the techniques, respect and the benefits of hard work are engrained in this program.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 6 mentions

“As parents there is not much room to sit or watch, but the gym is clean and very well taken care of.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“They love the friends they are making, and the skills they are learning is bringing confidence not only on the mat, but in all other aspects of their lives!”

From the reviews

Professor Greg is a true professional. Coach Andre and Coach Clayton have been immensely helpful in my learning with no martial arts background. It was a relief to arrive with an empty mind and have it safely filled as I get submitted without getting hurt hurt.

★★★★★ — Thomas, Apr 2024

My 12-year old son and I visited my brother for the first time since he opened the gym and decided to take a class. First off, the space is very clean, well organized, and in good shape. It's obvious as soon as you walk in that as the owner/operator he wants the best environment for his students.

★★★★★ — Glenn, Apr 2025

GB Northville is a fantastic gym to develop your BJJ Skills. The Curriculum is well designed and enables students to become proficient in self defense and compete if they desire. The facilities are very well kept, and always clean.

★★★★★ — Santi, Jun 2025

My husband and I enrolled our young daughters ages 3 & 4 in the Junior Champs program, and admitedly were apprehensive at first… this program has been nothing short of amazing.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Aug 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Gracie Barra

Gracie Barra 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Gracie Barra

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie Barra

40340 Five Mile Rd, Plymouth, MI48170

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