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Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Flint, Michigan
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 3–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule glbjjflint.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (810) 884-3416
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Instructors do a wonderful job meeting the students where they are at and making Great Lakes the place to be for training, for competition and for beginners.”
“We take all our children plus several nephews to their homeschool class on Mondays/Wednesdays and we love it!”
“The combat conditioning class is also wonderful and a great workout.”
“A perfect balance of competitive enough to get better and compete but welcoming enough that it's a good environment regardless of your training goals.”
“I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to get stronger, learn real self-defense, and become the best verion of yourself!”
Other martial arts here
“I 100% recommend Great Lakes to anyone looking to try jiu jitsu classes, kickboxing and more to come check out this awesome place.”
“Additionally, my daughter is enjoying the kick boxing as well.”
“Great lakes jiujitsu has welcomed me in as a beginner and has made me feel like family there are great grapplers there to teach you and even better coaches.”
What members say
“You'll get excellent instruction, but you'll also end up with a supportive, loving gym family.”
“Instructors do a wonderful job meeting the students where they are at and making Great Lakes the place to be for training, for competition and for beginners.”
“Great lakes jiujitsu has welcomed me in as a beginner and has made me feel like family there are great grapplers there to teach you and even better coaches.”
“The skill level of all the coaches has transformed my kids dramatically.”
“It was a great way to be introduced to the sport, and now I participate in the gi and no gi classes.”
“Two of my kids come here as well and love the art itself, and the community.”
From the reviews
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 have done a phenomenal job teaching our son BJJ. They are great with kids and their patience is unparalleled.
I wanted to try out Jiu Jitsu for years but never made the time to try it because of work and raising kids. I finally gave it a try after being invited out to the school by Kelly and Adam. I am hooked!
10/10 I absolutely love everything about this gym. The instructors are kind, informative, and very welcoming. I never felt out of place or like I don’t belong even though I am very very new to the sport. My favorite classes are combat conditioning, beginners kickboxing, and beginners jiu jitsu.
I’ve trained at a few bjj schools in my time training and this is a great one. A perfect balance of competitive enough to get better and compete but welcoming enough that it's a good environment regardless of your training goals.
New to muay thai? Start at Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Great Lakes Brazilian 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 Great Lakes Brazilian 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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