Southgate, MI hosts a diverse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with seven gyms offering a range of training options. Among these, Metro Jiu-Jitsu and Michigan Grappling Co. stand out with impressive 4.9-star ratings from 519 and 33 reviews respectively. Other notable academies include School of Martial Arts USA-Wyandotte and Riverside Combat Club, contributing to a robust local grappling scene.
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Southgate, MI
Metro Jiu-Jitsu operates a 7,000-square-foot martial arts and combat training center at 13555 Eureka Rd in Southgate, Michigan. Serving practitioners across Southgate and Downriver, the academy delivers combat sports instruction for children, teens, and adults. The academy was founded by head coach David Fox, who has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2009 and earned his black belt under Danny Alvarez. Wrestling instruction is led by head wrestling coaches Jimmy Siwula, an accomplished competitor holding multiple World and Pan-American Championship podium finishes, and Joe Breza, a former Division 1 wrestler at Sacred Heart University. Striking is directed by head kickboxing coach Tony Rowe. Coursework encompasses adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling takedowns, and boxing and kickboxing. Youth training is divided by age group, including Little Lions Jiu-Jitsu for ages 5 to 7 and kids jiu-jitsu for ages 8 to 12. Families can evaluate the academy by scheduling an introductory free class.
Southgate, MI
Michigan Grappling Co. delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts instruction at 13672 Fort Street in Southgate, Michigan. Established in 2024, the Downriver training center provides an authentic grappling facility equipped with dedicated conditioning space, modern mats, and technical mentorship tailored to students of every background, age, and belt rank. The academy's instructional staff is directed by head instructor Christopher Fisher, an IBJJF Master Worlds Champion and multiple-time IBJJF Open champion who earned his black belt in 2023 within the Cascao Vital lineage under Royler Gracie. Instruction is supported by veteran black belt instructor Gene, who began his martial arts journey in 1976 and holds a BJJ black belt under Royce Gracie alongside an Isshin-Ryu Karate black belt, alongside dedicated youth and women's program coaches. Coursework features adult Gi Jiu Jitsu and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, wrestling and clinch work, striking, and mixed martial arts. Youth athletes develop grappling proficiency through structured kids Gi and No-Gi programs. New practitioners can evaluate the gym through a complimentary first-class free trial.
Southgate, MI
World-class instruction in a welcoming environment dedicated to student growth and technical excellence.
Southgate, MI
Longton's Martial Arts is a Martial Arts gym located in Southgate, MI, USA.
Southgate, MI
Manimal Club in Southgate, MI, offers training in Martial Arts including Gi and No-Gi styles.
Southgate, MI
School of Martial Arts USA-Wyandotte is located in Southgate, MI, USA. It offers training in Martial Arts.
Southgate, MI
World-class instruction in a welcoming environment dedicated to student growth and technical excellence.
Southgate, MI
World-class instruction in a welcoming environment dedicated to student growth and technical excellence.
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