MMA Gyms in Michigan

106 of the 776 martial arts schools we track in Michigan have MMA training. "Martial arts" search results lump boxing gyms, jiu-jitsu academies, and traditional dojos in with actual MMA gyms, and a map pin has no field to flag which ones run true mixed-discipline sparring and cage-style training. Every gym here has MMA training confirmed from its own class schedule or website, not just a passing mention of "self-defense" in a review. Full listings for every city are on the Michigan page.

Grand Rapids 6

Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids BJJ Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2035 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1535

+16163075295 Website All Grand Rapids martial arts schools

Daniel Gracie Team Michigan BJJ / grapplingMMA

351 Summer Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5347

+16168884419 Website All Grand Rapids martial arts schools

KickStart Family Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4335 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534-4588

🕒 Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 8pm

+16165400444 Website All Grand Rapids martial arts schools

Premier Mixed Martial Arts MMA

4248 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-3645

+12696807755 All Grand Rapids martial arts schools

Shidokan Takuma Kyokai Karate / taekwondoMMA

5260 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548-5606

🕒 Mon 5pm-6pm, Wed 5pm-6pm, Mon 6pm-7:30pm, Wed 6pm-7:30pm

+16168885056 Website All Grand Rapids martial arts schools

Triumph MMA BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Grand Rapids, MI

+16164503842 Website All Grand Rapids martial arts schools

Portage 4

Kalamazoo BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

8135 Coxs Dr, Portage, MI 49002

+12692511263 Website All Portage martial arts schools

Lightning Kicks Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

161 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024

2693832610 Website All Portage martial arts schools

Lightning Kicks Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

541 Romence Rd, Portage, MI 49024-3444

+12693832610 Website All Portage martial arts schools

Precision Martial Arts Kids classesMMA

8175 Creekside Dr, Portage, MI 49024-5313

+12692341030 Website All Portage martial arts schools

Kalamazoo 3

Dojos of the Risen Son Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

6245 Atlantic Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

+12698086484 Website All Kalamazoo martial arts schools

Kalamazoo BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4233 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

(616) 915-6565 Website All Kalamazoo martial arts schools

U.S.A. Tae Kwon Do Inc. Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

125 Peekstock Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-4844

+12693431072 Website All Kalamazoo martial arts schools

Troy 3

Cascao Jiu jitsu Troy, MI Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

444 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084-5432

+12484336873 Website All Troy martial arts schools

Krav Maga Detroit MMA

950 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084-5376

+12486889501 Website All Troy martial arts schools

Mastery Martial Arts - Troy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

3656 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083-5213

+12482477353 Website All Troy martial arts schools

Westland 3

Champion Martial Arts MMA

32588 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185-2910

+17343388050 Website All Westland martial arts schools

Japanese Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2300 S Venoy Rd, Westland, MI 48186

7344473000 Website All Westland martial arts schools

Stars and Strikes MMA MMA

38156 N Executive Dr, Westland, MI 48185-1972

+17342726646 Website All Westland martial arts schools

Allen Park 2

Allen Park Martial Arts Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7318 Park Ave, Allen Park, MI 48101-1903

+13139285288 Website All Allen Park martial arts schools

Bloom MMA & Fitness BJJ / grapplingMMA

5903 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101

+13139899222 Website All Allen Park martial arts schools

Ann Arbor 2

Ann Arbor Mixed Martial Arts MMA

6159 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9140

+17344081662 Website All Ann Arbor martial arts schools

Final Round Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3770 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1654

🕒 Saturday: 10 am - 2:30 pm

+17349294362 Website All Ann Arbor martial arts schools

Coopersville 2

Pro Karate Coopersville Karate / taekwondoMMA

274 Ottawa St, Coopersville, MI 49404-1242

+16163403852 Website All Coopersville martial arts schools

Professional Karate Coopersville Karate / taekwondoMMA

25 68th Ave S, Coopersville, MI 49404

+16163403852 Website All Coopersville martial arts schools

Flint 2

Fight Mechanix Kickboxing & MMA - Flint, MI BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2014 Zimmerman St, Flint, MI 48503

+18108843416 Website All Flint martial arts schools

Flint Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4508 Van Slyke Rd, Flint, MI 48507-3540

🕒 Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

+18109629675 Website All Flint martial arts schools

Grand Blanc 2

Cosens Martial Arts Grand Blanc BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

12830 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439-2415

+18107714377 Website All Grand Blanc martial arts schools

Longhouse Submission Grappling, LLC BJJ / grapplingMMA

12793 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439-1830

🕒 6:00am - 7:00am

+19107059910 Website All Grand Blanc martial arts schools

Kentwood 2

Mirandette's Martial Arts Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

4560 Bowen Blvd SE, Kentwood, MI 49508-5353

+16168895933 Website All Kentwood martial arts schools

Original Okinawan Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

5260 Division Ave S, Kentwood, MI 49548-5606

+16169656932 Website All Kentwood martial arts schools

Monroe 2

Japan Karate Academy Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

15241 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48161

7347700016 Website All Monroe martial arts schools

Universal Martial Art Academy Kids classesMMA

6006 Elmwood Dr, Monroe, MI 48161-3937

🕒 Mon-Sat 5:30pm-9pm

+17347700275 Website All Monroe martial arts schools

Niles 2

Copa Jiu-Jitsu - Carlson Gracie Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2601 N 5th St, Niles, MI 49120-1109

+13124033628 Website All Niles martial arts schools

Legion Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

211 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120-2303

🕒 Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm

+12698187297 Website All Niles martial arts schools

Okemos 2

Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

4792 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864-2102

+15173495335 Website All Okemos martial arts schools

Victory Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

3544 Meridian Crossings Dr, Okemos, MI 48864-4587

+15175745931 Website All Okemos martial arts schools

Oxford 2

Cosens Martial Arts Oxford LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

172 S Washington St, Oxford, MI 48371

+12485727096 Website All Oxford martial arts schools

Maverick MMA Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

925 N Lapeer Rd, Oxford, MI 48371-6742

+12485146936 Website All Oxford martial arts schools

Saginaw 2

Cosens Martial Arts Saginaw Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5738 State St, Saginaw, MI 48603-3417

+19894015553 Website All Saginaw martial arts schools

Michigan Martial Arts Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7679 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609-5012

+19897819000 Website All Saginaw martial arts schools

Sterling Heights 2

Allegiance Gym Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

37676 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312-1836

+12484259717 Website All Sterling Heights martial arts schools

Premier Martial Arts (3570 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights) Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3570 15 Mile Rd Ste G, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

8447621844 Website All Sterling Heights martial arts schools

Waterford 2

Grace Karate Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

1585 Crescent Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48327-1905

+12488071974 Website All Waterford martial arts schools

Holloway's Isshin Ryu Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

3833 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328-3017

🕒 Monday - 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm

+12485054698 Website All Waterford martial arts schools

Ypsilanti 2

Bushido Mixed Martial Arts MMA

8965 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

+17348459662 Website All Ypsilanti martial arts schools

Upstream Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

428 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1899

🕒 Monday 11am-12pm

Website All Ypsilanti martial arts schools

Adrian 1

Elite Force MMA Gym - MMA Cage & Boxing/Wrestling Ring Rental Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

3003 E US Highway 223, Adrian, MI 49221-9207

+15176629416 Website All Adrian martial arts schools

Almont 1

Veda Combat Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

780 N Van Dyke Rd, Almont, MI 48003-8544

🕒 7:00am - 8:00am

+18104174427 Website

Battle Creek 1

Mushin Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

30 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015-3704

🕒 6:45 am - 8:15 am

+12695792020 Website All Battle Creek martial arts schools

Bay City 1

Cosens MMA LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4101 E Wilder Rd, Bay City, MI 48706

+19892978558 Website All Bay City martial arts schools

Birmingham 1

Birmingham Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2219 Cole St, Birmingham, MI 48009

🕒 4 PM - 10 PM

+12486466608 Website All Birmingham martial arts schools

Bloomfield Twp 1

Roots Combat Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

794 Industrial Ct, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302-0380

+12482824069 Website All Bloomfield Twp martial arts schools

Brighton 1

Master Perez Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

2244 Euler Rd, Brighton, MI 48114-7408

+15862424412 Website All Brighton martial arts schools

Brooklyn 1

Mat Psycho Family Fitness & Combat BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

313 S Main St, Brooklyn, MI 49230

🕒 Monday - Friday / 4PM to 9PM

+15172402023 Website

Brownstown Twp 1

Training Grounds Combat Sports and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

20785 Gibraltar Rd, Brownstown Twp, MI 48183-5087

🕒 Mon-Thur: 4PM to 9PM

+17345128640 Website

Caledonia 1

Octō Alliance Combat Sports BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3555 68th St SE Ste 6 7, Caledonia, MI 49316

🕒 6:30am - 7:30am

6165584383 Website All Caledonia martial arts schools

Canton 1

Rise Martial Arts Free trial classMMA

Canton, MI

+17347568899 Website All Canton martial arts schools

Cement City 1

Kihon Karate MMA Karate / taekwondoMMA

130 Jackson St, Cement City, MI 49233-9703

+15172048530

Cheboygan 1

Straits area Tae Kwon Do Academy and MUTT MMA Karate / taekwondoMMA

9750 N Straits Hwy, Cheboygan, MI 49721-8882

+19062980213 All Cheboygan martial arts schools

Chesterfield Twp 1

Champion Boxing and Fight Club BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

33101 23 Mile Rd, Chesterfield Twp, MI 48047-1927

+15866486280 Website All Chesterfield Twp martial arts schools

Clinton Twp 1

New Way Training Center BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

44668 Morley Dr, Clinton Twp, MI 48036-1358

+15868019991 Website All Clinton Twp martial arts schools

Coldwater 1

Michigan Sports Camps MMA

315 N Fiske Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036-9138

+15172784908 Website All Coldwater martial arts schools

Commerce Township 1

Warrior Way Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3100 Old Farm Ln, Commerce Township, MI 48390

(248) 960-4884 Website All Commerce Township martial arts schools

Dearborn 1

Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

13939 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126

🕒 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

(313) 522-3222 Website All Dearborn martial arts schools

East Lansing 1

East Lansing Underground Mixed Martial Arts MMA

541 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

(517) 333-0901 Website All East Lansing martial arts schools

Fairview 1

Angels Of Conflict MMA MMA

2041 E Miller Rd, Fairview, MI 48621-8724

+19895903699 Website

Farmington Hills 1

Vision Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Farmington Hills BJJ / grapplingMMA

27881 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3732

+12489491520 Website All Farmington Hills martial arts schools

Fenton 1

Cosens Martial Arts Fenton BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3160 W Silver Lake Rd, Fenton, MI 48430-1321

+18102080023 Website All Fenton martial arts schools

Ferndale 1

Boombox Mixed Martial Arts MMA

2871 Hilton Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220-1066

+12488205654 Website All Ferndale martial arts schools

Flat Rock 1

All Day MMA & Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

26662 Telegraph Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134-1655

🕒 10:00AM - 12:00PM

+17344716005 Website All Flat Rock martial arts schools

Flushing 1

Cosens Martial Arts Flushing LLC BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1551 E Pierson Rd, Flushing, MI 48433

+18108674862 Website All Flushing martial arts schools

Frenchtown Twp 1

Japan Center of Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

The Mall of Monroe, 2121 N Monroe St, Frenchtown Twp, MI 48162

+17347700016 Website

Genoa Twp 1

Michigan Institute of Athletics BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2244 Euler Rd, Genoa Twp, MI 48114-7408

+18105226030 Website

Hastings 1

Deep Water Grappling and Striking House BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

119 E State St, Hastings, MI 49058-1808

+16168943377 Website All Hastings martial arts schools

Hillsdale 1

Dragons Den Combat Sports BJJ / grapplingMMA

2860 Hudson Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242-8316

🕒 6:00pm - 6:55pm

+15173986727 Website

Holland 1

Guardian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

12330 James St, Holland, MI 49424-8561

+16162987600 Website All Holland martial arts schools

Inkster 1

Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Heights Campus BJJ / grapplingMMA

30221 Cherry Hill Rd, Inkster, MI 48141-1086

🕒 6:30 PM - 8:30 Pm

+13135235573 Website

Lapeer 1

Cosens Martial Arts Lapeer Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

602 S Main St, Lapeer, MI 48446-2463

+18106607523 Website All Lapeer martial arts schools

Lincoln Park 1

American MMA MMA

878 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI 48146-1213

+13139281044 Website All Lincoln Park martial arts schools

Livonia 1

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Livonia Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

12924 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48150-4201

+17347138601 Website All Livonia martial arts schools

Midland 1

Cosens Martial Arts Midland LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6829 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI 48642

+19894869606 Website All Midland martial arts schools

Milford 1

Crown MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

141 S Milford Rd, Milford, MI 48381-2758

+12488472424 Website

Mt Clemens 1

Ranger MMA MMA

23 Floral Ave, Mt Clemens, MI 48043-2157

+15866909683

Mt Morris 1

Colonial Hills BJJ and MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA

5375 W Mount Morris Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458

+18104297559

Mt Pleasant 1

Cosens Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2206 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858-4429

+19893173200 Website All Mt Pleasant martial arts schools

Muskegon 1

Ijj Michigan Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

960 W Sherman Blvd Ste A, Muskegon, MI 49441

(231) 730-0313 Website All Muskegon martial arts schools

Newaygo 1

Bassai Karate Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

490 E Quarterline Rd, Newaygo, MI 49337-9125

+12315192383 Website All Newaygo martial arts schools

Norton Shores 1

Aspire Taekwondo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

928 E Broadway Ave, Norton Shores, MI 49444-2352

+16168136654 Website All Norton Shores martial arts schools

Novi 1

Gracie Barra Novi Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

40400 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375-2872

+12485044361 Website All Novi martial arts schools

Ortonville 1

Hayme Serratos Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

465 South St, Ortonville, MI 48462-8636

+12487933312 Website

Petoskey 1

Petoskey MMA MMA

1040 Kemp Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770-8734

+12318381074 All Petoskey martial arts schools

Plymouth 1

Plymouth Canton Grappling Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

41260 Joy Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170-4697

🕒 Mon 9am-9pm, Tue 9am-9pm, Wed 9am-9pm, Thu 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 10am-1pm

+17349877242 Website All Plymouth martial arts schools

Redford 1

Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

26575 W 8 Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240-1141

🕒 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

+13133875801 Website All Redford martial arts schools

Richmond 1

Blue Devil Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

67460 S Main St, Richmond, MI 48062-1922

+18108923202 Website All Richmond martial arts schools

Roseville 1

Tiger Chung's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

20757 E 13 Mile Rd, Roseville, MI 48066-4503

🕒 4 PM - 7 PM

+15868790340 Website All Roseville martial arts schools

Royal Oak 1

Premier Martial Arts Royal Oak Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

30955 Woodward Ave Ste 220, Royal Oak, MI 48073

2482383703 Website All Royal Oak martial arts schools

Shelby Township 1

Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu & MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

46825 Hayes Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315

+15868948640 Website All Shelby Township martial arts schools

Southfield 1

Adaptive Martial Arts community Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

29864 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034-1082

🕒 9:00am - 5:30pm

+15866306062 Website All Southfield martial arts schools

St Helen 1

The Grey Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5918 E West Branch Rd, St Helen, MI 48656

+19895380849 Website

Taylor 1

Warrior Xtreme Facilities MMA

16661 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180-6373

+17344449488 Website All Taylor martial arts schools

Traverse City 1

Significant Strikes Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2780 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684-7860

+16166176123 Website All Traverse City martial arts schools

Walled Lake 1

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Michigan Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3100 Old Farm Ln, Walled Lake, MI 48390-1650

+12489604884 Website All Walled Lake martial arts schools

West Bloomfield 1

Warrior Way Martial Arts Alliance Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3160 Haggerty Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48323-2000

+12489604884 Website All West Bloomfield martial arts schools

Wixom 1

Krav Maga Great Lakes Karate / taekwondoMMA

49100 Wixom Tech Dr, Wixom, MI 48393

2489534180 Website All Wixom martial arts schools

Zeeland 1

New Heights Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

338 W Washington Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464-1010

+16165109776 Website

Sit in on a class before signing up, especially a sparring session. MMA gyms vary a lot in how hard they push contact and how experienced their coaches are with beginners, so watching a live class tells you more than any website will.

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Do I need experience to start training MMA?
No, most MMA gyms run beginner classes that cover striking and grappling fundamentals before anyone spars live. Expect the first few weeks to focus on stance, basic strikes, and takedown defense rather than full-contact sparring.

How much does an MMA gym membership cost?
Monthly membership typically runs $100-200, though it varies by region and whether the price includes both striking and grappling classes. Some gyms charge extra for open mat time or private coaching.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.