Best Academies To Learn Muay Thai In Detroit Near Me

Desi Reyes: My husband started training here about 2 years ago and has been BEGGING me to come try jiu-jitsu. As someone who has never done any sort of grappling, to say I was intimidated would be an understatement. Coach Danny and Coach Anthony were immediately welcoming and open to having someone as new as me in the gym to come train. The atmosphere and training environment cannot be matched. I’ve grown so much as a person and athlete since joining the DJJ family. There is no other place I want to continue my jiu-jitsu training except at DJJ. I’m grateful for this gym. I’m grateful for amazing coaches. I’m grateful for jiu-jitsu. ❤️

Cole Reed: Good gym

Mariarosa Phillips: All 3 of my boys come here, we’ve been with DJJ for 8 years. My oldest started at 5, he’s 13 now. This is where we started and this is where we will stay. Thanks to all the coaches here at DJJ.

Nay: I have 4 of my son's here and they all started at 5 years old. My oldest is now 13 and still going strong. I wouldn't take them anywhere else. Thanks Detroit Juijitsu for all of your hard work.

Demingus Coates: I came from another bjj school and I thought. My bjj was good so I thought.I got my butt handed to me, and it humbled me I didn't have any basics I didn't know anything I was a 3 stripe white belt from another school and was about to get my blue belt but found out I wasn't ready for my blue belt at all,and I was glad that I came to Detroit Jiu-jitsu Academy. Now I feel like I know and learning Jiu-jitsu thank you to all the staff and friends on working with me on my jiu-jitsu because before my jiu-jitsu sucked eggs 🥚 very bad thank you all again. I feel like I'm learning what I paid for.

MMAGamblingExpert: I started my grappling career at a very young age specifically folkstyle wrestling, transitioned to freestyle wrestling and thought I was invincible. I went to jiu jitsu gyms all across and was fairing well against theyre toughest guys. I can confidently say this is the #1 jiu-jitsu Academy I’ve ever been too. Professor Danny is a jiu-jitsu mastermind. I grappled with him once and he knew exactly what my weakness was. Everyone in there from white belt to black belt is legitimate. Khalil fadlallah is by far the best back taker in Michigan, I’ve taken personal classes with him and this guy is legit as they come. Highly recommend to anyone in the area to visit this gym. Actually for anyone who is serious about their jiu-jitsu journey. Love these guys soo much I’ve met some of the best people In there. Some of they’re purple belts would be black belts in 98% of other jiu-jitsu schools.

Juan Vazquez: Amazing academy ran by amazing people. Very highly skilled instructors and very welcoming atmosphere. Weather it’s Jiu jitsu or MMA I highly recommend DJJ and there other satellite locations .

G Lauren: Danny and the instructors care about each and every student. My 13 y/o started a year ago, and is also working toward his black belt in TKD. This is a learning curve for him as he has been learning a lot of kicking and striking for years now. He loves it and feels it gives him a greater advantage as far as self defense goes. It’s also a great workout, which I love…tires my kid right out because they work hard!

Dakota Anderson-Maul (Bop-It): The team here is always welcoming to new comers and others in the grappling community! If you compete they respect that by giving you complex rolls that you learn from.

Ryanm Gossett: Danny was very welcoming and pro cross-training. Anthony, who taught class has an admirable sense of humor and hospitality. They didn't charge me a mat fee, so I was also nice enough to buy a shirt and rashguard. Will definitely be back and be proud to rep the Detroit jiu-jitsu syndicate on my travels.Thanks guys!

Kingdom Builder: Awesome class! Professor Parker taught a great escape from the turtle position. Then got to roll with training partners at every level from white to black. I drove all the way from Arkansas to be here. Can't wait to come back when I can stay longer. Oss!

meadow Phillips: Started training here about 6 months ago after switching from another local gym. Best decision I ever made! Coach Danny and Coach Anthony REALLY care about their students and my Jiu Jitsu skills and knowledge have increased dramatically. DJJ for life!

Jarred Brooks: I’ve been to a lot of jiu jitsu gyms . This one is the best ! I’m a professional fighter have fought in ufc one pancrase rizin and Belator .

Toxic Skull Ranger: It’s a good place it helps you to fight good overall its good so yay bye

Abe Barlaskar: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueI met the owner, Danny, at a competition a couple months ago. His students are professional, and he leads by example. He's a class act. Highly recommend him as an instructor and Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy for instruction.

Hysam Hammad: There are several reasons why you want this to be the school of choice for your BJJ needs; 1) The instructors are amazing. All of them are detailed in making sure you nail down the moves. The slightest move like having a thumb in a certain place will change your game. 2) the competition is very tough. You will never get better if you do not train with people that are better than you. DJJ has so many competitors all open to bettering their game. 3) Innovation. These guys are constantly chasing the newest innovations in the game. What worked yesterday might not work today, these guys are constantly upping that game. 4) the gym character is unsurpassed. These guys make learning jiu jitsu fun. Just check out some of the videos they put out. 5) The gym is just amazing. The mats are comfortable saving you from a ton of injuries that you don't need from practicing. Finally 6) the kids program is outstanding. My kids team usually dominate the tournaments and seeing each kid support the other is something that will translate into huge confidence for your kids.

craig odom: My son and I planned a trip to visit family in Detroit for Christmas 2021. I sent a email to Detroit Jiu-jitsu in November 2021, to see if they would let my 11 year old son train while we were in Detroit. They responded immediately, that they would love to host my son while visiting. When we first arrived to the gym, I was very impressed with how clean and organized the gym was. Coach Danny walked over to us and introduced himself, and took my son to the mat where the other kids were. After day one training was over one of the kids that my son rolled with came over to my son and shook his hand and said you are really good at jiu-jitsu. My son said that he likes the school, the kids and the coaches here. As a parent, that tells you alot about a school when your kid brags about it. I highly recommend Detroit jiu-jitsu to any parent that wants their kid to train in the sport of Jiu-jitsu. Thanks to coach Danny and staff for welcoming us with open arms. Awesome school.

Unknown Secret shopper: Positive:Quality

Nameer Hanna: The instructors and facility here are top notch. From start to finished I loved my experience at DJJ. Unfortunately had to move for work, and I will miss every second spent here. They hold you accountable and humble you, something we all need. I was new to jui jitsu when I joined and every instructor was willing to take extra time with me to ensure I understood what they were teaching. The sense of brotherhood between everyone involved is awesome too, everybody there wants to see their peers succeed and get better, which is hard to come by. I drove an hour each way just to be able to come here. If you’re looking to start jui jitsu or switch schools, look no further than DJJ.

Hamidul Islam: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ValueDefinitely one of the best bjj gyms in Michigan, friendly atmosphere and very welcome. Highly recommend.

mohammed alkanas: Great environment and great place to train.

Fadi Naim: Best mma gym in the state

Vegan Higler: Critical:Communication,Professionalism,Quality

Madison Vanbrimer: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,QualityThis isn’t like any other gyms, it’s family. Coaches are great at what they do and always help you succeed in getting better/ starting off! Everyone cares how well you do and always want to push you to be the best! #mttfamily

Andrew moore: Best MMA gym in Michigan. The coaches and the students are awesome to work with. Definitely recommend them to anyone that wants learn MMA at a high level, wether it's for fun or competition.

Mike Eldirani: Positive:Professionalism,QualityBest MMA gym hands down. The instructors are very helpful and willing to teach anyone & everyone. I recommend all my family & friends to check it out! You will not be disappointed. The best therapy and exercise to destress and get in shape with reasonably priced packages available. 5/5 star

Jacob Abro: Best place to train and stay in shape hands down. I love it here!

David Foster: Best MMA training around. Highly recommended

Rich Elswick (The Pain Bank): Positive:Professionalism,QualityThis is a great place to train for MMA and other martial art skills. Lots of experience to learn from and some great fighters attending all the time.

Andrew Leonard: Iron sharpens iron. This is the place.

Leroy Johnson: Family atmosphere great place to learn!

podgaaro: Great workout

William Berlin: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,QualityBest kids programs in town! Great people. Very friendly. Very professional. My grandchildren are all “little Ninjas.”

Ramsey Wared: Love training at MTT. My children are signed up, I’m very pleased with the results. My oldest placed first in the Michigan open after a few months of training with Malky and fisher. The atmosphere is very welcoming!!!

Quinn Boyce: Without a doubt the best MMA gym in Michigan. I've trained at several gyms throughout the country and can vouch for the quality of training members receive here. I highly recommend MTT.

Rebekah Alli: Great place to train! Very knowledgeable instructors.Everyone is treated like family!

Dena Berlin: Great place to learn to fight or train if you already know what you are doing. As soon as you join you are treated like family.

Billy Askar: Undoubtedly the best mixed marital arts gym. Great trainers and a great team overall. You'll see your performance dramatically increase within a few months of training

Vanilla Gorillakilla: I've trained there for a year and had nothing bad ever happen. I put in the work and they accepted me as family. All the instructors there are great. I seen a comment about Deven King...first off I train with Deven and he's a great guy.. great instructor.. any question I had he answered it. He's very skilled at what he does. I also train Detroit Jiujitsu... this place accepted me immediately and from there I joined a family. Excellent place...Dont take my word go to either schools and try them.

Youzarsíf “Youzar”: Joining Michigan Top Team transformed my life! The culture is extremely supportive and fun. The friends I made there helped me get off the couch and become an athlete in my 30's. My membership to MTT is easily the best purchase I make each month!

Geoffrey Kahn: Excellent training, equally welcoming to both amateurs and those interested in fighting/competing. The coaches actively cultivate a great training environment. Everyone works hard but there are no toxic egos, bullies, etc. Or if there are, they don't last long. Wonderful people across the board, and top-notch training. Been going for 2 years and no plans to stop anytime soon.

Jason walker: The gym has friendly staff and pushes me to new limits and has everything needed to become the best fighter

Mel Russell: If you're someone looking for a bjj/fighting gym as a new martial artist, this may not the place for you. I visited this facility on two separate occasions. They were gracious enough to allow me a couple free trial classes, and thank goodness because I wouldn't personally invest too much stock and energy into going back. The first night I went to trial a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu class and was instructed on when to arrive and to wear workout clothes. Upon arrival I was greeted by some not so friendly looking faces. People who kind of just stared at me as I walked in the door and had to stammer through why I was there. Liability waiver was signed and I was shown where to go to change and meet the instructor back at. I was given a gi top to wear over my shorts to run through class in. The instructing for this class, Todd, was not super articulate or favorable for someone brand new to the art, and I was not shown a particularly attentive amount of separate instructing besides my partner, Leah, who ended up being the most helpful (as a fellow newer white belt) by the end of class I had walked off the mat to speak briefly with the instructor who was more concerned with telling me pricing instead of any kind of class follow up, then requested I give the gi top back there - where I took it off exposing just a sports bra underneath. Which is fine in itself, if I hadn't have felt so small otherwise. Fast forward a couple days, I wanted to give the kickboxing class a shot even knowing I'd not be going back for bjj. The kickboxing instructor, Marco ended up being super lighthearted, personable, and inviting for someone new. He gave me a sense of humbleness in what he did, which is what I look for in particular in an instructor for me. Unfortunately, I was greeted, again, by an unwelcoming front desk staff member who wouldn't acknowledge me until I hesitantly approached, and was still met with callousness. I give the gym overall two stars because the facility itself is marvelous, with a wide variety of options outside of bjj/kickboxing for fitness. This includes a full gym with Olympic weights, and a full upper training deck. The bathrooms were clean and modern as well. For someone who has trained in martial arts for 20 years, the subpar instructing (with the exception of Marco *thumbs up*) was okay for me - having knowledge of fundamentals and being very teachable. For someone who's new to any kind of martial art, though, I would not recommend.

Charlie Maxwell: Great facility. Clean and lots to chose from.

Moussa Hamka: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueI thought i was going to die

Loyal Design: You can get seriously hurt here not for the weak

Kyle Berryman: If you have any interest in MMA or the benefits training for it provides you, this is the best, friendliest, and most accessible!

Linda Estes: Friendly environment. Great instructors. Great equipment. Patient while training new comers. My son Brian has Asperger's and needs to build confidence after being bullied in school all his life for being "different". I am well pleased with how they have embraced him. Todd is Amazing and Funny!

Malachi Chambers: I enjoyed beating the snot out of this little white boy

Betty Garey: Great facility and really friendly staff. High price but I honestly think that it results in the gym rarely being crowded and never being overcrowded.

Nathan W: Very cool gym. Took my daughter to the free class that they offer.She liked it but Jiu Jitsu really isn't a girly sport.She is only 6 years old. Only 2-3 girls and rest were boys although there was 1 girl there exact size of my daughter so it was funny.She enjoyed the class, but when I ask if she wants to go regularly she didn't seem excited about it. She likes gymnastics and girly activities.Pricing, in my opinion, is fantastic. You pay 1 time per month and that gets you unlimited classes (they do kids classes 3x a week). So if you took your kid(s) there 3x a week you would really get your moneys worth.

D'Lorean Bolade: Todd a 🤡. Simple as that. Read the other reviews about their experience with the owner.

Jay I: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueAwesome place to train and get in shape. Instructors are laid back and patient with newer people. The personal trainers are also very helpful

Nicholas Antonioli: Mash is an awesome gym no matter where you are on your martial arts journey.I’ve traveled and trained around the country and Mash is among the best gyms I’ve visited. Knowledgeable coaches, clean gym, good competition.Todd and his team (shout out to Karen) go above and beyond to help each member feel like a part of the family while providing an excellent atmosphere to push yourself and develop your skill set.

Brandon Guziatek: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueSuper friendly staff and other people who want to show me how to train and do things correctly. Everyone there gives a good vibe and it's also a legit mma gym which is what I was looking for. Also affordable

anthony Haddad: Critical:Communication,ProfessionalismTodd is a thief. I signed a contract for 3 months, and without my consent, when the contract ended, he withdrew 300 from my debit card. After contacting several times with the very professional lady up front, i am yet to get a call from Todd after almost 2 weeks. Absolutely disgusting.

Olivia Gresham: I do boxing training with Andre Sanders. I'm right handed but learning South Paw stance. He's great, personable, and will create custom training sessions for you

Rebekah Kash: Its my 3rd class and we signed-up for personal training. Doug is our teacher and he is amazing....

Donald Murphy: I've been going here for a month. The instructors are awesome. All of the members are really solid and friendly. If you are reading this and thinking about coming here, please do. If you are totally new to BJJ this is a very welcoming place. There are a really good variety of skill levels as well as a good variety of...well, peoples sizes. I always leave this gym feeling like I've learned a lot and bettered myself. See you on the mats.

Samuel Park: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ValuePlenty of equipment and good owner. Great trainers. Many different fitness and combat options.

Darryl Thorne: Peter Di has done a tremendous job in building and developing a strong business that includes jujitsu, MMA, kickboxing, and Crossfit. He and his fiance Sarah have built a family culture with gym member clients.

Jake Minch: I'm trying to get into Mauy Thai lessons are there any here and if not can somebody send me that way?

Javier Shaw: Good gym great instructor but wish I didnt have to find another gym tho

Keaton Hallman: Peter is extremely personable and helps new people as much as possible.

Yonko Tsenkov: Nicest place in RO!

jonathan currie: There is something for everyone here. Everyone is welcoming, and there is someone at all types of fitness and experience levels. Tenth planet royal oak is one of the best choices I made coming too, and I can’t recommend it enough

William LoPiccolo: great people and trainers, once youre part of Clawson mka, it feels like everybody is in your corner.

Kimberly Vélez: I was in town for business for a few days, Pete was super flexible and allowed me to drop in while I was visiting. Very nice gym, very clean, and great instruction.

Kaveh Hashemi: I have a lot of fun training Jiu Jitsu at this gym. There's BJJ/Grappling available 6 days/ week, and new people signing up every day. Whether you are brand new or have experience you'll fit right in. Everyone here has been friendly, and inviting to newcomers.Kickboxing classes and Crossfit being available as well makes this an amazing resource for people looking to improve fitness. Come in and try it out!

Adam Meade: Peter is the man he makes it a great place to train at and everyone there is awesome it's a great experience

Estefanio Kesto: Great enviornment for either experienced fighters, beginners, or those just looking for a fun way to get active. The instructors are super helpful and are always making sure you feel comfortable. Plus the free trail they give out let’s you know if this is the right place for you. As well as the memberships having no commitment and being month-to-month is a huge plus!

Maximilian Engler: The MKA is an exceptional martial arts training gym. The instructor, Peter, is always positive and tends to explain techniques using analogies. The overall atmosphere and people provide a great workout and technical learning experience. You also won't find a better price for what you get here.

Sara Nieboer: Love this gym! I have learned so much Peter is an amazing knowledgeable instructor. This is my favorite thing to do after a stressful day.

James Moore: Best place to sweat! Great instruction from Peter. No matter your level of skill, this place has what you need. Thanks Peter, and see ya Monday!!

Alec Celmer: Been coming in for a while now, couldn't be more satisfied with my training. All the coaches are dedicated and personable. 6/5

Abraham Beidoun: Let me tell you something, this place is great. No wait, it's fantastic. Michigan kickboxing academy is one of the best fighting gyms in the state. Believe me. Peter is great. He is so great, he is the best. I've been to lots of other fighting gym, and they don't even compare. Believe me. I wouldn't go anywhere else, I just wouldn't. You won't find a nicer gym, I guarantee it. I can't explain how fantastic this place is. Just go there and you'll see what I'm talking about. Believe me.

Corey Smith: I have been traing here for about 8 months now. It is everything you could ask for in a mma gym knowledgeable experienced coaches in kickboxing, muay thai, Brazilian Jui jitsu, and conditioning coaches. Every more importent though is the family atmosphere owner/coach Peter creates. All are welcome no matter skill level.

Chey Harden: I really like training at MKA! Everyone is friendly, and they go out of they way to help you get better. MKA has a great line up of classes, and the prices are very reasonable. I really love the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu classes taught by Matheus! Come on in and give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

Adrian Mercado: This is a great gym for any level of training, after looking for a place to train in the area I found MKA I came for a free class and I loved it, I've been coming here for almost 2 months now. Atmosphere is super friendly ppl are great and they are always trying to help. Peter really knows what he is doing,he teaches you from the basics. He also makes the classes fun you never get bored. Gym is always clean. So wether you want to lose weight or compete on a more professional level this is the place to be, 100% recommended.

Reshmanth V: Great place.Peter and Sarah give special attention to every customer on all fitness levels.

Rosa Pratcher: I think a new members packet would be helpful to know what to expect,as for me communication was not there.But niko is very good with children and teaching.

Virgil Lee: Sifu Nick has been in the game for awhile.He has years of knowledge in the art of combat that will help take you to extraordinary heights. He's an amazing Sifu and very inspiring. Being under his guidance helped me realize mistakes I've made within my martial arts/training. If you want to learn more about how to survive and turn on that survival switch Sifu Nick is the one to go to. Also Coach Hashem is an amazing coach when it comes to jiu jitsu ground game. He will teach you how to counter and defend anything while on the ground.. AWESOME DOJO 1000/10. This is HOME

Leslie Coxon: I just joined this week. I was looking for a place where I could really learn to defend myself and my kids as a short woman. I'm very happy with my choice. After each class, I'm exhilarated by everything I've learned and dead tired! I didn't sign up because I want to get in shape but I have no doubt I'm going to get shredded lol. I haven't been this sore in a long time but you don't even realize you're working as hard as you are. Hands down better than any fitness class out there. The classes are personal, the other students are super friendly and helpful, the instructors are awesome and wise. They encourage you to face off with opponents from the very beginning but not in an intimidating way. My goal is to become very comfortable with fighting one-on-one so I will not have to think or hesitate in a real life fight. I have no doubt they're going to get me ready. It's definitely like training for a sport vs just staying in shape. I really love it.

Dan Grohs: Positive:ValueI showed up with no previous experience and AMA was awesome with working with beginners like me as well as the advanced regulars. Definitely recommend!

Anthony Deline-Grant: Nick and Hashem are two of the best instructors that I come across.I highly recommend people to come for these two individuals. If there is any place anybody would want to come get fit, learn great self-defense, learn how to fight, I assure you Allied Martial Arts would be the right place for you to train, get strong and learn a different variety of martial arts.

Rania M Masri: Talented and motivational instructor brings the best out of my kid. Beautiful facility. Highly recommend!

Ketan Lodha: I have been training with Nick (Savate, JKD, Muay Thai, Kali, Silat, Wing Chun) and Hashem (BJJ) for over 5 and 2 years respectively. There knowledge of the arts is profound and the training program is well planned and suitable for anyone who has prior experience or a beginner.There is great sense of community and everyone (teachers/students) are very welcoming and helpful. I absolutely recommend AMA to anyone who is interested in self-defense/fitness/competition martial arts.

Quinn Peterson: I started here about a month ago and it’s been great! Friendly for all levels of martial arts and the coaches are fantastic!

Anton Hunt: A great place to learn more realistic martial arts style that covers all ranges of defense even if you have learned other kinds of martial art styles. Moreover, the classes offer a challenging, yet varied physical workout that will help anyone get into better physical shape.

Eliot Chi: Lots of variety in the curriculum so there’s always something fresh to learn plus a very inviting and friendly atmosphere.

Shivan Sharma: Regardless of whether you have a lot, little, or no martial arts experience, I highly recommend this place.Nick and Hashem prepare you for the dangers life can throw at you in the streets by teaching you long, mid, close range tactics. Everything is practical and can be used in real life. This isn’t just another school in which you’re a number in a sea of students. You actually get personal attention and encouragement based on your strengths and weaknesses with growth waiting around the corner. Plus everyone that trains is helps you progress as well.

D' boy 313'doh: I highly recommend this training, very intense, very demanding and alot of practical techniques

Nick Schultz: Learning from the Nick has been such a pleasure and great learning opportunity that I followed him to his new school Allied Martial Arts in South field MI. The difference between AMA and other MMA schools is that the instructors Nick and Hasham both want to see you succeed and won't give up on you. They are both highly qualified professionals in their own areas of expertise.Another aspect of AMA that I truly enjoy is and has helped me out as a fighter a great deal is its realism. The techniques you learn in the various classes are not only trained technically, but also trained for real life scenarios in sparring. I can not stress enough how critical practicing sparring is to becoming comfortable in a fight, real life or a just practice.If you are into JKD, sevate, BJJ, muay thai, self defense, or just want to get a good workout in, AMA is a great place to give a try! Would not recommend any other MMA school over AMA!

Peter Belanger: I've found a 2nd home at Allied Martial Arts studying several disciplines of stand up self defense such as... Muay Thai, Savate, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Dirty Boxing, Wing Chun... as well as ground attack and defense with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.Both Sifu Nick & Coach Hashem are highly trained and wonderful to work with! Patient and always able to adjusting the day's technique to suit any limitations due to past injuries or limitations.The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with its students eager to welcome new members to the family. No egos just people looking to help one another grow in martial arts!Plus they have kids classes!