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Top 10 jiu jitsu classes in Pontiac, MI

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Chris Darnelle (Swimming & Martial Arts:TaeKwonDo - Karate(TangSooDo))

Chris Darnelle (Swimming & Martial Arts:TaeKwonDo - Karate(TangSooDo))

5.0Exceptional(5)
8 hires on Lessons.com
4+ years in business
Serves Pontiac, MI
Claudia B. says, "Chris is a great teacher! His swimming skills are impressive & his ability to communicate is amazing. I would highly recommend Chris to others for swimming lessons." Read more
JUSTUSJLBLLC BOXING AND WELLNESS ACADEMY

JUSTUSJLBLLC BOXING AND WELLNESS ACADEMY

9+ years in business
Serves Pontiac, MI & Online
My name is Jerry Banks, aka Coach Jerry. I've boxed amateur and professionally for 25 +years. At the present time, I help coach the University of Michigan's boxing team in Ann arbor, Michigan. I have an academy in Flint, Michigan at the 3341 S. Linden Rd Genesee Valley Mall suite E8 near JCPenney's. The purpose of my Academy is a place to bring calmness to the mind. To help build individuals confidence through experiencing their individual goals. My coaching helps grow relentless spirits to accomplish all goals you set ahead of you.
Holloway's Isshin Ryu Karate

Holloway's Isshin Ryu Karate

Top Pro
44+ years in business
Serves Pontiac, MI
We acept students at any level of training and work with them to progress into solid practitioners. Experience is not necessary, neither is physical talent. Watching people reach their full potential.
TRUE Martial Arts

TRUE Martial Arts

17+ years in business
Serves Pontiac, MI
TRUE Martial Arts has provided martial arts instruction in the Metro Detroit area since 2009. We provide students, of all ages, with the best possible training while surrounding them with a positive, professional, safe, and challenging learning environment. We supply excellent traditional mixed martial arts study for adults, families, teens, and children. TRUE Martial Arts focuses on motivating, goal oriented, instruction for beginner, advanced, and black belt students alike. We are a full time, professional martial arts school offering many convenient class times, industry leading facilities, as well as career instructors and staff. In...
Citizen Defense Training

Citizen Defense Training

22+ years in business
Serves Pontiac, MI
We teach current crime prevention and awareness strategies to increase the likelihood of avoiding a violent encounter. The techniques are designed to be effective without strength, fitness, or youth. Most self defense programs and martial arts programs mostly utilize pain as a tool to end the encounter. Let me ask you; what do you do when an attacker, due to intoxication or mental illness, can't feel pain? The answer is Citizen Defense Training. Our programs utilize the principles of balance displacement and leverage and we attack how the body functions to be effective with minimal effort. Our goal is for you to escape from a dangerous situa...
Servant's Heart Isshinryu Karate And Kobudo

Servant's Heart Isshinryu Karate And Kobudo

9+ years in business
Serves Pontiac, MI
Servant's Heart Isshinryu Karate School, founded in 2016 in Clarkston, Michigan, offers classes in the traditional Okinawan style of karate for all ages. They are dedicated to not only teaching martial arts techniques but improving the lives of their students. Known for their supportive and encouraging environment, they emphasize self-control, peace, and respect, making it a perfect place for individuals to learn self-defense, stay active, and have fun.
IMA Sports Novi

IMA Sports Novi

11+ years in business
Serves Pontiac, MI
At iMA Sports Novi, we specialize in the profound arts of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Bang Muay Thai, offering unparalleled training experiences for both adults and children. Explore martial arts with our elite programs, instilling discipline, self-control, and leadership. For our younger enthusiasts, our developmental programs, underpinned by the Skillz system, are tailored to age and growth stage, ensuring a holistic growth. Our A+ after-school and summer camp programs provide not just martial arts training, but lessons that enhance focus both in life and academics. Benefit from learning under experienced, CPR-certified coaches, and redefine your
Sensei Brincat

Sensei Brincat

Serves Pontiac, MI
I am a 7th Deg Black Belt For Children we focus on Character Development, Focus, Discipline, Self Control. For Teens and Adults we focus on Street Level Self Defense, techiques you can learn and use. I enjoy helping Younger students to discover their potential and find new streangth. For Adults I enjoy helping them to feel empowered and safer by teaching techiques which are specific to thier individual physique and capabilities.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Keego Harbor

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Keego Harbor

Serves Pontiac, MI
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Keego Harbor, located in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is the only Jiu-Jitsu academy in Oakland County that focuses on self-defense programs. They offer specialized programs for all ages, from three and a half to 85, including Gracie Combatives for beginners, Gracie Bullyproof for kids, Women Empowered for women's self-defense, and Master Cycle for advanced students. Their comprehensive and effective training methods aim to boost confidence, character, and mastery in Jiu-Jitsu techniques.
Troy Martial Arts

Troy Martial Arts

45+ years in business
Serves Pontiac, MI
Troy Martial Arts, established in 1980, is a reputable martial arts school located in Troy, Michigan and extends its services to the surrounding areas. The school focuses on teaching Taekwondo, Karate, and Self Defense to both kids and adults, emphasizing the values of self-confidence, self-control, respect, courtesy, and leadership. With 40 years of experience, Troy Martial Arts offers daily unlimited classes and continues to gain positive reviews from its community.

Your jiu jitsu questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do jiu-jitsu classes cost?

The average cost of jiu-jitsu classes is $50 to $200 per month, depending on the class age range, number of classes per week, your commitment or contract length, and the instructor's expertise and reputation. Jiu-jitsu gyms and academies are more expensive if they have well-known instructors who are national champions on staff.

In addition to the monthly class or gym fee, you'll have extra costs for gis and belts. A jiu-jitsu gi costs $60 to $120 on average, while belts cost $15 to $30. Some gyms also charge a fee for belt promotion. However, this is frowned upon by reputable academies and is often considered a warning sign of a low-quality gym.

What is jiu-jitsu?

Jiu-jitsu is a self-defense martial art based on grappling and ground control, focusing on the skill of taking your opponent to the ground and wrestling for a dominant position. jiu-jitsu uses the principles of leverage, pressure, grip, timing, and angles to subdue your opponent.

Jiu-Jitsu classes provide:

  • Self-defense skills
  • A fun and exciting way to improve your fitness
  • Increased focus and concentration

Where did jiu-jitsu originate?

Japanese martial arts expert Mitsuyo Maeda was the first to bring grappling and groundwork-focused jiu-do demonstrations to other countries. In 1914, Carlos Gracie became one of Maeda's first Brazilian students. Carlos and his brother Hélio Gracie, along with fellow students Luis França and Oswaldo Fadda, later went on to develop Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Is jiu-jitsu a good workout?

Jiu-Jitsu is an excellent full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, conditioning, and endurance.

Is jiu-jitsu good for self-defense?

Jiu-jitsu is a highly effective self-defense martial art. Jiu-jitsu teaches you how to control a stronger and larger opponent, allowing smaller or weaker individuals to defend themselves and increasing their ability to escape dangerous confrontations.

Is jiu-jitsu dangerous?

Though jiu-jitsu is a contact sport, when practiced with proper technique and form it is safer than many other martial arts because it doesn't focus on striking your opponent with punches and kicks. In statewide competitions, jiu-jitsu resulted in fewer injuries than judo, Taekwondo, mixed martial arts, or traditional wrestling.

Is jiu-jitsu good for kids?

Jiu-jitsu can be extremely beneficial for kids, helping them to:

  • Build confidence and self-esteem
  • Improve discipline and focus
  • Increase strength and resilience
  • Develop respect for themselves and others
  • Foster new friendships
  • Improve coordination and body awareness

Where can I find the best jiu-jitsu classes near me?

Follow these tips to find jiu-jitsu academies and gyms near you:

  • Look for a reputable academy that focuses on jiu-jitsu rather than a mixed martial arts gym.
  • Research the instructors' competition record and reputation.
  • Read academy and instructor reviews on Lessons and Google.
  • Confirm the academy offers classes for your experience level.
  • Visit the academy in person to confirm it is clean and well-maintained and the staff is professional.
  • Take advantage of their free day or week-long trial membership to ensure the school is a good fit for you.
  • Get a copy of the contract in writing before making any payments.

What questions should I ask jiu-jitsu academies?

When researching new jiu-jitsu academies, be sure to ask these questions:

  • Is the gym beginner friendly?
  • What kind of contracts do you offer?
  • Do you offer a free trial class?
  • What is your class schedule?
  • How many students do you have?
  • How many students are in a typical class?
  • What is the instructor's lineage and competition record?
  • What kind of uniform is required? Do you offer no-gi classes?
  • Do your students and instructors compete regularly?
  • Do you charge for belt promotions?
  • How often do you clean your mats?

Reviews for Pontiac jiu jitsu classes

Recent success stories from people in the Pontiac area.
Kathy M.
I needed to train for a triathlon. One mile swim. I trained with Chris 2 days a week and I was ready for the race. I came in 3rd place at Escape the Cape triathlon. Chris got me swim ready with challenging workouts in the pool, excellent coaching tips, gave me the tools I needed to swim freestyle efficiently. I became faster, stronger and my endurance was amazing after weeks of training. I highly recommend Chris for your swimming lessons no matter what level you are.
Chris Darnelle (Swimming & Martial Arts:TaeKwonDo - Karate(TangSooDo))
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