YOUR FIRST CLASS
IS FREE.
Book a free class in Foundations, the 6 AM class, or Sunday's Standing class. No experience needed — show up in athletic clothes and train live, safe, and scaled to you from the first round.
One free class per person. Month-to-month, no contract — billed on your signup date, pause or cancel anytime with 10 days' email notice. Members can add laundry, filmed reviews, strength & nutrition plans and guest passes.
YOUR FIRST CLASS
IS FREE.
Pick a day and a class, tell us who's coming, and you're on the roster. Twenty seconds, no phone call, no sales pitch.
YOU'RE BOOKED
Your confirmation, the waiver, and where to park land in your inbox right away. Sign the waiver before class day and you're set.
DRESS SIMPLE
T-shirt or rash guard, athletic shorts or sweats — no zippers, pockets, or hard buttons. Bare feet on the mat. Bring water. No uniform to buy.
SHOW UP EARLY
We're downstairs, Suite B. Arrive ten minutes before class — a coach meets you at the door, gets you on the mat at your own pace, and handles the rest.
JUST WANT IN?
Trained before, or already know you're in? Skip the free class — start your $49 Welcome Month and come to any class on the schedule, including noon and Advanced.
ONE MEMBERSHIP.
EVERY CLASS.
$49 for your first month, $149 a month after that, and every class on this list is yours. Three of them are also where you take your free class.
FOUNDATIONS
A set curriculum built to give you the whole foundation of grappling — standing, guard, pins — so nothing gets skipped. Live from the first round, with a coach whose only job is the people in that room. One of three places your free class can run.
Book the Free ClassALL LEVELS · 6 AM
Train before work and be out the door by 7. Beginners and experienced grapplers on the same mat, tasks scaled to each person. Your free class can run here too.
Book the Free ClassALL LEVELS · NOON
The lunchtime class with the head coach. Small room, every level, live from day one. Members only — your Welcome Month includes it.
ADVANCED
Runs alongside Foundations for members looking for a greater challenge. The coaches place you — you don't have to pick. Members only.
STANDING
Wrestling for BJJ with a college wrestler. Takedowns, grips and pressure, taught through live games. Scott's class is one of the best introductions to how we train, so your free class can run here too.
Book the Free ClassLEG LOCKS
Entanglements, foot locks and the defense that goes with them. Members only.
Full ScheduleOPEN MAT
Live rounds after the evening classes, coaches on the mat for guidance. Members only.
JOIN TODAY.
Skip the free class and start your $49 Welcome Month — every class on this list, all month, starting today. Then $149/month, month-to-month, no contract. Already used your $49 month, or coming back? Join at $149/mo.
Why the free class runs where it does. Noon, Advanced, Leg Locks and Open Mat are member sessions — that time is dedicated to our members and their improvement. Want those classes before you decide? That's what the $49 Welcome Month is for.
MORE THAN MAT TIME.
STRENGTH + MOBILITY
A two-day strength program built on the research done on BJJ athletes, a mobility program, and a video for every movement. The weight room is yours to run it in.
NUTRITION
A calculator for your calories and protein, an example day of eating for training, and the three supplements proven to make a difference.
GYMDESK APP
Gym updates, class check-ins, upcoming tournaments and more, on your phone.
THE ANN ARBOR BJJ APP
Our curriculum, strength, nutrition and more, all in one place.
The strength and nutrition programs live on a members' page. It is password-protected, and members get the password. Want it written for you? Members can add an individual Strength Plan or Nutrition Plan.
WHAT TO
EXPECT.
Most of our members started with zero experience. Your first class is a normal class — you train live from day one, against real resistance, with the task, the partner, and the pace scaled so it's safe and productive for exactly where you are.
- A coach on the mat the whole time, watching the room
- No memorizing moves — you solve real grappling problems and build skill that holds up
- You will fail at things along the way. That's the process working — it's how problem solvers get built
- Nervous? Nobody gets thrown in. You can watch a round before you take one
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ADDITIONAL
SERVICES.
Optional add-ons for active members. Tap to reach us and we'll set it up.
LAUNDRY SERVICE
We store, wash, and prep your gear so it's ready every session.
- Secure storage of your training equipment
- Professional washing and cleaning
- Gear ready for your next session
FILMED REVIEW
We film a round, the coach reviews it, and you get a written breakdown.
- 5–7 minute round filmed in class or at a tournament
- Written breakdown of what's working and where you're losing position
- Task focuses for what to work next, plus the clip to keep
SEMI-PRIVATE
2–4 people, a personalized task focus, and live work with coach feedback throughout.
- Task focus built around the group's needs
- Controlled live training on your chosen position or skill
- Coach feedback throughout
STRENGTH PLAN
An individualized strength & conditioning program written for you — your goals, your schedule, the equipment you actually have.
- 12-week program in 4-week blocks, built from a short intake
- Lifts, sets, loads and cues spelled out — nothing to figure out
- Monthly check-in and adjustments from your numbers
NUTRITION PLAN
A nutrition plan built around your training and your goal — weight class, body composition, or just recovering better.
- Calorie and protein targets for training and rest days
- A weekly plan with a grocery list — exact foods and amounts
- Monthly adjustments as your weight and training change
GUEST PASS
Bring a friend for a week of classes alongside you.
- One week of access to attend classes
- Guest trains alongside you
- Full participation in regular classes during the pass
Active members only · Questions? Email us or call 734-215-5870
MEMBERSHIP NOTES.
No surprises — here's exactly how it works.
The Free Class
- One free class per person, ages 13+, for Michigan residents and students, booked online. It runs in Foundations (Mon–Thu, 6:30 PM), the 6 AM class (Tue, Thu, Fri) and Standing (Sun, 6:30 PM). Noon, Advanced, Leg Locks and Open Mat are member sessions.
- Book ahead so we have you on the roster and your waiver signed — booking closes an hour before class. Trial spots per class are limited; if the class you want is full, pick the next one.
- After your class, your first month is $49 — every class, all month — then $149/month. Trained before and don't need the trial? Go straight to the $49 month.
- Under 18: a parent or guardian signs the waiver before class.
Billing & Payment
- Month-to-month and renews automatically.
- Billed the same date each month as your signup — no proration, no alignment charge.
- A valid payment method on file is required. All payments are non-refundable.
Pausing
- Pause for $30/month for up to 4 months — your rate is preserved.
- Requires 10 days' notice by email to info@annarborbjj.com before your billing date — same as cancelling. Pauses aren't retroactive.
- Pauses for an injury you get training here are free, with no notice requirement. Documentation may be requested.
Cancellation & Return
- Cancel with 10 days' notice by email to info@annarborbjj.com — same as pausing. No cancellation fee.
- A $120 re-enrollment fee applies if you cancel and return later.
- Planning a break of 4 months or less? Pausing is more economical.
Training Attire
Ann Arbor BJJ is a No-Gi only gym. Rashguard or athletic top covering the torso, with grappling shorts or spats. No zippers, buttons, pockets, or hard materials.
Free class and first month: a standard t-shirt and athletic shorts are fine while you get proper gear. Don't train with any skin infection, open wound, or contagious condition.
Questions
Email info@annarborbjj.com · Call 734-215-5870 · 525 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
“Extremely welcoming environment, for any level. I've enjoyed learning and hanging out with everyone.”
“Coach Royce is very knowledgeable and is able to accommodate different experience levels and training backgrounds.”
“For sure the best gym for UofM students — it instantly became my go-to. Modern facility and a great training environment.”
GET ON
THE MAT.
Your first class is free and there's one this week. Questions first? Text us or check the FAQ.
Already used your $49 first month, or coming back? Join at $149/mo — welcome back.
Downtown Ann Arbor · 525 E Liberty St · Serving Washtenaw County