Commonwealth Jiu Jitsu
About
Commonwealth Jiu Jitsu in Detroit offers comprehensive training in multiple martial arts disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, and wrestling. The gym features a diverse coaching staff with impressive credentials, such as IBJJF gold medalists, world champions, Bellator MMA veterans, and former national team members. Classes cater to all ages and skill levels, with specific programs for adults, kids, and women only Muay Thai sessions. The schedule includes morning, afternoon, and evening options to accommodate various lifestyles, and members appreciate the month to month membership with no contracts or required uniforms.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe the gym as phenomenal and simply the best in Michigan for all ages and experience levels. They praise the top notch instruction from multiple black belts and coaches, noting specific instructors like Dan, Andy, and Jay for their knowledge and care. Reviewers highlight the welcoming, supportive atmosphere that feels safe for beginners while still offering high level training for competitors. Many appreciate the flexible month to month membership with no contracts, structured classes, and the combination of Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, and wrestling for a complete martial arts experience.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Ada James
a year ago
Ladies, if you're looking for Women Only Muay Thai, this is the place! I've been coming here to train and the female instructors are fantastic! They're supportive and will help you get it! I feel safe learning in this environment, no judgement. In adult classes(co-op), they're also supportive and help you correct your form. Wonderful comraderies! Instructors have so much patience, so even if you're learning slowly (like me), don't worry! They will work with you. If you're interested in Muay Thai, There's different Muay Thai classes: kids MT, women only MT, adult MT (co-op), Muay Thai Sparring 101.... see website for full schedule.
John Frederick
9 months ago
Phenomenal gym. I’ve trained and competed at a lot of different gyms, and you won’t regret joining this one. Month-to-month membership, no contracts, no required uniform. They’re not trying to take advantage of you. The membership structure is very relaxed. The training is top-notch, with multiple black belts and coaches. If you want to get good, this is the place. But it also is very welcoming to newcomers and people of every skill level. Want to compete? This is the place. Want a supportive, friendly gym for a hobbyist? This is also the place. I give it my highest recommendation; you will not regret joining.
Jay Lonick
3 years ago
Simply the best Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai gym in Michigan for all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re just starting or want to compete at the highest levels, you will find training partners and a community ready to be your second family.
Tili T
3 months ago
High-level jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai with a coach who actually teaches and gives a damn. Structured classes, strong team, no ego. You’ll improve fast if you put in the work. Highly recommend.
Nicholas Gutsche
8 months ago
Trained here for a year during the part of my residency in Michigan, top notch training partners and instruction. Dan, Andy, and Jay are all extremely knowledgeable and innovative Jiu Jitsu instructors who care about the sport and the people they train with. There's Judo twice a week to help with some stand up and a wrestling oriented class as well which are extremely helpful for rounding out your overall game. There are also classes offered in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings to fit schedules as needed. If you want to explore striking, the Muay Thai training is also phenomenal. Kru taught me a lot in the short time that I worked with him, and the more experienced students were super welcoming. If you're training in the area or looking train, I would highly recommend checking this place out. The instruction is world class and the people are great.
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Andrew Slackta
Adult Jiu Jitsu Coach
Black Belt, IBJJF gold medalist, 2023 Nogi world champion (brown belt)
Active competitor. Co-founder of Commonwealth.
Jay Lonick
Kids Jiu Jitsu Coach
Brown Belt
Commonwealth Brown belt and active competitor, wrestler.
Michael Wilson
Kids Jiu Jitsu Coach
Brown Belt
Commonwealth Brown belt, active competitor and grappling innovator, dedicated kids coach.
Sensei Garcia
Head Instructor of Commonwealth Judo Program
Judo black belt, former Colombian national judo team member
Judo black belt and lifelong martial artist, former judoka on the Colombian national judo team.
Daniel Leith
Adult Jiu Jitsu Coach, Kids Jiu Jitsu Coach
Black Belt, IBJJF gold medalist, 2023 Nogi world champion (brown belt)
Marine Corps combat Veteran and Bronze star recipient. Co-founder of Commonwealth.
Jason Fischer
Adult Jiu Jitsu Coach, Commonwealth Muay Thai Head Coach
2nd degree black belt, Pro MMA fighter, Bellator MMA veteran
Pro MMA fighter, boxer, personal trainer, lifelong martial artist. Adult jiu jitsu coach, Commonwealth Muay Thai head coach.
Kody Roy
Adult Jiu Jitsu Coach
Brown Belt
Commonwealth brown belt and active competitor, wrestling and submission grappling.