Tru Jiu Jitsu

Tru Jiu Jitsu in Chesterfield, Michigan, is led by Coach Mike, a black belt under the Renzo Gracie lineage with over two decades of martial arts experience. Mike combines his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expertise with a brown belt in Krav Maga, certified under Lieutenant Colonel Itay Gil, to offer a curriculum that blends traditional BJJ with wrestling takedowns and modern tactical self-defense. His approach emphasizes safe, structured classes designed for absolute beginners as well as competitive students, reflecting a disciplined methodology informed by his background in business, science, and art. The academy’s American Jiu Jitsu style focuses on practical self-defense by integrating dynamic wrestling techniques to control the fight’s pace and position, moving beyond traditional guard-focused BJJ. Adult classes cover fundamentals through all-levels training in gi, while children’s programs start at age seven and incorporate anti-bullying strategies alongside physical skills development. The kids’ classes emphasize confidence, discipline, and non-violent conflict resolution within a secure, ego-free environment. Tru Jiu Jitsu also offers Krav Maga for adults, delivering high-intensity fitness and real-world defense techniques suitable for beginners and women seeking practical safety training. The facility is wheelchair accessible, and the schedule provides unlimited classes with flexible attendance options. Drop-ins are welcome for those wanting to experience the gym firsthand without prior experience or special gear.

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