Daniel Gracie Grand Rapids

"I have been training at Daniel Gracie (Grand Rapids) for a year and a half. I am a bit in the older side (50 yrs), but I was welcomed with open arms my very first class. Everyone is rad and chill. All the coaches are top notch and give personal tips and instruction on a regular basis. They take the extra time to help my personal progress. The brand new gym is huge and has everything a person could possibly want/need. The culture is definitely a bit more on the aggressive and end, but this IS a combat sport/martial art. The owner is tough, but he pushes me to be better. He doesn’t tell me what I want to hear, but speaks what needs to be said. He is honest with me regarding where I am and where I need to go in my training. If you are willing to learn, grow, and be stretched…this is the place for you! I love my team. Hey, the first class is free. Come check us out!"

"Visiting from Philly, did a drop in class and was very impressed. Cody and Miguel were both friendly and very knowledgeable. Gym was clean with filled with good people. Class was good mix of S&D, drilling, and live rounds. Some really solid blue and purple belts, will definitely come back when I can."

"I dropped in for a gi class while visiting Grand Rapids, and this gym exceeded my expectations! The mats were packed with students of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Miguel and Kevin taught a fantastic class, and the training partners were both tough and technical. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel right at home. So many people went out of their way to introduce themselves and chat that I lost track of names—a testament to the gym’s amazing culture. If I lived here, this would definitely be my go-to gym. Thank you for the hospitality—I’ll be sure to visit again next time I’m in town!"

"If you want to train with the best coaches in Michigan, this is the place. Many of them have competed at a pro level in MMA, and all of them have great jiu-jitsu. The coaching is top-notch, and the team is welcoming and supportive. My girlfriend recently started training here, and everyone has been respectful and eager to help her learn new techniques. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this gym pushes you to improve while keeping a great atmosphere. Easily the best gym in Grand Rapids."