Burton, Michigan
Burton's choice for jiu jitsu.
Great Lakes BJJ is the closest jiu-jitsu academy to Burton, just across the border on Zimmerman Street. Adults and kids classes for all experience levels. Youth 1 starts with one free session. Eligible jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and conditioning programs start with a free 14-day trial. Fight Prep has no direct trial; evaluation and ongoing coach approval are required. No contracts.
Why Burton trains here
Burton sits right next door, and we have a strong contingent of members who drive over every week. What keeps them coming back is not just proximity. It is the quality of instruction, the culture on the mats, and membership pricing that actually respects your budget.
- Highest quality instruction in the area: Both head coaches are active black belts. Kelley is a 2022 IBJJF World Champion. You are learning from people who compete and teach at the highest level, not rotating staff reading from a franchise curriculum.
- Culture you can feel on day one: This is a real community, not a transactional gym. Adam and Kelley built this place from the ground up, literally renovating a former church. Members know each other by name. You feel the difference the moment you walk in.
- Best value for your dollar: Month-to-month, no contracts, no sign-up fees. The All Class Pass is $125/month for eligible scheduled classes. Membership or a standard trial does not by itself grant Fight Prep access. Fight Prep requires a coach evaluation and ongoing approval.
Getting here from Burton
5–8 minutes · about 3 miles · straight up Court Street or Saginaw Street.
Great Lakes BJJ, 2014 Zimmerman Street, Flint, MI 48503.
Free trial options
Youth 1 starts with one free session. Eligible jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and conditioning programs start with a free 14-day trial. Fight Prep has no direct trial; evaluation and ongoing coach approval are required.