The jiu jitsu Clio drives for.

Why Clio trains here

Northern Genesee County does not have a dedicated jiu-jitsu academy, so Clio families looking for the real thing head south. I-75 makes it a simple, direct drive, and Great Lakes BJJ is the nearest gym with full-time, black belt-led instruction.

• The nearest real academy: Northern Genesee County has no dedicated jiu-jitsu gym. Great Lakes BJJ is the closest option with full-time, black belt-led instruction, the real thing, not a side program. For Clio families, it is the drive worth making.
• A straight shot down I-75: Hop on I-75 South and you are at the gym in about twenty minutes. It is highway the whole way, so the drive from Clio is simple and predictable, easy to fold into a weeknight.
• Built for beginners: Most people who walk in have never trained. Beginner-designated sessions focus on fundamentals and may run separately or with all levels. No experience or training partner is needed, and live rounds are optional.

Getting here from Clio

about 20 minutes · about 12 miles · south on I-75 into Flint.

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.