Ten facilities made our list of the best martial arts and tactical training venues in Michigan. These locations are spread across Livonia, Lincoln Park, Dearborn, Troy, Garden City, Detroit, Southfield, and Redford Township. The venues include specialized academies for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Krav Maga, boxing gyms, karate schools, and firearm ranges offering CPL classes. Ratings for these establishments range from 4.6 to 5.0 stars, based on a combined total of over 6,000 user reviews.
Our rankings are determined by multiplying the star rating by the log of the review count, with no paid placements included.
1. Uncoiled Firearms, Gun Range and CPL Classes
Located in Livonia, this facility holds a 4.9 rating from 3,723 reviews. Students recommend taking CPL classes with Leonard Woods, describing the trainer as an informative expert.
2. Range 313 Gun shop/Range & CPL Classes
This Lincoln Park venue has a 4.9 rating based on 612 reviews. Clients appreciate the professional atmosphere, reasonable rates, and the use of target cameras to mark shots.
3. Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Based in Dearborn, this academy maintains a 4.9 rating from 267 reviews.
4. Krav Maga Detroit
This Troy facility earned a perfect 5.0 rating from 159 reviews.
5. Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Heights Campus
Located in Garden City, this campus holds a 5.0 rating from 130 reviews.
6. Boxing Gym Cooper’s
This Detroit gym has a 4.7 rating from 174 reviews. Reviewers describe the environment as welcoming and supportive, noting that the staff provides in-depth instruction.
7. 313 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
With a 5.0 rating from 120 reviews, this Detroit gym is described as family friendly. It offers kids classes and a way to stay in shape.
8. Ultimate Martial Arts Academy
This Southfield academy has a 4.8 rating from 89 reviews. Instructors are noted for making karate learning fun for students while maintaining focus and discipline.
9. Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Located in Redford Township, this gym has a 4.6 rating from 106 reviews. The facility is described as state of the art with a hardworking, skilled team.
10. Institute of Martial Arts
This Detroit venue holds a 5.0 rating from 60 reviews. The owner is described as extremely friendly, providing a welcoming environment where training builds fight skills and confidence.
How we ranked these
Our list is generated using a formula that balances average user ratings with the total volume of feedback to ensure statistical significance. For more details, see our methodology.