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Gracie Barra

4.8 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Plymouth, Michigan

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gbnorthville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 248-207-7555

Hours

Monday 5:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 5:30–9:30 pm
Friday 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Gracie Barra, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 19 mentions

“My husband and I enrolled our young daughters ages 3 & 4 in the Junior Champs program, and admitedly were apprehensive at first… this program has been nothing short of amazing.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“My 12-year old son and I visited my brother for the first time since he opened the gym and decided to take a class.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“He went above and beyond to coach him during a weekend tournament.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gracie Barra — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 6 mentions

“They were instantly welcoming when I arrived for my first free all-women’s BJJ class, which they offer as a great way to see if it’s a good fit before committing.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 107 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“They were instantly welcoming when I arrived for my first free all-women’s BJJ class, which they offer as a great way to see if it’s a good fit before committing.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“As parents there is not much room to sit or watch, but the gym is clean and very well taken care of.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“They love the friends they are making, and the skills they are learning is bringing confidence not only on the mat, but in all other aspects of their lives!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 10 mentions

“They were instantly welcoming when I arrived for my first free all-women’s BJJ class, which they offer as a great way to see if it’s a good fit before committing.”

From the reviews

Professor Greg is a true professional. Coach Andre and Coach Clayton have been immensely helpful in my learning with no martial arts background. It was a relief to arrive with an empty mind and have it safely filled as I get submitted without getting hurt hurt.

★★★★★ — Thomas, Apr 2024

Gracie Barra stands out as a great martial arts academy where its name is recognized worldwide and our experience with it has been very positive. About two years ago we enrolled our son and the transformation we've witnessed has been remarkable. Coach Greg deserves a special recognition for his role in this journey.

★★★★★ — Ellina, Mar 2024

My 12-year old son and I visited my brother for the first time since he opened the gym and decided to take a class. First off, the space is very clean, well organized, and in good shape. It's obvious as soon as you walk in that as the owner/operator he wants the best environment for his students.

★★★★★ — Glenn, Apr 2025

My husband and I enrolled our young daughters ages 3 & 4 in the Junior Champs program, and admitedly were apprehensive at first… this program has been nothing short of amazing.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Aug 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Gracie Barra

Gracie Barra comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first kickboxing class at Gracie Barra

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie Barra

40340 Five Mile Rd, Plymouth, MI48170

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