Show up. Train hard. Bow out better.
Ronin Dojo
A no-nonsense karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy on Detroit's east side. Book a free trial class, learn from black belts who care, and find out what you are made of on the mat.
First class is free — no gear needed
The menu
Pick your program
Every class is open to all belts unless noted. Drop in on a trial first — memberships unlock the full schedule.
Stand-up training built on clean technique, conditioning, and controlled sparring.
Karate Fundamentals
$25
The bedrock of stand-up: stances, blocks, strikes, and kata drilled until they are reflex. All belts welcome, with corrections that meet you where you are.
1 hrKickboxing
$28
A high-output class blending punches, kicks, knees, and footwork on the bags and pads. Brutal conditioning, sharp technique, no contact required.
1 hrSparring Class
$30
Put it together under light, controlled pressure. Coaches pair you by level and ride the intensity so you learn to stay calm and strike clean. Some experience recommended.
1 hr 15 min
Our story
Ronin Dojo was built in 2015 by fighters who were tired of flashy gyms that promised everything and taught nothing. We do the opposite: clean mats, real fundamentals, and coaches who push you exactly as hard as you need. Striking on one side, grappling on the other, and a culture where every belt from white to black trains together with respect. You will sweat, you will get tapped, and you will leave sharper than you arrived. That is the whole point.
How it works
Start training
Never thrown a punch or tied a belt? Good. Here is how you begin.
- 1
Book your free trial
Create an account, pick any beginner-friendly class on the schedule, and book it free. No card on file, no commitment — just claim your mat time and show up.
- 2
Borrow a gi & learn the basics
Arrive fifteen minutes early. We will lend you a clean gi for grappling, walk you through dojo etiquette, and pair you with a coach who keeps your first session safe and simple.
- 3
Join a membership
Hooked? Lock in unlimited training with a monthly membership. Mix striking and grappling, track your belt progress, and train as often as your body can handle.
Kind words
From our guests
I walked in soft and out of shape. Six months of BJJ fundamentals later I am stronger, calmer, and getting tapped a lot less. The coaches actually correct your details instead of just running drills.
My striking has a home here. The sparring class is intense but controlled — nobody is trying to take your head off, everybody is trying to make you better. Best room in the city.
I send both my kids to the youth program and they have never been more disciplined. Respect, focus, falling down and getting back up. Worth every dollar.
Find us
Visit the studio
Hours
- Mon
- 6 am – 9 pm
- Tue
- 6 am – 9 pm
- Wed
- 6 am – 9 pm
- Thu
- 6 am – 9 pm
- Fri
- 6 am – 9 pm
- Sat
- 8 am – 2 pm
- Sun
- Closed
Before you visit
Good to know
Do I need any experience to start?
None at all. Most people who walk through our doors have never trained a day in their life. Beginner-friendly classes assume zero background — we teach you how to stand, move, fall, and breathe before anything else. Just book a free trial and we will take care of the rest.
What should I bring to my first class?
For striking, wear shorts or athletic pants and a t-shirt, and bring a water bottle. For grappling, we will lend you a clean gi for your trial — just come with shorts and a fitted shirt underneath. No shoes are worn on the mat. Once you join, we will help you pick out your own gear.
What ages do the kids classes cover?
Our kids martial arts program runs for ages 5 to 13, split into younger and older groups so coaching stays age-appropriate. Classes focus on discipline, coordination, and confidence in a safe, supervised setting. Teens 14 and up are welcome to train in our adult classes.
How do memberships and belt promotions work?
Memberships are month-to-month with unlimited access to every class on the schedule — no long contracts. Belts are earned, not bought: promotions are based on attendance, technique, and time on the mat, awarded by the head coaches when you are genuinely ready. Everyone progresses at their own pace.
Book a trial class
Your first class is on us. Reserve a spot in under a minute, show up in shorts and a t-shirt, and we will handle the rest.