13555 Eureka Rd, Southgate MI 48135

Mobile Navigation Menu

Limited Time & Availability

REQUEST INFORMATION NOW

The Tribe Is Waiting For You To Join

The Tribe Is Waiting For You To Join

November 06, 20251 min read

Chris Holmes was one of my very first Jiu-Jitsu teammates.

At 19 years old I just wanted to learn how to not get ground and pounded again. 🤕

There wasn’t many of us who remember that small room inside Oakwood Gym, but the aura was something else. 😮‍💨

There was no “Welcome desk.” 😊

No onboarding.

No announcement board. 🗣️

Hell I’m not even sure I signed waiver. 😂

The turnover was something else, but the men who stayed and trained were tough as nails.

As the years went on and we ranked up, some of us opened gyms. 🥋

Mohammad & I opened Metro Jiu-Jitsu.

Chris founded ELITE JIU JITSU.

Chris is arguably one of the most iconic and outstanding members of the Jiu-Jitsu community. 👊

He’s selfless, present, and charismatic while still continuing to compete. 🥇

There are definitely parts of this industry that I HATE. 😡

But I’ve built and crafted some deep connections with amazing people.

It’s people like Chris that help keep me on the mat. 🤼‍♀️

If you haven’t started training Jiu-Jitsu yet……it’s time to find your tribe.

Whether that be with Metro or somewhere else.

See you on the mat,

Written by Coach David Fox

- 🦊

📸: Sky King

jiu-jitsu training martial arts self defense Brazilian jiu-jitsu bjjgym Metro jiu-Jitsu
Back to Blog

Our Programs

Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8-12)

Metro Jiu-Jitsu's talented instructors are experts when it comes to teaching Jiu Jitsu classes for kids. All of our Kids Jiu Jitsu classes take place in a challenging, supportive, motivational setting that children love!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 13+)

Metro Jiu-Jitsu's talented instructors are experts when it comes to teaching Jiu Jitsu classes for kids. All of our Kids Jiu Jitsu classes take place in a challenging, supportive, motivational setting that children love!

Little Lions Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5-7)

Our team at Metro Jiu-Jitsu is proud to bring high-quality Kids Jiu Jitsu training to Canton. Our classes teach the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu while also instilling strong core values, leadership skills, and giving kids from across our community the chance to connect with new friends and mentors.

Preschool Martial Arts

Our team at Metro Jiu-Jitsu is proud to bring high-quality Kids Jiu Jitsu training to Canton. Our classes teach the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu while also instilling strong core values, leadership skills, and giving kids from across our community the chance to connect with new friends and mentors.

Leadership Summer Program

Our team at Metro Jiu-Jitsu is proud to bring high-quality Kids Jiu Jitsu training to Canton. Our classes teach the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu while also instilling strong core values, leadership skills, and giving kids from across our community the chance to connect with new friends and mentors.

Kids Boxing & Kickboxing

Our team at Metro Jiu-Jitsu is proud to bring high-quality Kids Jiu Jitsu training to Canton. Our classes teach the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu while also instilling strong core values, leadership skills, and giving kids from across our community the chance to connect with new friends and mentors.

Adults Boxing & Kickboxing

Our team at Metro Jiu-Jitsu is proud to bring high-quality Kids Jiu Jitsu training to Canton. Our classes teach the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu while also instilling strong core values, leadership skills, and giving kids from across our community the chance to connect with new friends and mentors.