We fully embrace the Gracie Barra motto of “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone” right from the first encounter with new a prospective students. Through the leadership of our instructors, we promote an inclusive atmosphere where students are taught to work with and encourage all new students to develop a team mentality. We have a diverse student base from our teenage, Pan-Am champions, up to our 50+ year old students there to get a great work out in a motivating environment.

We know that coming into a martial arts studio for the first time can be a stressful situation, so at Gracie Barra Burton we will pair you with one of our martial arts consultants to work directly with you and answer any questions you might have, and to lead you through your first class.

We are proud to back up our claim of “World Class Training” with the world class talent that we bring into our academy on an annual basis. In what other activity can you regularly train with some of the best practitioners on the planet? The following world champions that have all been into Gracie Barra Burton Jiu-Jitsu for weekend seminars: Lucas Leite, Romulo Barral, Bernardo Faria, Braulio Estima, Saulo and Xande Ribiero, Samuel Braga and many others. We draw on the expertise of these phenomenal athletes to add to the already world renowned Gracie Barra curriculum, and the 20 years of experience of our head black belt instructor, Professor Jim Burchfield.

So if you are looking to just get in shape and are tired of the same old gym rat routime, of if you are ready to embark on your own journey towards a martial arts black belt, then Gracie Barra Burton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the place for you!

Our owners and operators, Professor Jim Burchfield and Coach Greg Fernandes own 2 locations. One of our studios is located here in Burton at 4168 S. Saginaw St. while our other studio is located at 40400 Grand River Road, Suite E, in Novi.