If you are looking for a great community of people to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with in Lansing this is the place. I have been to many gyms around the country but I have never found any place quite like Magic BJJ. Matthew is an awesome owner...Literally will go out of the way to help anyone. There is little to no ego here, which is super refreshing compared to a few gyms I have been to. Traveling students from other academies are always welcome to come in and train short term for free regardless of affiliation. Magic also offers everyone a free 10 day trial to attend classes and make sure if BJJ/Judo is right for them plus they have loaner Gi's if you do not have one of your own yet. If you are living in the Lansing area or even just here on business come check Magic BJJ out. read more

I'm not that big into exercise and I've tried, and quit, a lot of things. I almost quit BJJ at one time, but the people at Magic kept encouraging me through the tough times as a new white belt, and I'm still at it 3 years later. BJJ is the only thing exercise related that I've stuck with. If you're going to be working out, might as well learn a new skill at the same time. Gyms are boring, BJJ is not. My cardio is better than it has ever been, and my general health has improved. I've still got a ways to go, but Magic has convinced me to keep it up for the long haul. The people at Magic are more than instructors. They have become family and they are always looking to train anyone who is willing. Highly recommend. read more

I have trained at several martial arts gym and I can honestly say Magic had been the most welcoming. Matthew, the head coach, is extremely knowledgeable and is always willing to go the extra mile for his students. He doesn't care about the business being lucrative, he only cares about bringing the joy of jiu jitsu to as many people as possible. The coaching staff contains several black belts who have competed and placed at the world championship level. William is also extremely knowledgeable, and is an NWCA champ as well as a world class black belt. They have several elite judo blackbelts and D1 college wrestlers. The environment is incredible and everyone is super friendly, I can't recommend it enough. read more

I'd been looking to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a while, finally last summer I walked into Magic Bjj to give it a go. They offer a 10 day free trail I took advantage of, and I was hooked. I'm so happy I found Magic! The gym has a great atmosphere, with coaches and teammates who make you feel like family. Many times after class I've had coaches or teammates stick around to help me with a move. They offer classes and mat time every day of the week, with a free open mat on Sundays. If you don't have any Bjj gear don't sweat it, the gym has gi's you can borrow. Whether you are looking for a fun workout, self-defense skills, or want to compete as a top tier fighter, Magic has you covered. read more

I am a purple belt in BJJ and drop in often to train at Magic. It is one of the best gyms I've visited and everyone is always welcoming. The black belts William vincent, Matthew linsemier and Mike Mahaffey are friendly and throw any Jiu Jitsu politics out the window. The no-gi instruction and takedown classes taught by William vincent are top notch. The owner and Gi instructor , Matthew Linsemier, never disappoints with the techniques he shows. The community here is welcoming and truly checks their ego's at the door. As an older female competitor I have never experienced any worries about my safety or chauvinism. I highly recommend this gym to all ages and sexes. read more

I started training at Magic BJJ in 2012 and it has become like a second family. The quality of instruction not just in Jiu Jitsu, but in all forms of martial arts there is top notch. One of the best youth martial arts programs in the area. Matt, the owner, is constantly growing as a teacher, lifelong student, and ambassador of Jiu Jitsu. He brings fresh new energy and information to his students on a daily basis. So glad i met these folks and integrated this into my daily life. - Gary Newton, lifelong martial artist and Real Estate Broker with Remax read more

Magic BJJ is a really unique place full of great people. I have enjoyed all of the time I have spent at this gym, and the community has become my family. Not only that the education and instruction of the art is great, as they do a great job of conveying principles and even giving one on one critique as needed. There are many times the gym is open and has people training as well. There are plenty of times during each week to get in some time on the mats with quality instructors. I cannot say enough nice things about this place. 10/10 would enroll again read more

I decided to pick up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after moving to the Lansing area a few months back for schooling at MSU. Since that time, Magic BJJ has been my home away from home. Amazing environment, great people, and an incredible coaching staff that welcomes all who walk in the door, regardless of skill-level, age, gender, etc. Whether you are brand new to BJJ or an experienced grappler; you are going to love this place and these people. Highly recommend swinging by and checking the place out! read more

I was fortunate enough to stop in for some mat time while on a business trip. I am so happy that I did. The gym was extremely clean and the mats were amazing. I was also impressed with the skill level and the detail of instruction provided the professor. If and whenever I am back in the Lansing, MI area I will most definitely be coming back to train at Magic BJJ. Thanks for the rolls! OSS! read more

Jui jitsu can be intimidating to start, and is definately the most difficult art to find a good school for. So Lansing is very lucky to have Magic bjj available. Everyone is nice and helpful. The instructors are so knowledgeable and impressively decorated. Without a doubt the only place to go for bjj in mid Michigan. read more

I can't express enough how this place as become my 2nd home. I haven't gained just a gym but a life long family, from the first day I walked in I felt welcomed. I have trained at few other gyms and the structure for instruction on the art of Jiu Jitsu is top notch. I can't recommend this gym enough. read more