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April 2024 by Nikolas Schepers
If you want a quality place to train and learn different skills Black Lion is the place to be. Excellent instructors Justin and Chad will always take care of you and are obsessed with developing your skills and knowledge everyday your there. I was very hesitant starting BJJ but after the first class my mind changed and I was hooked and have been taken care of the whole time. Don’t think twice about going anywhere else than this gym! Black Lion is the place to be simple as that.
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March 2024 by Bryan Ramsey
Just dropped in and trained with the team at Black Lion and had a great experience. Chad Pomeroy is a gracious host and spent sometime with me during instruction. LEO friendly gym and welcoming atmosphere. Appreciate the invite Adam looking forward to training with these guys in the future.
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February 2024 by Jason Johnson
Great instruction and great team mates. I switched from another gym and I am much happier here. Last gym was all competition which was not for me. Black Lion offers a great experience for competition as well as for an enthusiast.
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January 2024 by Legacy Service Professionals
I take my son and daughter here. It’s an awesome experience! It has made an awesome noticeable difference in both of my children. The instructors are awesome!
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December 2023 by Jefferson McCain
this was my first gym, and after moving i realize how spoiled i was! very welcoming and great instruction. i always felt like i belonged here. i wish every gym was like this!
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November 2023 by Alex Harvey
I was looking for some discipline and to learn some techniques... they have done that and more. I see them all as friends and I literally think about training all day. Great move for many reasons.
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October 2023 by Dylan Featherly
I'm 17 and tried the place out, nice facility and even nicer people. Went there a few times after the small gym I went to move 40 miles away from my house. While not for me due to how big it is, I highly recommend going to this place, might try it out again when I'm older and don't have school.
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September 2023 by Elle Waldron
I took private lessons with Chad at Black Lion twice a week for four weeks to gain some self defense skills for an international trip. I did not have any Jiu Jitsu experience and he explained and demonstrated concepts in a way I could understand and made me excited about learning! I also always felt very safe and comfortable taking lessons with Chad because he always explained what and why we were practicing a particular technique and consistently checked in to make sure I felt comfortable. He also brought in other staff or gym members to help me practice, and encouraged practicing at home by writing down moves to remember. Chad’s techniques for teaching were fantastic and I felt well prepared leaving his lessons. Definitely check out Black Lion!
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September 2023 by Gregory Stacey
Brand new to BJJ. Been training there for 4 weeks now, 2 days weekly AND did 1 seminar. The patrons are great and the staff I have met (Chad, Justin, Robert, Ben, Bryce) are all fantastic. Looking forward to training and growing there!
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August 2023 by Vlad The Impaler
This is the best place to train in Grand Rapids. I have tried other gyms and settled on Black Lion. Chad and Justin are stellar coaches. The mat space is big and always clean. Best of all, all of the members who roll at BL are fantastic training partners and good good people. I highly recommend anyone who is considering BJJ train at BL.
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August 2023 by Mike Peterson
Coaches are amazing and really go out of their way to help you. The people I’ve met here are helpful and amazing. Family friendly as well, so great place to have your kids train and make new friends.
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August 2023 by Jason Cripe (3JM Adventures)
My son and I both train here! Can't recommend black lion enough. Chad and all the instructors are top notch. If you're looking for a welcoming place to train then this is it!
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August 2023 by Jared Bengston
With me being a college student, Black Lion provides me with an amazing place to clear my head before/after classes. Mats are clean, people are great, highly recommend.
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August 2023 by Brandon M.
The instruction, facility, and community are amazing. Black Lion it a great place to learn and progress. You won’t be disappointed.
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August 2023 by scott williamson
Amazing gym with exceptional instructors. This is a great place to learn and excel for all levels.
