Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 713 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 6 gyms in and around Flint, MI, led by Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center and Fight Mechanix Kickboxing & MMA - Flint, MI. Together they have 713 Google reviews; Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Flint, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A 6,000-square-foot training space, varied martial arts classes, and a 5-star Google rating from 138 reviews put Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at No. 1. Located on Zimmerman Street in Flint, MI, the academy offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No Gi, kickboxing, MMA, and homeschool classes for kids and adults. Multiple mat spaces, a weight room, and a dedicated kids area support that range. Reviewers praise coaches who help students learn and grow, while parents report that their children enjoy the classes.
Multiple mat spaces
Kids and adults
Weight room
“The owner Kellie is amazing!! I cant thank her enough for hosting my child's birthday party for us. All the kids had so much fun and it was a blast. Thank you again so much! 💖”
Public memberships and included weekly drop-in group fitness classes earn the University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center its No. 2 spot. Located at 401 Mill St in Flint, MI, the center also offers a basketball court and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Current UM-Flint students have access at no additional cost. Its 4.8 Google rating across 148 reviews supports the placement, while weekday hours of 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and Saturday hours of 9 a.m.–2 p.m. provide several scheduling options.
Public memberships available
Group classes included
Basketball court
“Great place to work out
Bummer that they closed the swimming pool”
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A mix of combat-sport classes and instruction for adults and children earns Fight Mechanix Kickboxing & MMA its No. 3 spot. This gym on Zimmerman Street in Flint, MI offers MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and self-defense training, with an emphasis on fitness, self-confidence, and personal safety. Its 5-star Google rating comes from 38 reviews. Reviewers describe a clean gym and engaging coaches, including one parent who said the coaches and children made their daughter feel welcome on her first day.
Four training disciplines
Adult and youth instruction
Welcoming first-day experience
“It was our daughter's first day. The coaches and kids were engaging and made us feel welcomed Great gym and highly recommend”
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Individual help during class and a respectful training culture earn Combat Base Flint the No. 4 spot. Reviewers describe welcoming sessions, room to train, and coaches willing to offer one-on-one help when needed. At 1109 N Dort Hwy in Flint, MI, the school centers its approach on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with adult participation ranging from recreational training to competition interests. Kids classes run several times a week, and listed hours include weekday evenings and Saturday midday. Its Google rating is 5 stars from 34 reviews.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Kids classes available
Individual coaching help
“Great place to train! Very welcoming while I was there, positive vibes from Chris and his Combat Base Flint group.I highly recommend if your in the area to go there.”
Strength training and coaching put Sal’s Gym Flint at No. 5, with free weights, strength equipment, and functional training space at 1113 University Ave in Flint, MI. This private gym offers personal coaching, small group training, and strength and conditioning classes, plus youth programs focused on speed and power. Members have 24/7 access. Its Google rating is 4.7 from 35 reviews, and one reviewer praises both the gym’s equipment and the owners’ attention to members’ fitness goals.
Personal coaching
Youth athletic development
24/7 member access
“I cannot speak highly enough about this gym and the owners. From a wonderful gym space that has everything you need, and some, to the wonderful owners who truly care about you and your fitness journey. Jake's attention to detail and prog…”
A basketball court and weekday hours from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. give the Downtown YMCA practical reasons for its No. 6 spot. Located at 719 Harrison St, Suite 100, in Flint, MI, it also opens both weekend days and lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Its Google rating is 4.3 out of 5 across 320 reviews. Positive excerpts praise staff kindness and youth programs, while one reviewer criticizes changes to the swimming pool schedule.
Basketball court
Early weekday opening
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Physical Therapist Jenn is amazing. I left with so much more Mobility than what I walked in the door with and then the comfort of the heat afterward she gave me was so relaxing I highly recommend them for physical therapy”
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How we ranked this list
Each gym is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Flint category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which gyms offer early-morning or Sunday workouts in Flint, MI?
The Downtown YMCA opens at 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and operates noon–4 p.m. Sunday. Sal’s Gym lists hours of 4 a.m.–10 p.m. every day; its description also advertises 24/7 gym access. Planet Fitness at 4190 E Court St in Burton lists 24-hour opening every day.
Can nonstudents join the University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center?
Yes. The Recreation Center at 401 Mill St, Flint, MI is open to the public through memberships and space rentals. Current students receive access at no additional cost, and weekly drop-in group fitness classes are included with membership. Listed hours are 8 a.m.–8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday.
Where can adults and kids take martial arts classes in Flint, MI?
Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No Gi, kickboxing, MMA and homeschool classes for kids and adults, with a dedicated kids’ area and family discounts. Fight Mechanix offers MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai and self-defense instruction for adults and kids. Combat Base offers adult training for recreational participants and competitors, plus kids’ classes several times a week.
Which gym in Flint, MI specializes in strength training and coaching?
Sal’s Gym at 1113 University Ave specializes in strength training, personal coaching, athlete development and small-group training. Its facility includes free weights, strength equipment and functional training space. Membership and appointments are required, and both onsite parking and free street parking are listed.
Which gyms in Flint, MI have basketball courts or swimming options?
The Downtown YMCA and the University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center both list basketball courts. A YMCA review discusses its swimming-pool schedule and criticizes schedule changes. Two Recreation Center reviews report that its pool is closed.
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