East West Martial Arts is located in Canton, MI.  Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school has served the Plymouth / Canton and surrounding areas since 1997 and is the first official representative in Michigan of the Machado Brothers, cousins of the world famous founding family of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Gracies.

  The owner, Ryan Fiorenzi, was the first person to achieve the rank of Black Belt in Michigan.  East West is proud to have another Black Belt under the Machados, Tyrone Gooden, also teaching classes. 

  We offer classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Wrestling, and Judo, and many of our classes combine these arts  together as a mixed martial arts combination.  Our realistic self defense curriculum teaches students to use and defend punching, kicking, takedowns and clinch work, ground grappling with and without the gi (uniform), leg locks, as well as basic weapons defense and multiple attacker defense.

  Our primary focus is ground grappling, based in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  As most self defense situations end up in close and on the ground, we want to realistically prepare students for a self defense situation, if it is unavoidable.  Jiu-Jitsu means "gentle art."  Our curriculum is based on leverage, strategy, and timing, and not strength.  In this way a student can defend themselves vs. a larger and stronger attacker.

  We strive to develop students who excel in technique and character.  We believe that martial arts is more than striking and grappling.  It is an art form that helps students explore their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual potentials.

  We are open 6 days per week and offer for adults, children, and women's self defense, as well as aerobic kickboxing.  Our classes are conducted in a relaxed and friendly environment, practicing the Machado creed, "Leave Your Ego At The Door."