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BMBX GRAPPLING

Grappling sports and martial arts are loved by people of all backgrounds all over the world. Join Team Cortex-CSG in developing the ability to defend yourself on the ground, get back to standing, take another person to the ground, submit them, or escape from them and get to safety. Great for all experience levels interested in competitive sports or personal protection. With a particular bent to successful competition, if you’re interested in Submission Grappling, Cortex-CSG at Boombox has you covered.

Presented by Jiu-Jitsu Professor Shamal Freeman, retired Pro Fighter and Expert Grappler, BMBX BJJ is Ferndale’s home for all Submission Grappling, and the Metro Detroit Headquarters for the CORTEX-CSG Combat Sports Team.

  • JIU-JITSU

    “BJJ.” “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.” “Jiu Jitsu.” There’s a good chance you’ve heard of it. Maybe you even know someone who trains in BJJ. If you don’t know, Jiu Jitsu is the fastest-growing sport of the last 30+ years!

    BJJ is loved all over the world as an exciting and challenging physical chess match. It is an exploration of how bodies move, both independently and in collaboration with another body, and a perfect blend of physicality and intellect.

    Cortex-CSG is an affiliate program of the world-renowned Carlson Gracie Jr Jiu-Jitsu Team. While equally superb for fitness and self defense development, our classes are particularly great for those looking to begin, or progress, in competitive Grappling matches and organized tournaments.

    Friendly and highly functional, Boombox BJJ is one of the most popular Competition Jiu-Jitsu programs in Metro Detroit!

    Tuesday 6:00pm-7:30pm
    Saturday 1:30pm-3:00pm

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  • CATCH WRESTLING

    Catch Wrestling is a powerful, no-nonsense grappling style that has been in use for well over a century. Combining takedowns, joint locks, and pins, it is designed to control and dominate opponents using techniques and leverage over brute strength. Our Catch classes emphasize practical application from day one, as well as utility in MMA competition. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, get in shape, learn to defend yourself, or compete in Grappling or MMA, Catch Wrestling at BMBX offers an authentic path to true Grappling Mastery.

    Tuesday 7:30pm-9:00pm
    Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm

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  • WOMEN'S JIU-JITSU GROUP

    By popular demand!

    Weekly training meetup for women interested in learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Join Coach Lee during Open Gym as she leads the ladies training team through the basic positions, transitions, escapes, and exercises that make BJJ one of the most popular sports in the world today! All levels are welcome, but the emphasis for this class is beginner skill development, and the care and comfort of all participants.

    Check out this exclusive women-only Jiu-Jitsu Fundamental Session!

    Monday 7:30pm-9:00pm

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About
Cortex-CSG

Cortex-CSG (combat submission grappling) is the brainchild and training platform created by Master Coach and retired professional fighter Shamal Freeman. Coach Shamal was a star on the early regional-circuit days of Mixed Martial Arts (often known at that time as NHB Fighting, or “No Holds Barred”) and Tough-Man Contests. As a lifelong martial artist, Coach Shamal holds multiple blackbelts, including Carlson Gracie Jr Brazialian Jiu Jitsu, and Judo. He was also one of the last students of Catch Wrestling legend Karl Gotch in Tampa, FL.

Cortex-CSG is both a training platform, and a competition team, with local competitors achieving great heights such as amateur MMA championships, and multiple gold and silver medals in major grappling tournaments like Grappling Industries and NAGA.

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