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Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Judo & BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Port, Florida
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nokido.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (941) 258-5652
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I along with my daughter are extremely pleased with the fundamental excellence Sensei Chris has.”
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What members say
“It's truly humbling to be apart of the school and my family looks forward to growing together.”
From the reviews
I along with my daughter are extremely pleased with the fundamental excellence Sensei Chris has. It's truly humbling to be apart of the school and my family looks forward to growing together. I honestly could not ask for better and if you are unsure, it's as easy as asking your questions.
Hands down best gym in Northport/port charlotte. Huge mat space, and tons of knowledge. Great mix of competition style bjj and traditional bjj. Ive been training for roughly 15 years, glad I found Nokido!
My son loves his classes. They are so friendly and even try to invlove his sister's. They do great events like the Christmas party too.
Great place! The staff is awesome and they have classes for all ages. Great atmosphere for everyone.
New to BJJ? Start at Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Judo & BJJ
Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Judo & BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Judo & BJJ
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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