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North Bay Kenpo
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Novato, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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- Website & schedule northbaykempo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 415-444-0872
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have been a part of Sensei Jordan's dojo since I first brought my son, almost 10 years ago, to train with his friends.”
“I was on the hunt for a martial arts studio that could teach me practical self defense and at North Bay Kenpo I get that and soooooo much more!”
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“However, I have hesitated to do so due to being concerned that I might hurt myself by needing to wrestle with others or by being thrown around.”
“A karate lesson is my go to when I'm having a bad day!”
What members say
“Working with Sensei Jordan Penman, and the entire dojo family, has kept me focused on health and training in the face of job demands and other life pressures.”
“Working with Sensei Jordan Penman, and the entire dojo family, has kept me focused on health and training in the face of job demands and other life pressures.”
From the reviews
I have been a part of Sensei Jordan's dojo since I first brought my son, almost 10 years ago, to train with his friends. Two years later, on a Father's Day special, I joined myself and haven't looked back.
I have been a part of this amazing community and family for 2 years now, and I have 0 complaints. Every instructor is friendly and will instantly make you feel at home. The other students are also very welcoming, and the new students get comfortable very quickly.
My son started here 3 years ago and it has been so great for him ! Really love all of the instructors and how they are with the children. So grateful I found them!
North Bay Kenpo has been amazing for my family! I was on the hunt for a martial arts studio that could teach me practical self defense and at North Bay Kenpo I get that and soooooo much more! Being a woman whom has been in some shady situations (not by choice), I have wanted to learn self defense for a long time.
Your first BJJ class at North Bay Kenpo
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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