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North Coast Jiu-Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Northfield, Ohio
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 — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule northcoastbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (330) 406-6626
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Great place to learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu jitsu; the atmosphere is very laid back and friendly.”
“Our experience started with a 20-minute phone conversation with the owner, who took the time to thoroughly explain the structure and programming for the kids’ classes.”
“Lots of options for class times, gi, no gi, self defense.”
“The instructors provide excellent details and will work with you 1-on-1 during open mat.”
“I had the pleasure of doing a drop-in class and open mat at North Coast Jiu Jitsu Club (NCJJC) while visiting family in Cleveland and it was an absolute blast!”
“My wife and daughter went through their women's self-defense workshop and walked out with a ton of confidence and practical self-defense skills.”
“North Coast is an excellent dojo for learning self-defense, especially for beginners.”
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What members say
“Kyle provided great instruction and a welcoming environment to individuals new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“The culture that I was able to experience was so welcoming, collaborative, and warm that it is easy to understand why there are so many happy and eager-to-learn students at NCJJC.”
“I had the pleasure of doing a drop-in class and open mat at North Coast Jiu Jitsu Club (NCJJC) while visiting family in Cleveland and it was an absolute blast!”
“Professor Paul's BJJ knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to tell stories and break down complex processes into easy to understand concepts is quite amazing.”
“Whether you are an experienced and seasoned competetive BJJ player or a hobbyist wanting to learn and enjoy our beautiful art, this is the academy for you!”
“Its a clean and well equipped school that has heat in the winter and a/c in the summer I plan on being there for a long time”
From the reviews
Amazing gym for BJJ. Highly-educated instructors offer top-quality classes. Not only are the classes practical and informative, but they are fun, too. Far too often are martial arts gyms dominated by individuals that make the sport torturous; this gym has a great group of people that make one's experience worthwhile.
I love this place! The instructors provide excellent details and will work with you 1-on-1 during open mat. The members are great partners and can go at your pace, whether you're a white belt or black belt. The environment is super friendly to brand new members, men and women.
I attended my first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class this morning at North Coast Jiu-Jitsu Club. The class was beginner friendly and focused on realistic self defense techniques. Kyle provided great instruction and a welcoming environment to individuals new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Quality instructors and a very clean facility! Great place to learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu jitsu; the atmosphere is very laid back and friendly. My little brother loves the kids class, and I like the adult class + yoga class. The competition is great, and it is the overall best bjj club I’ve ever been to!
New to BJJ? Start at North Coast Jiu-Jitsu Club
North Coast Jiu-Jitsu Club 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 North Coast Jiu-Jitsu Club
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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