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North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 239 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Diego, California
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
- 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 northparkbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 630-7116
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9–11 AM |
The classes they run
“My 9 year old joined Fundamentals, and he as well enjoys training and learning.”
“My kids train here too and have had an amazing experience, the kids program has already helped my kids progress passed where they were previously.”
“Coach Mike was very welcoming when I arrived for no-gi and gi classes.”
“I found North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy, which wasn't the closest gym to my hotel, but had an adult gi class in the evening, which I wanted to go to.”
“These guys very welcoming to new white belts but they offer high-level challenging training for those who compete.”
“Not only they welcome a first timer or a drop-by visitors super well, but I also was impressed by the coaches' teaching method and the relationship with the students.”
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What members say
“Coach Jason has been amazing with the kids, and all of the coaches create such a positive, supportive atmosphere.”
“Not only they welcome a first timer or a drop-by visitors super well, but I also was impressed by the coaches' teaching method and the relationship with the students.”
“The coaches are not only incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, but truly some of the nicest human beings you’ll ever meet.”
“I'm a current purple belt and have to say, this is a premier gym with a great space, great technique, and great players.”
“My kids train here too and have had an amazing experience, the kids program has already helped my kids progress passed where they were previously.”
“These guys very welcoming to new white belts but they offer high-level challenging training for those who compete.”
From the reviews
I was in San Diego for a few days and had some extra time on my last day before flying out. I found North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy, which wasn't the closest gym to my hotel, but had an adult gi class in the evening, which I wanted to go to.
Best Jiu-Jitsu gym I’ve ever trained at. I’ve been coming here consistently for 2y now and it’s the first place that really helped me stay motivated and see real progress… Super friendly environment, whether you want to compete or just train, learn, and make new friends. Mike and all other coaches are great!
I dropped in at North Park Jiujitsu while visiting San Diego for a trip. I'm a current purple belt and have to say, this is a premier gym with a great space, great technique, and great players. Its a super friendly, chill training environment, where everyone is there to learn.
I was honestly really nervous walking into my first class I didn’t know what to expect and felt a little intimidated. But the moment I stepped in, everyone was extremely welcoming, respectful, and supportive. It completely put me at ease right away.
New to BJJ? Start at North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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