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North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Salem, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 4–14) — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule northshorebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 978-666-0754
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The level of training is very high, focused on fundamentals, and the school has an atmosphere that promotes community and safety for both adults and children.”
“The level of training is very high, focused on fundamentals, and the school has an atmosphere that promotes community and safety for both adults and children.”
“Those students who choose to compete do very well, as instructors make a point of working the curriculum details with each person in a supportive environment.”
“He is also great with adult helping everyone at all levels”
What members say
“Professor Gabriel is amazing with kids, taking his time but also instilling discipline.”
“Great Jiu-Jitsu academy with high-level instruction and a welcoming team.”
“Those students who choose to compete do very well, as instructors make a point of working the curriculum details with each person in a supportive environment.”
“The level of training is very high, focused on fundamentals, and the school has an atmosphere that promotes community and safety for both adults and children.”
“We've watched our son's confidence grow tremendously both on and off the mat--he's become a little leader in his classroom.”
“Those students who choose to compete do very well, as instructors make a point of working the curriculum details with each person in a supportive environment.”
From the reviews
I started training with Danny and Angela back in early March of 2019. I’ve always been curious about training in BJJ and heard nothing but great things about North Shore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Not only are Danny and Angela awesome instructors but they are super friendly.
We love North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Danny and Angela are truly phenomenal with kids. Each session is the perfect mix of fun, discipline, and development. We've watched our son's confidence grow tremendously both on and off the mat--he's become a little leader in his classroom.
I’ve been training here for a few years and both my kids started this past year. Danny and Angela have done an excellent job creating an atmosphere where everyone feels both welcome and challenged, and where students at all levels are invested in each others’ success. I leave every class exhausted and happy.
My daughter joined the North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy when she was 6 years old, and she just turned 10. From day one, Danni and Angela have made the experience both fun and rigorous.
New to BJJ? Start at North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
North Shore Brazilian 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 Shore Brazilian 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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