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North Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tucson, Arizona
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
- 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 nsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 520-248-3181
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 8–9 am |
The classes they run
“Many many parents and their children attend the numerous level based classes that allow nervous beginner to world class atheltes to enjoy.”
“I popped into open mat while in town training with the military and this place was legit.”
“Whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or preparing for a high-level competition, he gives everyone the same level of attention, respect, and encouragement.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you are looking to lose weight and get shredded or want to train Jiu Jitsu, muay thai, or MMA GO CHECK IT OUT.”
“Whether you are looking to lose weight and get shredded or want to train Jiu Jitsu, muay thai, or MMA GO CHECK IT OUT.”
What members say
“Great place to train with very knowledgeable instructors and friendly students!”
“Whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or preparing for a high-level competition, he gives everyone the same level of attention, respect, and encouragement.”
“Sean Huff & all of my family at North side Brazilian Jiu jitsu has helped me to regain confidence and belief in myself.”
“Whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or preparing for a high-level competition, he gives everyone the same level of attention, respect, and encouragement.”
“He breaks everything down so that it’s clean, efficient, and effective.”
“He creates a positive, structured environment where kids can build confidence, discipline, and respect while still having fun.”
From the reviews
Professor Sean Huff and everybody at North side Brazilian Jiu jitsu have greatly had a huge positive impact on my life. Before starting BJJ I was extreamly depressed and really had no idea what I wanted to do with my life.
Great place to train with very knowledgeable instructors and friendly students! I like to read review before I go to a place and when one of two people who have written the only bad reviews this place have also wrote a 5 star review for another school it always makes me wonder...?
Northside Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an amazing gym, Sean Huff is friendly and knowledgeable. I walked in to NSBJJ at 200lbs two years ago and I'm currently at about 160 and am in great shape. You wont find a better coach or friend at any other gym in Tucson.
If your looking for a place that teaches sport Jiu Jitsu then North Side BJJ is the place.. all classes are taught by high level belt instructors. Taking the time to ensure students( kids and adults) are learning proper technique.
New to BJJ? Start at North Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
North Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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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