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North South Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bloomfield, New Jersey
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule northsouthbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-855-1114
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm |
The classes they run
“I have my kid enrolled and I also train here and feel the environment and level of instruction is second to none!”
“With multiple black belt coaches, yoga, conditioning classes, and women's classes, it's hard to find a more all-around approach to BJJ.”
“On display throughout the school walls are Adam Peterson's many, many earned medals at high level competitions which lets you know you're getting quality instruction.”
“I would recommend this school for any beginner or veteran who is looking to train and compete or just stay in shape.”
What members say
“With multiple black belt coaches, yoga, conditioning classes, and women's classes, it's hard to find a more all-around approach to BJJ.”
“Training with the Peterson’s and the warm, welcoming, yet savage environment that they cultivate at NS has given me a confidence and decisiveness I never knew before.”
“I've been training for 10 years across different gyms, but North South stands out as a place with both intense high quality BJJ instruction and a family friendly environment.”
“On display throughout the school walls are Adam Peterson's many, many earned medals at high level competitions which lets you know you're getting quality instruction.”
“The academy is clean and inviting, everyone I rolled with and met was very friendly and welcoming.”
“Training with the Peterson’s and the warm, welcoming, yet savage environment that they cultivate at NS has given me a confidence and decisiveness I never knew before.”
From the reviews
The best BJJ around. North South is a family business run by a couple who are both black belts (how cool is that?). The instruction is top notch, and they really go out of their way to make everyone feel at home. This is reflected in the students as well who are also very friendly.
North South is a very welcoming, clean and organized Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school. On display throughout the school walls are Adam Peterson's many, many earned medals at high level competitions which lets you know you're getting quality instruction.
I can't recommend North South BJJ highly enough. The coaches are exceptionally skilled, patient, and truly dedicated to helping every student progress. The atmosphere is very welcoming and supportive, making it a fantastic and comfortable place to train. The gym is always clean and well-maintained.
I was a visitor. I usually train at another academy. My friend trains here and I came to check out North South Jiu Jitsu on his invitation. I had a very good first impression. It was a welcoming atmosphere, members were very friendly, instructors were very attentive, and offered great supervision and instruction.
New to BJJ? Start at North South Jiu Jitsu
North South 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 South 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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