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North South Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Richardson, Texas
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
- 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 northsouthjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (214) 730-0605
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Lessons are methodical and fundamentals are reinforced so if you can commit to showing up consistently you will see improvement.”
“My family and I, including myself (39), my son (13), and my daughter (6), have been training here for a while, and it’s been an incredible experience for all of us.”
“Monique has cultivated an incredible women's class, where women not only feel welcome and like apart of the family from their first class, but the women there train HARD.”
“Whether you’re a kid, a complete beginner, someone just training for fun, or a serious competitor, you’ll find your place here.”
“We recently held an open mat benefitting the we defy foundation and had an amazing turn out and hit our fundraising goal!”
“Whether you’re a kid, a complete beginner, someone just training for fun, or a serious competitor, you’ll find your place here.”
What members say
“Excellent facility, amazing professors who will respect where you are physically and push you to improve every day.”
“Monique has cultivated an incredible women's class, where women not only feel welcome and like apart of the family from their first class, but the women there train HARD.”
“Monique has cultivated an incredible women's class, where women not only feel welcome and like apart of the family from their first class, but the women there train HARD.”
“Lessons are methodical and fundamentals are reinforced so if you can commit to showing up consistently you will see improvement.”
“My daughter, who is just 6, has really thrived here thanks to their thoughtful teaching style.”
“While we may get a little loud at competitions, don’t be mistaken, it is 100% pure compassion and desire not to win, but to be the best we can be.”
From the reviews
As a loving parent of two Brazilian jiu-jitsu students, I care about the facility’s cleanliness, safety and overall atmosphere, as well as the faculty members’ professionalism, knowledge of the sport, and their hearts for the students.
Rodrigo and Monique have dedicated their lives to the game. I’ve had the pleasure to train with them for 2 years now. I’m constantly inspired and motivated by the work they put into their students and themselves. They are always leading from the front and are genuinely great people.
I left my old gym to come to North South because of the leadership, kindness, and sense of community Rodrigo and Monique show from the outside in. It's very apparent from meeting them and attending their free classes that they care about their students, but they also care about everyone improving their jiu jitsu and…
Been here for a few months after transferring gyms. My family and I all train Jiu Jitsu and have decided to joined the team at north south Jiu Jitsu and I couldnt be more happier with the choice. My wife and I are purple belts, our sons are blue belt and yellow belt we all train in the adult classes.
New to BJJ? Start at North South Jiu Jitsu
North South Jiu Jitsu 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 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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