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North Star Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Prescott Valley, Arizona
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule north-star-bjj.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (623) 205-1766
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you live in Prescott Valley and looking to get yourself or your children into Jiu-Jitsu I highly recommend you go train at North Star Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Lastly, got to see a brand new student with them and they made her feel comfortable and she fit right in to the class.”
What members say
“Incredible instructors, facilities, and overall vibe of the place is just fantastic.”
“They have made me feel welcome and provided invaluable instruction to me as a very novice participant.”
“The people who train here are just as amazing; everyone’s friendly and respectful, and it feels like a big family.”
From the reviews
Dropped in for some classes for our boys because our current gym was closed for reno. Michael and Dylan were great! Great awareness of all kids’ abilities, made corrections to moves when needed. Even with a larger class size, they were able to make it around to everyone.
I did a drop in at North Star BJJ since I was just visiting family in Prescott Valley for the holidays. I have to admit though I was very impressed with the dojo/team. The place was very clean and the mat is a great size. The instructors and students are very welcoming.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely love this place! The coaches are wonderful—super knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. The people who train here are just as amazing; everyone’s friendly and respectful, and it feels like a big family. Every class pushes me to get better and I always leave feeling stronger and more confident.
Had the opportunity to visit North Star as a drop in this weekend and it was an great time for me and my son to train at a amazing facility. Mike Kaplan has put together a great training program and I would recommend North Star to anyone living in or passing through Prescott Valley.
New to BJJ? Start at North Star Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
North Star 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 Star 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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