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Northern Tribe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Plano, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule northerntribebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 214-799-8024
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Being good at Jiu-jitsu doesn’t make you good at coaching kids in Jiu-Jitsu, but Professor Max and Professor Mimi have a true gift.”
“In just one year, multiple students won IBJJF Pan Kids, and the academy earned a #1 ranking in JJWL, including Elite 8 and No-Gi categories.”
“In just one year, multiple students won IBJJF Pan Kids, and the academy earned a #1 ranking in JJWL, including Elite 8 and No-Gi categories.”
“If you are looking for a gym as a beginner or an experienced competitor, there is no better place than Northern Tribe!”
Other martial arts here
“Coming from a boxing background, with a brother who wrestled, I know firsthand how much impact the right coach has on a young person’s life.”
What members say
“That kind of environment only exists when the leadership sets the tone, and it’s clear that everything flows down from these two amazing coaches.”
“The coaches are not only highly skilled but incredibly supportive and patient with every student.”
“Their ability to break down techniques into manageable steps ensures that everyone, regardless of skill level, feels confident and empowered.”
“A BJJ gym is only as good as the professors and Northern Tribe has the best that we have experienced in the 6 years that our 12 yr old has trained and competed.”
“Professor Yasmim and professor Max are the sole reason we make the trip all the way from North Dallas to Plano and they’re worth every mile!”
“Their focus and genuine dedication to developing each child's abilities is remarkable.”
From the reviews
Professor Max has been teaching my son JJ for the past 6 years, and wherever he goes, we follow behind. We were very happy to find out he and his wife, Professor Yasmin, were opening their own brand new gym this fall.
I can honestly say Northern Tribe Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu is one in a million. I literally toured every gym between where I live and here, determined to find the right fit for my daughter.
Professor Yasmim and Max are truly a remarkable Jiu-Jitsu instructor and mentor, I can’t say enough how important to have a mentor who can motivate you to improve your skills everyday on the mat.
Professors Max and Mimi are two of the most patient and hard-working people, I’ve ever met. This is not just a job, but their life. And they pour this love of jiu jitsu into their students. They go over every technical move and help you to fine tune your technique.
New to BJJ? Start at Northern Tribe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Northern Tribe Brazilian 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 Northern Tribe 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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