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Tribe Jiujitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fairbanks, Alaska
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
- 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 tribe-jiujitsu-academy.ueniweb.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 206-208-1312
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 am, 4:45–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 am, 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 1:30–4:30 pm |
The classes they run
“My daughter fiddles and moves around a lot but they are patient and work with the kids so they can retain what they are teaching them.”
“Kids, teens, and adults all find a place here to grow, learn, and build confidence.”
“A respectable family oriented organization for all ages to learn self-defense, discipline, and grow.”
“There is a range of classes for different skills levels available so it’s not so intimidating as a beginner but room to advance as one improves.”
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What members say
“So, if you’re looking for a martial arts school with great instruction, amazing people, and an environment that feels like family, this is the place to be.”
“Tribe was no exception but within 10 minutes on his first day in class he was running around with a huge smile and now counts down the days to the next class.”
“But I think what makes this place stand out from other gyms is how welcoming they are, you really do feel like you’re apart of a big family.”
“My daughter at 5 held her own during an in house competition against 3 boys her size and kept a smile on her face the whole time.”
“The welcoming atmosphere doesn’t take away from the discipline they teach and attention they give to your progress.”
From the reviews
Our youngest has a very hard time participating without us in clubs and sports. Tribe was no exception but within 10 minutes on his first day in class he was running around with a huge smile and now counts down the days to the next class. Coach Nick and Coach Carl are fantastic.
My 5 year old daughter has attended tribe for about a year and it has been such a great experience. The atmosphere is always so welcoming and relaxed that you feel right at home. The welcoming atmosphere doesn’t take away from the discipline they teach and attention they give to your progress. It’s a perfect balance.
Last year while visiting your beautiful city , I forgot that my ptsd from combat also goes on vacation with me. I began experiencing severe symptoms and felt lost and isolated on vacations which is bad for veterans and the general public when I get that way. The tribe was there Carl St.
This is where I started my BJJ Journey. I have nothing but the most respect for everyone there. Extremely friendly, patient, and great role models. I have learned things there that I was able to implement in competitions almost immediately.The coaching is super easy to digest.
New to BJJ? Start at Tribe Jiujitsu Academy
Tribe Jiujitsu Academy 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 Tribe Jiujitsu Academy
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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