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Mathew
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I've been training at NPJJ for about five months now, and I can confidently say that it has been one of the best decisions I've made. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed by friendly faces—both from the coaches and my training partners. There's a strong sense of community here, making it easy to feel at home even as a beginner.
The coaching staff is top-tier, breaking down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand while also pushing you to improve. Every class is structured to build on fundamentals while incorporating advanced details, ensuring that students of all levels grow in their skillset. But what really sets this academy apart is the grit and work ethic it instills. The training is tough, but it's the kind of challenge that makes you better—not just on the mats, but in life.
The professors and coaches genuinely care about your progress, always offering insightful advice and constructive feedback. Whether you're looking to compete or just train for self-improvement, this is the place to be. If you're considering trying jiu-jitsu, I highly recommend giving NPJJ a shot. You won’t regret it!
C “EL Sultan” TAHERI
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If you are interested in learning something that is physical yet mental at the same time jiu jitsu should be on the top of your list. If you want to be around students and instructors with a mindset of learning north park is great family environment for the kids classes and womens and beginners classes. Want some technical rounds you can find them in the advance classes… if learning is the goal you are in good hands! Osss ! See you on the mats !
Kimberly J
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We can’t recommend North Park JJ enough!! My daughter is 7 and she has tried ballet, soccer and softball as we’ve tried to find her ‘thing’. She immediately took to jiu jitsu. The kids basic class is fun, engaging, and challenging. It keeps her attention and she loves it so much. The coaches are absolutely amazing. They are firm but kind to the kids. I feel like they are teaching them more than jiu jitsu. They are learning discipline and respect. Real life skills. It’s a wonderful place!!!
Donovan Stevens
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Joining North Park Jiu Jitsu has been an entirely positive experience for our Mighty Mite student. Coach Jonas and Coach Lem are great with the kids. They provide a positive and safe experience for them to train and learn. What’s uniquely special about North Park Jiu Jitsu is how kids from the next level up come to the Mighty Mites classes and help as additional coaches. The peer to peer feedback and coaching is awesome. When I asked my son if he had anything to say about his Jiu Jitsu classes he said “I love it!”
Lenny Maffei
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Great place to learn the art of Jiu Jitsu. All instructors are the best of the best . Don’t go anywhere else before you try North Park BJJ.
I guarantee that you won’t find a better place to learn this sport. North Park BJJ is like a family and that helps to keep you motivated to get better and to keep coming back.
Ask for Professor Tio or Professor Mike.
Hope to see you on the mat at NPBJJ
T2 Rickman
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NP Jiu Jitsu has one of the best atmosphere for learning. The instructors are all awesome and welcoming. Mike is an amazing instructors that will teach you the concepts & techniques and has a great ability for breaking down the technical piece so all levels can learn successfully. Paulette is amazing with the kids program and makes everyone feel safe, comfortable and welcoming for all kids at all skill levels. My two girls age 10 and 11 have been training with Paulete and are always excited to go to class. Having a female black belt instructor is great for young girl’s to look up to and to see that they can be successful in Jiu Jitsu. They have grown so much in their Jiu Jitsu journey. We all have by switching to the North Park family. I have trained at 5 gyms over the years and NorthPark Jiu-Jitsu is truly like a second family.
flaco Rodriguez
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After being away from Jiu Jitsu for a few years, I couldn't have asked for a better academy to join than North Park Jiu Jitsu. Michael, Tio, and the rest of the team have created an environment that makes you excited to learn, grow, and better yourself as a human.
Kimberly McLaughlin
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My husband started at North Park and got my 4 year old interested in going. My son is very timid and shy but from the very 1st class Coach Len and Coach Jonas have been amazing with him. They have an incredible amount of patience but they also make everything fun. My son has progressed so much in only 6 months. There’s a good structure to the class and he’s entertained but also learning new skills every time. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to get their kids into “something”
Catalina Arceo
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We've had such a great experience with the kids' Jiu Jitsu classes! The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and really know how to keep the kids engaged while teaching discipline, respect, and valuable self-defense skills. Our three boy's have gained so much confidence and enjoys every class. The environment is safe, structured, and encouraging — perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels. Highly recommend this program for any parent looking to help their child grow physically and mentally!
Anthony Platero
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My son started in late December 2024 and has shown incredible growth. They created a supportive environment that keeps him motivated and engaged. I’m thrilled to see him applying the skills he’s learned with confidence. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to grow in jiu-jitsu!
Linda Nguyen recommends North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
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When I first decided I needed to find an activity for my kid I didn’t know a single thing about juijitsu but I heard it was great for kids. Deciding to enroll my son when he was under 4 years old at North Park Juijitsu Academy is the best decision I’ve made for him regarding sports. We ended up getting so much more from this academy then I would have ever imagined, I had no idea we would become part of such an amazing family oriented community. The coaches here have become amazing mentors and role models for my son who is now almost 6 years old. During his time here he has learned to stay focused while teachers are instructing, he’s experienced what it feels like to loose and not give up, I can honestly say it’s played a big part in shaping who he is today. If you are a parent looking for an activity for your child I highly recommend you come see what this academy has to offer. I promise you won’t be disappointed and they offer adult classes at the same time as kids classes so as a busy parent I’m able to get my workout in while my son is in class! I never thought I would do jujitsu, I’m terribly uncoordinated and don’t enjoy working out but the adult classes are so much fun I look forward to learning something new every class. It’s now become something my son and I can bond over and we motivate each other by keeping each other accountable.
Matt Ottley
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Best staff! Super knowledgeable. Spacious gym that is clean and well lit. Highly recommended! My 8 year old daughter’s overall confidence has drastically improved since beginning training. No doubter!
Jason Nichols
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North Park BJJ has a family friendly welcoming atmosphere for people of any athletic ability. My daughter chose to continue here after a few introductory classes. She was 8. And she’s continued on into her adolescence. She inspired me to join. Jiu Jitsu is a great sport that’s practical in its approach and is a wonderful bond for my daughter and I. Along the way we’ve both made friends on and off the mat. North Park BJJ really has that special magic of community, learning, and friendship. And you learn to escape a choke. What’s not to love?
Satomi Ellis
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I started training about a year ago, but I’ve been traveling a lot so it was hard for me to stay consistent. But every time I come back, everyone is always welcoming. The instructors remembered my name from day one, which made me feel really comfortable.
Sometimes I struggled with confidence, but the people here always supported me. It’s a great community where everyone wants you to get better. I’ve learned not only jiujitsu techniques but also things that help in daily life, like being more disciplined, focused, and confident.
I love North Park JiuJitsu so much, and I even moved to be closer to the gym! Hahaha
Tiago Souza
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Best Jiu-Jitsu gym I’ve ever trained at. I’ve been coming here consistently for 2y now and it’s the first place that really helped me stay motivated and see real progress… Super friendly environment, whether you want to compete or just train, learn, and make new friends. Mike and all other coaches are great! Highly recommend!!!!
Arm Locker
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One of the coolest BJJ gyms I have visited across the globe. Not only they welcome a first timer or a drop-by visitors super well, but I also was impressed by the coaches' teaching method and the relationship with the students. It was easy to catch that the long time practitioners have a special place here to train and get along with each other.
Recommended for both San Diego residents and any practitioner who's looking for a single visit.
Keep rolling, oss!
Sean Luong
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Love this gym! Only wish I lived closer. I was stationed nearby for work for only a few weeks and this was the nearest gym to where I was staying. Professor Mike was extremely welcoming and I learned so much from him and the folks that train there in the brief 2 weeks I was able to train there. I appreciated that it didn't matter that I was just a visitor and not a permanent member of the club, Professor Mike still invested time and energy into teaching me, answering my questions, and making me a better grappler. Definitely train here if you get the chance, I know I'll be trying to stop in any time I'm in the area.
Jeronie Alcantara
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In the heart of north park , this place is great whether you’re new to the sport , hobbyist or trying to get some good rounds. Very friendly and approachable. They’ve been a part of the community for years and built a culture where everyone at all levels could learn something new. 5/5 see yu on the mat 🫡
Yvonne Ricardo
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I highly recommend North Park Jiu Jitsu. There is no doubt that you’ll receive top-level instruction here. The instructors are knowledgeable and continually seek to learn new techniques and teaching methods from top Jiu Jitsu practitioners around the world. The gym culture is another plus. NPJJ promotes values such as work ethic, humility, inclusivity, among many others. NPJJ supports its students in achieving their BJJ goals, whether it be winning competitions or simply learning the art. To top it off, NPJJ has an amazing women’s program. The program is lead by Ms. Paulete Cusi who is a seasoned and accomplished competitor herself. She shows a wide variety of moves and assists women in acquiring the confidence to achieve their full potential. The growing group of women are awesome people to train with whom I am proud to call my friends.
Morrison Steel
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North Park Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has unquestionably changed my life. As someone who started training karate at age 5, martial arts are an important part of my identity, but it was always a dream to train Jiu-Jitsu. I got a lot more than Jiu-Jitsu though, since joining North Park BJJ in August of 2019. I found a new family and lifelong friends. As a timid white belt, Professors Mike and Jim fostered a fun and welcoming environment that made Jiu-Jitsu accessible and exciting. They took a genuine interest in my personal development and invested a great deal of time on and off the mats to guide and inspire me. Receiving my blue belt and representing North Park at a competition were two of my most rewarding and meaningful experiences to date. I could not be more grateful to be a member of the North Park family and could not possibly provide a stronger recommendation to anyone interested in self-defense, martial arts, camaraderie, self-actualization, or just having the most fun they’ve had in their life.
Jackson Gage
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North Park jiujitsu has the perfect vibe that I am looking for in a BJJ school. When you walk in you feel at home and relaxed. I’m a 42 year old retired police officer, I’m not looking for a militant school where everyone is trying to kill each other. I just want a place where the vibe is good, the people are passionate about jiujitsu, and everybody is there to learn and to help each other grow, and that is north park BJJ. The head professor Mike Cusi is a phenomenal teacher, a wealth of knowledge and his love for jiujitsu and teaching is very apparent. All of the professors at the school are great teachers and a reflection of the vibe that Mike brings to the table. If you’re looking for personal growth, an excellent workout, a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by good people and jiujitsu that matches the Southern California lifestyle, then north park jiujitsu is your school. I highly recommend this place.
Chelsey S.
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This gym is special! Wanna know why? It's because of the people. I'm newish to San Diego and a few months ago I was looking to get into something where I could find community and do it while moving my body. I googled BJJ randomly one day and found this gym through yelp. I signed up for my free intro class and had a blast! That day, I signed up for a membership which, not gonna lie, I was kind of wary about (liking spending a lot of money in something I wouldn't keep up with) but all doubts and concerns went out the window with every positive interaction I had at the gym. My brain loves feeling challenged and every time I go to roll at north park bjj, I feel like I'm learning something new and progressing in my bjj. In addition to the quality of instruction, I really appreciate how welcoming the professors and other students make you feel. As a spazzy white belt, I've accidentally poked people in the eye or kneed them in a sensitive place a few times now and yet teachers and students have been patient with me and have helped me with my learning journey.
And special shoutout to Paulete who organizes womxn only seminars with guest black belts and other also leads her own. She really has done a lot to make the gym a welcoming and supportive place for womxn. She also organized a group text for us so that we can coordinate who is going to what practice so that we have other lady friends to roll with. In short, she's super hot fyah and I love her.
So come!! Join the north park bjj fam! I hope to see you on the mat.
Tammy Ahn recommends North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
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Really great place to learn jiujitsu. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere, makes you feel comfortable right away. Today the noon class and coach Rajiv pushed me the hardest I have tried in my month of training and I really appreciated it from everyone, i didn't know I could get past my normal stopping point. it takes help from your coach and teammates to get past insecurity and fear of failure and this place is very supportive. Highly recommend. Excited for my daughter to start the toddler classes next year!
Enzo Joson recommends North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
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Great academy! Great instructors! Family vibe! Oss!
Justin Young recommends North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
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A very welcoming and open BJJ club. I've visited a few times and its always been a pleasant experience that made me want to come back and train again as soon as possible, I can't say enough positive things about it. All BJJ gyms should be like this one.
Enrique Zumbi recommends North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
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Awesome open mat osss!!! Great place for a friendly environment and conveniently located .
Rosana Cervantes recommends North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
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Amazing staff. Great vibes. My kids love it!!! Thank you everyone at NPBJJ for your commitment and dedication to your students.
Emanuel Ivan Cerda Luna recommends North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
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My 2 boys train at north park great place great coachs highly recommend it Paulette and Michael great jiu jitsu coachs
Brandi Wilson recommends North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
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Great place to learn. everyone is super helpful and friendly
Yesenia Hdez recommends North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
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I highly recommend this place for their children's classes. The coaches are tough on the kids but at the same time very patient with them.. they are there to help them learn and grow in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.. My nephew loves going each day and learning new things.
