North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
10 Colonial Rd #18, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Jiu-Jitsu Programs for Kids and Adults!
Reviews
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Noah Koretz
I’ve been training here for a few years and both my kids started this past year. Danny and Angela have done an excellent job creating an atmosphere where everyone feels both welcome and challenged, and where students at all levels are invested in each others’ success. I leave every class exhausted and happy. They are especially great with the kids, and teach in a way that keeps the kids playful and engaged. Highly recommend.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 1 year ago -
George Arauz
Excellent staff and a welcoming environment. Learning is fun and very well instructed.
Instructors Classes AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Yonabel Salcedo
En solo unas semana se nota la diferencia en el carácter de mi hijo Me encanta ver ese ambiente de hermandad en cada entrenamiento Feliz de haber encontrado NS BJJ
AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Veronica M.
Once my son turned 5, I was able to put I'm right in - he's been attending for about a month now and he absolutely loves, enjoys and looks forward to it. Thank you Angela and Danny for being so welcoming and helping me with any concerns I have regarding my child.
Instructors AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Winnie Vaughan
So far so good! I only wish I could make it to 3 classes a week instead of 2. But if something was taught at a class I wasn’t at they’re more than happy to review it with me so I never feel too far behind.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Megan Amerine
We love North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Danny and Angela are truly phenomenal with kids. Each session is the perfect mix of fun, discipline, and development. We've watched our son's confidence grow tremendously both on and off the mat--he's become a little leader in his classroom. Danny takes great care to make each kid feel special--giving them nicknames, taking the extra time one-on-one to make sure they really understand a move or sequence, and compliments the kids in front of their peers--never a hand out, he genuinely means it when it's earned, which has given our son a real sense of pride and determination in himself and the sport. Angela's warmth and kind-heartedness is a bright light on the mat. It's obvious how much she cares about the kids and how much they gravitate toward her energy. Her encouragement each week has played a big role in our son's continued love of Jiu-Jitsu. We can't say enough about how much we respect and admire this duo! We're so lucky our son has the opportunity to learn from Danny and Angela! Highly, highly recommended!
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Sandrine Mangia Park
My daughter joined the North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy when she was 6 years old, and she just turned 10. From day one, Danni and Angela have made the experience both fun and rigorous. They possess a remarkable ability to balance teaching with structure and education, ensuring that the kids not only have a great time but also learn effectively. It's an awesome place with awesome teachers.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Walter Gray
great BJJ school - positive, safe, high quality instruction and very supportive for beginners.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Piedmont Mortgage
Danny & Angela run a great class for kids, its safe, its fun and everyone learns a lot. Cant think of anything to make it better
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Lil P
After training at many different places bouncing around I met Danny and Angela they are both some of the nicest people I’ve ever met, Danny’s attention to detail and knowledge in the art is unparalleled. So happy to be welcomed into a great academy full of such friendly people!
Instructors AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
joe hoyle
Great place to learn BJJ. Danny, Angela, and Josh teach with patience, kindness, and with a love for the art. Throughly enjoying my experience and so glad I found this academy.
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
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Nate Grace
We love NSBJJ. My son and I have been training here for 2 years. The atmosphere is great, very encouraging. We can't imagine training anywhere else. Both Danny and Angela are excellent teachers and mentors. Update: Five years training there and it's still the best jiujitsu school on the North Shore, hands down! A++.
Instructors Facility Location AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
AN AN
Danny and Angela run an amazing academy, clean and safe training environment where you can develop a skill set, whether you want to learn self defense or just start a new hobby you will learn from instructors that truly know the art! Highly recommended!
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 4 years ago -
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Amanda McGovern
Outstanding facility and absolutely top tier staff. If I could rate above five stars I would. Could not recommend North Shore BJJ highly enough. SO grateful to Danny and Angela for the amazing environment they have created.
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 5 years ago -
Olivia B
Awesome place to train! The instructors (Danny and Angela) are knowledgable, helpful, and fun to be around! They were very accommodating and understanding when I first inquired about joining their academy. I was nervous about my comfort level training during a pandemic. They let me observe a class and engaged me in conversation to make me feel at ease. The health and safety of their community is clearly a priority at all times. I LOVE going each week and feel like I am learning so much every class! Highly recommend checking it out!
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 5 years ago -
Mark Parton
NSBJJ is AWESOME! Danny, the head instructor, is fantastic about explaining why students do a particular warm-up, movement, or technique to ensure everyone understands how it will contribute to their BJJ skillset. The atmosphere is excellent for growth, emphasizes learning and development, and strongly discourages ego and needlessly aggressive or unsafe behavior. I'm looking forward to my next class later today!
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
D P
Great Jiu-Jitsu, Great People, Great Time!!! Owners are extremely kind and friendly as are my fellow students. Very happy I chose this gym...
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Nicole Fogarty
My son has been training here for years and now my daughter attends too. Danny and Angela are knowledgeable and patiently teach the kids valuable lessons. Even after moving away from the area we still continue to travel here for their classes. Safe, clean and friendly environment. Highly recommend to any parent wanting to help give their child self confidence.
Instructors Facility Classes Location AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Brad Frithsen
I joined North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy about a year and a half ago. I knew nothing about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or what goes into making a good academy. I did a bit of research and came across some fundamentals that a good academy would offer, these being 1) a kids program 2) a beginner program 3) classes throughout the day/week, 4) cleanliness,and 5)inclusion for women. NSBJJ checked off all of these boxes so I reached out to Angela to schedule my introductory class. I certainly had some trepidation before my first class not knowing what to expect. Would it be like a scene from Fight Club? Would it be intimidating? Would the upper belts shun a newbie? The minute I walked in and was welcomed by Danny all of these thoughts vanished. Danny and Angela set the example for the culture of North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy which embodies respect, support, discipline, and fun. Everyone is quick to welcome new comers, upper belts share their knowledge whether it be tying the belt of a gi or completing an advanced move, and egos along with shoes are left at the door. Angela brings a level of professionalism to the academy that equals Danny’s Jiu-Jitsu teaching. Danny’s teaching style is great for beginners as well as advanced practitioners. He emphasizes proper technique and repetition of fundamentals which allows a student to progress successfully and more importantly safely so that he or she avoids injury (as well as injuries to others). As the teaching becomes more complex, the repetition and attention to fundamentals remains present. I truly think that having the beginner fundamentals classes are key. If I had walked in day one and been given the opportunity to free roll with more advanced practitioners I never would have lasted and likely would have been injured or injured someone else. These classes gave me time to practice many repetitions of fundamental movements in Jiu-Jitsu and build a good base so that I could safely participate in more advanced classes. NSBJJ has a clear cut pathway that allows beginners to progress up to the point where they can participate in more advanced classes. I honestly look forward to each class I take during the week. I’ve met some great people who do amazing things both on and off the mat and represent all ages and athletic abilities. I feel like everyone respects and encourages one another. The upper belts are amazing. They are quick to teach lower belts whether it be verbally or demonstrating during a free roll. I wish I had started this journey at 21 rather than 41 but I don’t see myself stopping any time soon. Jiu-Jitsu has helped my body and mind and has given me confidence on and off the mat. This art and the way it is taught here meets the needs of the people who want to get in shape, those who want to compete, or who want discipline, or at the basic level just want to be able defend themselves. I’m very grateful for Danny, Angela, and everyone who is part of NSBJJ.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Paul Bernstein
I joined NSBJJ this past June after being part of a different BJJ school. For me, Danny and Angela have created an environment that is exactly what I was looking for in a BJJ school - namely one where the instructors have a real depth of experience and knowledge, are very caring and encouraging, and offer a wide range of structured classes to push students, but not to the point of feeling discouraged or putting us at a high risk of injury. I can't recommend enough to anyone that is interested in BJJ or discouraged at their current school to visit NSBJJ. You will not be sorry!
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Mr. Simmons
North Shore BJJ is THE place to train. I've been there for several years now and can't recommend them enough. The level of training is very high, focused on fundamentals, and the school has an atmosphere that promotes community and safety for both adults and children. Those students who choose to compete do very well, as instructors make a point of working the curriculum details with each person in a supportive environment. Whether for fun, competition, or good solid mental and physical exercise, go check out North Shore BJJ.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Ben Polce
Best BJJ gym in the North Shore. I would highly recommend it to anyone at all levels of training. Outstanding culture and instruction.
Instructors Facility Location AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Domenick Sciola
NSBJJ has a great atmosphere, training partners and instructor. I have been training with them for many years and imagine I will be training with them for many more.
Instructors AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Rick
I’ve trained with NSBJJ for over a year. It’s an outstanding Brazilian jiu-jitsu school. The culture is one of learning, training, fun and personal development. Danny and Angela are committed to student growth and I’ve always felt that safety and injury avoidance is a first priority. I’ve seen my skills and strength grow and had real fun doing it. Thanks NSBJJ!
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Geoffrey Rivera
Everyones really accepting, no matter what background you come from. Really great enviornement to learn.
AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Robert Freni
Great experience, started sending my 4 year old to NSBJJ 2 years ago now and in addition to learning BJJ he has also become well rounded individual because of Danny and Angela's approach. Have also been going myself for 3 months now and it is a great challenge both mentally and physically.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Leonedys Pena
my kids love it here, and Danny and Angela are really good at what they do. i highly recommend them.
InstructorsPosted 6 years ago -
Michael Collins
I’ve been training at NSBJJ for a decade and I feel lucky to have found an academy that puts students first. The owners, Danny and Angela, have created a community of athletes from all walks of life and as a father, who also has two children who train at North Shore BJJ, and working professional, I place a high value in feeling safe on the mats. A strong beginner program, training partners who quickly become friends, and a beautiful training facility (equipped with changing rooms and shower!) make NSBJJ stand out as the best BJJ Academy in the area. Know your lineage. We train the most pure form on BJJ, a true self-defense martial art. The head instructor in a 3rd stripe black belt under Roberto Maia (Carlos Gracie Jr./Renzo Gracie). Invest your time and energy learning from the best in an art that provides access to the legends.
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Parker Jamison
This place is terrific. Owners/instructors Danny and Angela are tremendously gifted, playful, and set a tone that's carried by the students. People at this school are impressively friendly, encouraging, and genial. They all provide a safe but challenging environment in which to learn. That culture is essential in any jiu-jitsu school, and this place comes with the highest recommendation.
Instructors AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Nathan Cook
I started training with Danny and Angela back in early March of 2019. I’ve always been curious about training in BJJ and heard nothing but great things about North Shore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Not only are Danny and Angela awesome instructors but they are super friendly. They go above and beyond for all of their students with both fun events and questions pertaining to the art. At the forefront of all this is how much Danny and Angela stress safe training. Danny is extremely knowledgeable in body mechanics as it pertains to the art and has a very high attention to detail in his teaching. We are not only learning the art the proper way but we are learning is in a safe and controlled environment. Danny and Angela want all of their students to become knowledgeable black belts.
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
James Murphy
So glad I chose this place to start learning BJJ. There is a very friendly environment and a focus on learning how to safely participate in the sport. Danny and Angela do such a great job teaching and they make it fun.
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 6 years ago -
Tommy Ingram
Great school, great people with an inclusive, easier to learn method. Ive tried other schools and this is the only one that has felt like home to me. Very please with my decision to train here. If you have any hesitations, get over it and check it North Shore BJJ out. You wont regret it.
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 8 years ago -
Nick Dariotis
If you want to learn bjj, and you live close to this school, look no further. This place is legit. They have multiple students who compete in tournaments and frequently place. Danny is a great instructor and a master of the craft. The people there are friendly and the facility is good.
Instructors Facility Location AtmospherePosted 8 years ago -
Travis Ruscio
Best school in the area, Danny is a true master
Instructors Facility Location AtmospherePosted 9 years ago -
Gabo Marquez
Best Gracie school in the area
Instructors Facility Classes Location Pricing AtmospherePosted 14 years ago
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