North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy

Love this place! Great instructors, very clean plus a fun and safe environment! Recommend for new comers and advanced students.

First experience with any grappling whatsoever and Professor Mike has been encouraging me to push my limits. I highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn Brazilian Jiujitsu! A welcoming environment for all. BJJ has helped me with anxiety and depression as well. It has helped me come out of my shell to try new experiences. I have learned from my failures in class and come to class whenever I can make it. I've met many interesting people and can say it brings together all sorts of personalities. It has really opened my eyes to a new way of living life as well. I appreciate all the other professors who take their time and patience to teach us techniques. Private lessons have been helping me as well.

Laid back atmosphere with friendly students and top tier jiu jitsu instruction from head professor Michael Cusi

I highly recommend North Park Jiu Jitsu! It's a great place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a supportive and welcoming environment. The instructors are highly skilled and experienced, and they're passionate about teaching their students. The gym also has a strong competitive sparring scene, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to test your skills against other BJJ practitioners.

Here are some of the things that make North Park Jiu Jitsu so special:

Culture and vibe: North Park Jiu Jitsu has a very positive and supportive culture. The instructors and students are all friendly and helpful, and they create a welcoming environment for everyone.

High-level technical instruction: The instructors at North Park Jiu Jitsu are highly skilled and experienced. They teach a variety of techniques, from basic fundamentals to advanced concepts. They also provide personalized instruction to help each student reach their full potential.

Competitive sparring partners: North Park Jiu Jitsu has a strong competitive sparring scene. There are always plenty of people to train with, and the instructors are always willing to help you prepare for competitions.

If you're looking for a great place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I highly recommend North Park Jiu Jitsu. It's a great place to train, and you'll be glad you joined.

Mike Cusi is one of the best instructors in San Diego, period. Array of knowledge and great teaching skills and keeps class fun while challenging his students at the same time. Great with kids as well! If you want to learn jiujitsu to elevate not only yourself on a personal level but to also learn the art and its ins and outs. Go to North Park Jit Jitsu

I transferred to this academy 2 weeks ago and it’s been a blast! I love connecting with all the men and women and the professors including the coaches have been so helpful and great. I don’t think I had the time spent with me to go over technical movements until I hit this gym, the break downs the step by steps have been helpful in so many ways! Many have been helpful & the vibes have been awesome!

Great place, and friendly people. I love the fact both my child and I can take classes at the same time.

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.

This is a great gym full of great people. I joined about 8 months ago without having any grappling or combat sports experience. Everyone from the instructors down to other students are helpful and show each other respect. I highly recommend this school for anyone looking to expand on their skills or those who are just starting out.

I’ve trained at jiujitsu gyms all over the world in my military career and this is one of best. Highly knowledgeable instructors and a welcoming atmosphere for all levels from beginners to advanced.

I was visiting SD from out of town and called ahead to see if I could drop in - really glad I did! Mike extended an invitation and a couple hours on the mats with the crew here was the highlight of my trip. Mike, Ram and the rest of the group were welcoming right off the bat and made me feel like I was at my home gym. Clean and spacious gym, and a group of super talented grapplers at all levels. With family in SD and regular visits I'm very much looking forward to the next time I can swing by and train with NPBJJ. Thanks again guys.

North Park BJJ has awesome coaches and great training partners. This gym has so much mat space so even when there are a lot of people on the mat it never feels crowded. Come train here if you want to learn BJJ in a clean, fun, and friendly environment!

Big Thanks to Professor Mike and the rest of the crew at North Park Jiu Jitsu! I was visiting San Diego, and they welcomed me onto their mats with open arms. Did a solid hour of training rounds with some real killers, and everyone was friendly and happy to be there. If you live in the area, I highly recommend this place.

Finally found a reason to justify my move to San Diego, very friendly and inclusive environment. Everyone there welcoming and fun to be with.

This is a great gym. I visited the school this weekend when my wife was traveling for work. Super friendly atmosphere and welcoming.
I often get intimidated in new environments, especially in the sport of jiujitsu.

The moment I walked in, I felt immediately welcome and comfortable.

I had the opportunity to meet two Black Belts, Ram and Gabriel and they were such nice guys!

Super clean facility, large gym floor, and easy to drop in for a session or two.

Definitely going to return next time I'm in town!

Awesome, laid back place to train! I dropped in as a visitor and everyone was very hospitable and welcoming. Large mat space, clean facilities. The head coach Mike is super chill and I got a great workout and picked up some cool techniques during the classes he taught in both gi and no gi.

These guys are legit Rab, Mike, and Rob know what their doing and treat you like family. Facilities are clean and their putting in a shower to catch a class between a busy schedule.

Top notch instruction and great rolls. I have dropped in to NP Jiujitsu a number of times when I've visited San Diego and they are always warm and welcoming and glad to have me. Michael is funny and a patient instructor. 10/10 will drop in again when I visit San Diego in the future.