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Northside BJJ

Northside BJJ

Affiliation: Ares
4.836 reviews
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About Northside BJJ

Northside BJJ is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy located in Tucson, Arizona, affiliated with the Ares BJJ team. Situated on N Oracle Rd in north Tucson, the academy delivers structured BJJ instruction for adults and competitors looking for serious mat time in Southern Arizona.

Training at Northside BJJ follows the Ares BJJ system — a competition-proven curriculum that builds strong fundamentals while encouraging each student to develop their own style. The academy offers regular classes in gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu with an open-door culture that welcomes grapplers from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or preparing for regional and national tournaments, Northside BJJ provides the coaching, training partners, and support structure to help you reach your goals. The academy is a proud member of the growing Ares BJJ affiliate network.

Reviews

4.8
36 reviews
Cool Dudes
2026-05-13

Sean is humble in words, but his knowledge is well known to those serious in Martial arts. Many schools locally are owned by his current or past students. That statement proves success. His ability to consistently produce champions is not by luck. Anyone in the area should be in his classes, beginner to advanced...you will walk out better. He is not in the business to do anything other than make you earn your way. Nothing is easy, nothing is given. Those who respect skill understand this difference.

Nathan Wranovsky
2026-05-13

We had a chance to watch some family at North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The main instructor, Dusty Alexander, is an amazing man. Not only is he great with the kids as little as 5, but he works amazingly with the older kids and with the adults. It’s not too expensive for a weekly class of team building, character building, and fun. Look no further for some amazing Jiu Jitsu!

Thomas Trujillo
2026-05-13

Our previous Jiu-Jitsu school closed and after comparing options we decided to enroll here. My daughter is in the youth classes and is having a great time! Very well maintained studio shows pride of ownership. And a clean bathroom too!

The Jeff Edwards
2026-05-13

Great place to train with very knowledgeable instructors and friendly students! I like to read review before I go to a place and when one of two people who have written the only bad reviews this place have also wrote a 5 star review for another school it always makes me wonder...? Either way, I've had nothing except a fun time while learning in a safe environment at North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the head instructor Professor Sean Huff is a great teacher, a professional at what he does and he's just a nice guy in general. Highly recommend you come check it out of you're interested in le

C Wright
2026-05-13

We came to Tucson for Spring Break to check out the BJJ gyms. All I can say is at North Side BJJ you'll get top notch training. You'll find champions here. A sincere thank you to the coaches and teammates for the awesome week!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northside BJJ good for beginners?

Absolutely. The academy has a structured fundamentals program and experienced coaches who work with brand-new students to build a solid foundation before moving into advanced classes.

Where is Northside BJJ located?

Northside BJJ is at 3912 N Oracle Rd in Tucson, AZ 85705 — on the north side of Tucson near the Oracle Road corridor.

What affiliation is Northside BJJ part of?

Northside BJJ is affiliated with Ares BJJ, a team led by world champion Leonardo Saggioro with affiliate academies across the United States.