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North River Jiu Jitsu

North River Jiu Jitsu

1035 Hasko Rd #102, Palmetto, FL 34221, Palmetto, Florida

Boxing
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fitness Kickboxing
Judo
Kids Self-Defense
Self-Defense Fundamentals

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Boxing
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Fitness Kickboxing
  • Judo
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and caring coaches
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Welcoming and inclusive environment
  • Wide range of classes for all ages and skill levels
  • Engaging and disciplined camp activities
  • Confidence-building programs for kids
  • Family-friendly atmosphere
  • Dynamic and supportive instruction
  • Opportunities to compete in monthly tournaments
  • Flexible drop-in options for travelers

Considerations

  • Occasional large class sizes with insufficient instructor-to-student ratio
  • Reports of lost personal items during camps
  • Long hours in the sun during camps have led to heat exhaustion in at least one case

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

38 reviews

5 stars

36

4 stars

0

3 stars

1

2 stars

0

1 star

1

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Excellent

"I have had the best experience here. For someone new to this sport, I felt welcomed from the second I walked in. They are great with guiding me through the moves to help me develop skills. The encouragement provided helped me push myself outside of my comfort zone. I highly recommend them!"

- Andi Daniels

via Google

4/22/2025

Excellent

"We personally love North River , our daughter has been training with them for about 6 months now. They keep them engaged, disciplined, and focused. Coaches are stern but caring. We did our very first camp and she came home excited and happy thrilled to be back the following day. ( for me , a must i..." Read more

- Victoria Knuth

via Google

3/22/2025

Excellent

"First time doing Spring Break Camp and signed up for the full summer camp Day 2 because my son loved it so much. Staff is so kind and Mandy went above and beyond helping my son get comfortable with participating in Jui Jitsu portion. Highly recommend!"

- Holly Lee

via Google

3/22/2025

4.9

(55 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 6AM-9PM
  • Tuesday: 6AM-9PM
  • Wednesday: 6AM-9PM
  • Thursday: 6AM-9PM
  • Friday: 6AM-9PM
  • Saturday: 11AM-12:30PM
  • Sunday: 11AM-12PM

Instructors

J

Josh

Instructor

Private self-defense instructor. Knowledgeable, patient, thorough, tough but supportive.

M

Mandy

Coach

Camp coach who ensures children feel comfortable and engaged in jiu-jitsu activities.

C

Coach Richards

Coach

Aftercare program coach, creates a welcoming, home-away-from-home atmosphere.

Location

Amenities

  • Ample training space
  • Family waiting area
  • Gym equipment
  • Yoga/stretching area