We started at this gym 3 years ago with my two young daughters taking jiu jitsu. I joined over a year ago. Jiu jitsu has done more for my mental health, than all the years I poured into yoga. As a more petite person, it's empowering knowing I can defend myself. I like the owners of the gym, and those in my classes. Plenty of ladies in class to practice with. read more

There are a few things I feel that make the heart of a great MMA gym: 1) Experienced Coaches who love what they do (Teaching you!) 2) The sense of camaraderie that comes with humble participants who train together. And..3) A positive atmosphere where all are welcome! This is how I would describe Northshore MMA. I encourage anyone looking to sharpen their mind, body, and spirit through combat sports to give this gym a try. read more

2 years ago my husband and two little ones made the move to Washington from Sunny South Florida. Coming to the west coast was a difficult adjustment for us as adults and we wanted our son (6 years old at the time) to get more acquainted with other kids his age, through sports. We chose NSMMA for Brazilian jiu jitsu, and it's a decision we have not regretted. Our son is 8 years old now, he continues to train and has now competed in his first BJJ tournament. This is not just a 'gym' this has become a second home for us, where I can honestly see my son's growth in regards to discipline, stamina, and courage to just try new things and meet new people. Thank you Coach Joe for making us feel welcome, for always caring for all the kids and pushing them to be better and believe in themselves! read more

Fantastic school. My kid trains here and absolutely loves it. Lots of camaraderie and great energy. Everyone is super nice and the lessons are always top notch. read more

I've been involved with COGA for a few years now, and Im completely loyal to the place. Prior to training here, I had some wonderful training experiences at C3, ISMMA, MKG, and other gyms. The difference here is the community-centric sort of atmosphere. Everyone seems to be really close knit (which probably stems from Head Coach "Bazooka" Joe being a family man), and it just makes for a great environment to train and have fun. Features: -2 separate training floors -Tons of full length heavy bags for Kickboxing/boxing -Great coaching staff representing a variety of styles -Variety in experience of the students. If you are a pro fighter or a first-timer, you wont feel out of place here. -Very cool logo/branded merchandise -Inexpensive compared to many other MMA gyms The guys here are always welcoming. Even if you are just looking for a fun way to get in shape where you progressive can see yourself getting better at something, this is the place to be. The school is always welcoming. Stop in and say hi! read more

My son and daughter have attended Northshore MMA for over 2 1/2 years now. Coach Joe and his daughters have provided not only excellent and practical instruction for them in jujitsu, but they have been a shining example on the importance of family and what it means to be a good friend and team mate. Coach Joe connects individually with each and every child in class and truly cares about every one of them. He is honest with the kids and has us parent observers laughing every single class with his "real talk"! I am confident that my kids are safe and can and will protect themselves if necessary with the skills they have learned in his classes. Jujitsu has built their confidence and given them each a stronger voice in life. read more

Great place to hangout while waiting for my son to finish class. Chill, friendly, & uplifting staff. Good prices with a lot of classes to choose from. Highly recommended. read more

My two boys have been COGA students for just about 8 months now. Previous to this, they took two years of muay thai kickboxing. The kids COGA program is great - my boys are having a lot more fun here. We like the variety included in a single monthly tuition fee. They get a good fitness workout, keep up with their boxing skills and learn wrestling and jiu jitsu. They are active boys who get worked hard and sweat but still have a lot of FUN in class. They look forward to learning new things, testing their strength and abilities and wrestling with their class friends. I've looked into other martial arts schools in the area and none offer the same value. The tuition cost is very reasonable for such a variety of training. There is also a sibling discount offered. This school does not require any contracts or time commitments which was a refreshing change from other schools' policies. I've been really pleased with owner Coach Joe and his assistants. Joe is a low key and extremely down to earth guy. You will not get any hard sales pitch from him. Come in to view the kids class in progress, Coach Joe offers trial classes so you and your child can have first hand knowledge of what the program is about. There are a number of girls in the program, too, which is great! I have a 4 year old daughter who I plan to have in the class once she is old enough to participate. read more

Our son has been taking Jiu jitsu for the last 3 months at Northshore MMA and absolutely loves it! Coach Joe and his daughter keep the classes fun & exciting while working on focus, discipline and respect. As a newbie, my son felt instantly welcomed by both the kids and the staff. We would definitely recommend Northshore MMA!! read more

I've been training and learning here for the past 7 months taking a variety of classes. I have been involved with karate, mixed martial arts and wrestling for 19 years and have had many coaches along the way. I also trained at MKG in Seattle for 2 years. My experience with COGA has been awesome! Classes run the gamut from striking and grappling to Jiu-Jitsu with a gi. The coaches are helpful and experienced. Most importantly, they each they know their own areas of expertise well. They demonstrate the techniques the correct way from wide points-of-view. I've learned a tremendous amount to help me tighten up my form and create a diverse training experience. I've lost weight, gained muscle and don't find the need to lift weights to supplement my workouts anymore. The space is larger than many of the other MMA gyms and the level of students is also varied. There are only a few places around this state where you can get great technique, diverse classes and a kick ass workout. COGA is one of them. The classes are great because they are relatively small and the place is still growing. There have been a couple changes to schedule and coaches but whenever they are made it is always for the better and the students benefit from it all. Also, in my research it was one of the least expensive gyms. In MMA, as with other sports, you are only as good as your teachers. COGA has the instruction and environment that is not intimidating or too serious where you are not looking forward to class. I would recommend this place for newbies and seasoned MMA practitioners. If you want to professionally smash heads or need the structure of karate dojo then there are other places. read more

After years of doing nothing and gaining weight, I finally got motivated to pick up a sport, and I remembered boxing being great exercise and good fun. Some Google searching led me to Northshore MMA, and they had exactly what I was looking for. Coach Joe invited me in to watch a class and participate in the beginning boxing course, and Coach Mathias got me moving and sweating like I haven't done in almost five years. I'm into the beginning course, and I'm impressed by the welcoming spirit of this place. Everyone knows those gyms where us fat guys get the stink eye from the ultra fit regulars; Northshore MMA is NOT one of those places. I'm excited to exercise like I haven't been in years. read more

I moved to Washington a couple years ago and I wanted to find a boxing gym to keep fit in the off season. This gym is very welcoming and everyone there is very friendly. Coach Joe got me into an orientation session right away and was very helpful. Coach Mathias is an excellent teacher and helped everyone in the classes. This gym is for everyone, beginners and experienced boxers. If you're looking to get in or stay in shape, I would definitely recommend this gym! read more

Joe and Mathias are incredible coaches. They motivate, inspire and are dedicated to their craft. I lost 20 lbs, am learning technique and got shredded in the process from their teachings. This place is the real deal. Amazing people all around. read more

I've been attending Northshore MMA Academy for about a year now with absolutely no past experience in Boxing or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and it has been a truly amazing experience. NSMAA is a hidden gem, conveniently located on the east side in Woodinville, close enough for those attending school at UW-Bothell campus or working down in Redmond, Bellevue or Kirkland. NSMMA has a very welcoming environment with a tight-knit staff of top talent - Whether you're simply looking for a fun way to get fit for you or your kids, new to martial arts and want learn new skills, or you're experienced and looking for an environment to push you to a higher level, NSMMA offers classes that are sure to accommodate your goals in a low-pressure, non-intimidating environment for people of all ages and skillsets. The gym offers a "buffet" style of classes where membership allows you to go to any class offered including Cardio Kickboxing, Technical Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and future classes added to the schedule - Compared to competing gyms and studios, this is the best deal by far. New gym members are welcome to try the classes out for a day with no obligation prior to signing up as well, which is nice for anyone new and unsure about joining this type of gym. The best part about this gym is that each of staff are veterans in their art and passionate about teaching and watching their students develop their skills. All of NSMMA's teachers push you to succeed, with a nice balance between seriousness of art, while still keeping the class playful so it's still enjoyable and fun rather than "all business." Every teacher at NSMMA will push you to your limits and past, while encouraging you to ensure you are successful at whatever your goals are. The gym's owner, Joe DeRobbio, is one of the top promoters in the Pacific Northwest - being a part of the martial arts industry for over 20 years with a wide variety of experience in training, competing and coaching - Joe has a vast network of skilled teachers, trained by experts so you know that you're being taught properly and safely. His adult classes are always enjoyable even while you work up a sweat and also varied to where it's not the same exercise every day. When it comes to the kids classes, Joe is a very patient teacher and ensures that the kids are practicing safely and correctly. Just by watching, you can see that Coach Joe knows when to push the kids in order to teach obedience, discipline and hard work, while allowing the kids' time to have fun and enjoy the experience of learning BJJ. Eric da Silva, is an authentic Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu professor with true Brazilian roots - his 20+ years of experience spanning across the America's. He is very passionate about the "gentle art" and you can see this in his clear and concise teaching style that is easy to learn for people of all skillsets. His classes are always a pleasure and we're always continually learning and growing our skills. He's always sure to accommodate new members while still making it challenging for the more experienced students. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu being a defensive art, Eric also has a solid background in self-defense and incorporates this into his classes which is invaluable for real-life situations. If you're looking for something to push you physically and mentally, while also learning something that is practical to real-life situations, I highly recommend taking Eric's classes. Our boxing coach, James Marlier, has 15+ years of experience and is truly a technical artist with boxing - he has a way of seeing things and opening your eyes to weaknesses that'd you'd never have thought of before. As someone new to the boxing, James has been a great teacher, ensuring I'm training properly and negating bad habits while also challenging me to push myself physically and mentally. My boxing has improved greatly since taking James' classes and I would recommend his class for anyone looking to improve their boxing. James is very patient with his students and is great at explaining techniques - he brings a very positive and friendly attitude to the class that encourages you to work hard. read more

Moving up here from California into the PNW area was a big change for me. I found myself as a punk kid with nothing to do but hangout with friends and cause trouble all day. As soon as this gym came into my life I was destined for something. I found myself skilled and determined other than chilling on the couch all day. This gym has helped me set a lifestyle for myself to become a better person. I've learned to bring mma into my own world. I gave everything 110%. I was dedicated to riding my bike after school everyday to this gym, hoping to learn something new. Helped me bring peace within myself and the world outside of it. This gym has built a foundation and structure for myself to live out the mma world. This gym is dear to my heart and I have built a great comradery with the instructors and people in it. I recommend it to all future believers and champions. read more

This place changed me $150 and canceled the orientation on me 3 times. And since you need the orientation to train there, I asked for a refund after a week of trying to schedule an appointment. Over text, they pretty much told me to go F myself. At first they said no refunds, then they said they could charge me 35$ for a refund. I had to end up calling my bank and pulling the funds out because what they did violates basic consumer rights. I would advise you to look other places before this one. read more