My two girls have been learning Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at North 12 Academy for over 8 months now & from the first contact we had with Coach David & his team we felt so comfortable and in the best hands. It is an amazing place for children to learn new and life changing skills with the absolute best teachers, who are both nurturing but firm. Great & super clean facilities, lots of classes to choose from, friendly and warm staff & last but not least award winning coaches. A great place to train for both kids & adults. Check it out!

I joined this martial arts gym about four years ago. Previously, I been using many other Mma gyms, and by far this has been the best. Firstly, what I like the most is attention to cleaning and hygiene. After each class, mats are being cleaned. It’s very important as classes are demanding and you will sweat heavily. Because of that chances of contracting any diseases are low. Toilets and shower room are also spotless at all times. There were few occasions where students left it dirty, but response from the owner to that behavior is address straight away. Secondly, quality of training very high. Head coach David, is very particular with high attention to details and offers many years of experience. This definitely contributes to fantastic and quick improvements in your martial arts journey. All other coaches are hand picked by owner and only represent his way of delivering high standards. There is plenty to choose from when it comes type of classes. It’s all depending what you as an individual is looking for. You can pick from ground martial arts like Brazilian jiu jitsu in kimonos or without, there is striking classes like kickboxing or JKD. You can also learn knife fighting by joining Filipino stick fighting class. Thirdly, there is plenty classes during the day. If you are busy, you can start a class before going to work at early morning or drop kids to school and attend lunch time class and of course plenty of evening classes too. It gives you flexibility of going anytime you want despite having busy week. And last but not least, the atmosphere in the gym is fantastic and very friendly. Head coach David doesn’t tolerate any type of bulling or bad behavior. I made many friends in there over the years with people from all type of background. Everyone in the gym always try to help each other and avoid hurting. After training in there for about two years I have even put my trust in coach David by putting my kids into kids jiu jitsu self defense system he provides. My kids love the classes and they very popular. Overall, I love North12 and love learning self defense there. Highly recommend to anyone, regardless if you want learn self defense of simply lose some weight and find place to distress yourself from everyday demanding life.

I've been in many gyms in my life and this is the best I've ever encountered. Just amazing quality of coaches: they are all incredibly knowledgeable, always pushing your limits. They are very polite and at the same time demanding which is very hard to achieve. On top of the great staff, all students are very friendly and the gym has great collaborative atmosphere. Also, great selection of classes: various types of bjj and kickboxing. Few things to improve: - there seem to be no punching bags so kickboxing is a bit one-sided with a focus on friendly sparring. This is minor since sparring is usually better than working on bags all the time. - very small changing room with quite tight schedule and number of people, so its always quite tricky to change

Very happy with the academy and all its teachers. My son loves to go there, his confidence is building as well as his skills in jujutsu & in life. Thank you,

Can’t rate this dojo highly enough…I am 51 and have been training here for over a year… I have to say North12 is run like an outstanding school. Students what ever their age, what ever their ability feel safe and welcome here. The progress by us the students is remarkable and evident even in one lesson. The facilities are great, well maintained and most importantly for a dojo spotless clean. With any school, staff are the most important asset. The coaches here are nothing but exceptional. Their love, passion and experience for their individual areas of expertise pours into lessons and inspires the students to be better, to try harder and to practice beyond the dojo walls. The camaraderie between students and with their coaches is heartwarming and rare in in such an adrenaline fuelled environment. None of this is possible without a the professor. Like any great head teacher, he not only has a vision of how to create an outstanding dojo but that vision is shared and backed by experience, expertise and his own great deliver of lessons and constant visibility and quality assurance. Cannot recommend North12 highly enough. Sorry to make this sound like an Ofsted report… but at the end of the day this is a school with the capacity to transform lives.

I'm a purple belt and I've been training at North12 for over a year now. Coming in as an experienced student, I have learnt more in the past year here then I have since I started training Jiujitsu. Amazing coaches with world class teaching ability and technical knowledge. Very clean facilities, spacious and well maintained. The level of the students is also very high, on average the most technically advanced individuals I've ever trained with, across the board from White belt up to Brown belt; Which is a clear reflection on the coaches and their teaching abilities. I would recommend North12 to anyone; from complete beginner to black belt.

The cleanliness of the facility is impeccable, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for training. The staff and trainers are exceptional, providing a welcoming atmosphere and expert guidance. The training sessions are both tough and incredibly enjoyable, striking the perfect balance between challenging workouts and a fun, engaging experience. I highly recommend this MMA Dojo to anyone looking for a top-notch training facility with a fantastic staff and a commitment to cleanliness and safety. OSS! 😁

I thought I would wait 6 months before I left a review. My son aged 6 started BJJ back in January and all I can say is his confidence has been built so much. He is quite a shy boy but he really looks forward to these lessons and I feel like it pushes him out of his comfort zone. Coach David and all the other teachers are all respectively fun and well disciplined. There are hard rules there for young children to follow but David does such a good job at balancing that with humour and keeping the children laughing! I really do recommend this club for children and I’m sure the adults classes are probably equally as fun!

Excellent, clear, well-structured instruction from a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and black belt in multiple other martial arts. Fantastic sense of community. Professor David and all the instructors at North 12 go the extra mile to cultivate a club that is not only fun but also pushes me to reach my potential. He is genuinely invested in my advancement, as well as that of every other student. The premises are spotless and the atmosphere is welcoming. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend North12. My children have been attending for over a year now. Coaches are kind, patient and encouraging. They set clear boundaries; developing discipline and self-confidence in each child. My children love their sessions and their knowledge of jujitsu, their confidence and their fitness levels have all improved massively. Coach David and his team are absolutely awesome.

My son Harrison started last November so I have waited a while before leaving a review. This place is amazing. From the incredible coaches to the immaculate venue, all under the watchful eye of Professor David, I can’t speak highly enough. They have achieved the perfect balance of fun, learning and discipline. It’s tough to keep an eight-year-old boy interested in anything for more than five minutes, so that says everything. Keep up the amazing work!

One of the best gyms located within the country by far !!! Amazing facilities , staff, infrastructure. There's honestly too many good points to list, classes to suit all within a friendly-great learning environment. You would be doing yourself a disservice not to visit.

Joined as a 45-year-old absolute beginner and made to feel very welcome. First - class teaching, great facilities, positive atmosphere, plenty of choice of class times and disciplines (I take BJJ). Professor David is very friendly and super professional and this is evident through everything in the gym. Highly recommended.

A Great local club. Managed correctly. Etiquette in place to ensure safety and respect is maintained by all. Great mat space and very clean. Reassuring one to one communication. Good IT booking system. Necessarily Covid strict. Overall, a clear understanding of every level of customer martial arts requirements. A number of years of martial Arts experience brought together to form a top quality fitness space. Most importantly on a personal note my almost 5 year old laughs and learns whilst being energetic and mentally challenged.

I joined up recently for my own training and for that of my 10 year old daughter. I intend to train standup and bjj with some weapons. My daughter will be focusing on bjj. I chose North12 because Guru David Onuma has a reputation of being one of the best martial arts instructors in the world. He is skilled to an expert level in most disciplines. ( I trained sticks with him over 10 years ago and remember how adept he was) I didn't know at the time he was a European bjj champion! He is an excellent teacher and particularly with the kids bjj where he is able to communicate on their level. I liked how he taught a concept recently to the kids about superheros. Whilst talking about Thor he also spoke of wonder woman whom the girls could relate too making them feel included. My daughter actually dreaded her first lesson and insisted she wouldn't train for more than a lesson. Now she goes to training with a smile on her face looking forward to developing her skills. I also like how guru David teaches kids discipline and good behaviour at the dojo that can be taken into their daily lives. Some kids can sometimes get told off too if they don't pay attention or are unruly but this is handled softly and with respect by the trainer's. I can't recommend the club enough and thank guru David for his fantastic sense of humour and expert teaching. He really is one of a kind. The dojo is also fantastic. Go visit.

Our 7 year old son has been training for approximately 8 months and has loved every session. Trainings are of course demanding but done under excellent supervision and always in an enjoyable and fun atmosphere. I would highly recommend North12 Martial Arts Academy.

North 12 is a fabulous martial arts academy. Great facilities, friendly team with exceptional coaches. My two children attend, one aged 5, the other aged 11 - both classes are a great combination of fitness and fun and are pitched well for their respective ages. Highly recommended!

We went to North 12 Academy in order to have a trial session and found the place nice , clean and very impressive. My son loved it because he liked the coach and the kids and he learned a lot of nice moves. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for your child to have fun, find friends and learn discipline and find confidence.

best martial arts gym in north london. I'm literally addicted to coming here! Great facilities, high level of hygiene and top notch instruction. generally good vibes all around. what more could you ask for? if you're looking for a martial arts academy for yourself or your kids, look no further.

World class instruction. Super clean. Super friendly. Amazing air con. Outstanding training centre.

North12 was recommended to me by a few friends for quite some time, my only regret is that i didn't join sooner. I joined 4 months ago and started my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey under the instruction of Professor David & Professor Steve who are phenomenal at what they do and give you confidence through their thorough demonstrations and teaching. BJJ is having a positive impact on my life in all aspects - and i recommend to anyone to come and try North12 - you will not regret it. The DOJO is always a very professional, friendly, clean and wonderful place to train.

North12 is one of the best martial arts clubs anywhere. The teaching is technical, detailed, developed from knowledge from a wide range of martial arts and still a lot of fun. Coach Onuma is not only a brilliant teacher, he has brought together other multi-skilled coaches who can engage students at every level so that you are never not getting value for your money. Definitely recommended.

I've been been training with David Onuma for over 20 years and despite now running my own successful martial arts club I still regularly make the 3 1/2 hour round trip to train with him. His knowledge is truly world class and if you're anywhere in vicinity of North12 and considering beginning your journey in martial arts or looking to improve your skill set at whatever (and I mean whatever) level you're at right now, there really isn't anywhere else to even consider. No nonsense, no egos, solid training all in a friendly and welcoming environment conducted by one of the best there is

I'm in my forties and joined the academy a few months ago having never engaged in any combat sports before (ball sports were my thing when I was younger). David is as inclusive as he is knowledgeable and he makes sure that all the coaching staff follow his lead. Everyone in the academy has a great attitude to supporting each other. I thoroughly recommend North12!