North Broadway Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Bryan is a great instructor, and the gym is great. He didn’t even give me a hard time when life got in the way and I had to cancel.

I have been to many martial arts schools in my day, and rarely have I ever recieved the same type of warm welcome as I have here. Being somewhat of a gym rat, I wondered how long it would take before someone greeted me as I walked in. I didn’t even make it out of the parking lot on my way in, before someone leaving the last class gave me a warm hello on the way to the door, and please understand I am 255 and 6’3″ many martial arts schools I have been to in the past have members that size you up when you walk in. Not here. I was greeted three more times by random students. I was given pricing and times for classes and was invited to stay and watch a class unfold. The instructor working was in an interesting theological discussion with a student about technique, while the other students worked, this instructor warmly welcomed the questions this student had. Great place and Great gym! I definitely recommend!

This place is amazing. Nate Oatis is such a great trainer. He personalizes workouts just for what you are looking for. I couldn’t be happier with my success since I started working with him.

The best Jiu Jitsu gym in the state. I truly enjoy going inside the gym and never wanting to leave. (I think that’s why he made it ²⁴⁄₇ now!) You won’t find a better facility to train Judo, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing and MMA under one roof and still have enough time to train your children. Thank you Bryan for being my instructor, osss…

This place, and the instructor, is among the top tier of brazilian jiu jitsu schools in the nation. Bryan Guidry, the instructor, is a world champion who doesn’t waste your time with fluff. The gym is brand new, you get in, you learn A TON, and you get out. If you are looking to learn jiu jitsu, kickboxing, MMA, get in shape, or get your kid in shape… this is the place. I’ve lifted weights for 19 years, I swim, and run… guess what… I wasn’t in shape. This place got me where I’ve always wanted to be. You can come try classes for free I believe… you just have to call him or stop by. Great place… and now a great part of my weekly routine!

My jiu jitsu game has skyrocketed since first setting foot in this gym in November. If you have any interest in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, whether it’s from watching the UFC, or simply trying to get back into shape in the most badass way possible, this is the place for you.

This place is no frills, no b.s., just results.
I am a former Army Master Fitness Trainer who worked in Afghanistan for 4 years in some pretty rough spots. I’ve worked with elite level athletes and special forces veterans from around the world and they all have one thing in common with North Broadway BJJ and Fitness Owner/​Operator Bryan Guidry — they don’t talk about it, they just do it.
This guy is legit, a 2x Pan Games medalist and as of last month a world champion BJJ competitor.
This place is «rough» to say the least. It’s not in a good neighborhood, it doesn’t have air conditioning, there’s no towel service, no smoothie bar, no cute girl at the counter when you walk in; no tanning beds on the second floor — you’ll find nothing of the sort here. What you will find are people who are serious about working out and about BJJ.
Bryan also teaches his own special brand of a fitness class used by fighters to condition themselves. It’s like a mix of plyometrics, cross-​fit and old school boxing gym type conditioning. Its a total **s kicker and let me tell you — it works.
If you’re looking to get in shape or just to live a healthier lifestyle, want to learn BJJ from a legit teacher, or maybe you just fight like a girl — there is no better place in the Saint Louis area to train.
Bryan isn’t a motivational speaker, and he’s not teaching a spinning class at the YMCA either, he’s a humble guy, which is a rarity in a trainer. If you’re looking for a fad this isn’t the place for you, but if you’re looking for a quality place to either get in shape through his fight fit conditioning classes, or study Brazilian Jui Jitsu, I couldn’t recommend a better place.
Another quick note: Bryan doesn’t train children, this isn’t the place for your 6 year old to learn Tae Kwon Do, it’s adults only, although he has made exceptions in the past for elite level high school athletes training for competitions.