We consider a hybrid projection method for finding a common element in the fixed point set of an asymptotically quasi-j-nonexpansive mapping and in the solution set of an equilibrium problem. Strong convergence theorems of common elements are established in a uniformly smooth and strictly convex Banach space which has the Kadec-Klee property. 2000 Mathematics subject classification: 47H05, 47H09, 47H10, 47J25