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BJJ, MMA & Martial Arts Academies across Minnesota
Minnesota's BJJ story runs through one man: Greg Nelson. A former University of Minnesota wrestler, Nelson took a private lesson from Rickson Gracie in 1989, then spent years building a training infrastructure in the Twin Cities that would eventually produce UFC champions at three different weight classes — Dave Menne, Sean Sherk, and Brock Lesnar all came through his Brooklyn Center facility, The Academy MN, which he founded in 1992. When Nelson began training under Pedro Sauer in 1996, he deepened his BJJ lineage and passed that foundation on to the generation of coaches who would go on to open their own schools across the state. Nearly every gym in Minnesota today traces its lineage, directly or indirectly, back to Nelson.
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Welcome to Defiant Jiu-Jitsu in Woodbury, Minnesota! We are a top-tier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school that welcomes everyone…
At St Cloud MMA Fight Club, we are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dedicated to helping students of all experie…

Prodigy Martial Arts in Blaine, MN offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Kids Martial Arts. Serving the …
At Valley Self-Defense, we are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dedicated to helping students of all experience …
At Next Level Combat, we offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction to the Minnesota community. Our academy welcomes students…
Judo & Jiu Jitsu in Minneapolis - St Paul. Enjoy a fun, safe, and professional dojo. Ages 4 and up. No experience ne…
At Unified Martial Arts Academy, we offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction to the Minnesota community. Our academy welcom…

Jiu Jitsu Classes in St Paul MN: Build energy & confidence with martial arts training. Reality-based self defense fo…
At North Branch Martial Arts & Fitness, we are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dedicated to helping students of…
#1 Minneapolis Martial Arts Gym - Saint Louis Park MN! Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness