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 Jordan Besser 
 
April 20, 2016
 
 
  
I can't believe that it has been a year since I started bjj! It has been an incredible journey learning this beautiful art. When I started last year I was 245 lbs, had no energy, and wasn't always a happy camper. Now I'm 40 lbs down and happier than ever. Bjj has taught me the reality of what other people and I have the potential of doing to someone. Through the practice of martial arts it makes you respect people more, and makes you a better human being all around. I have had the privilege of meeting some incredible people this year. I would like to thank Seth Guimont, Justin Kratzke, Dan Moret, Ryan Murray, Nora Schull, Willie Budhram, Matt Halverson, BJ Vang, Adam Kastner, Mateo Luis Dietsche, Wyatt Dutcher, Andy Grahn, Hayden Buckner, Jason Huntley, Nathaniel McIntyre, Kelly Johnson, and many more amazing people I've been able to train with this year. I want to thank the academy and coach Greg Nelson for giving me a second home which has given me a hobby that I want to continue for the rest of my life. Thanks again to everyone and I'll see you on the mat. Opera non verba!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Dan Moret 
 
January 22, 2015
 
 
  
The Academy has been a huge part of my success as a Mixed Martial Artist. Their influence was part of my training before I moved to the area to train there. My first coach had learned under Greg Nelson as many of the top coaches in the state have. Learning the values of the traditional martial arts has helped to mold me into the person I am today. The coaching staff has been dedicated to my success since the day I moved to specifically trained at the top gym in the state. The Academy is a first class facility, filled with first coaches, training first class athletes. The classes are fun and educational because of the people who train there. Not only has it giving me the training I need to compete at the highest level of MMA, but also a huge group of people that will be life long friends. Up rooting myself to pursue my goal of becoming a world champion mixed martial artist was a hard decision but because of the Academy it has been the best decision I have ever made. No place I would rather be.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kerry Kapaun 
 
October 20, 2016
 
 
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The Academy is one of a handful of training facilities that I can wholeheartedly recommend.  I recall many years ago, when a person training at the Academy was provoked in my business by a mentally challenged person.  The boast by the person immediately had the attention of the Academy’s student, (he was in his face) but after a moment, the Academy student just walked away.  Upon returning to the store that evening for an item the person had been interested in, I thanked him for not escalating the situation.    The person told me that he looked into the boasters eyes, and knew that he was not fully aware of what he had just said, and knew to walk away.  I’ve told this story of training and discipline to many customers looking to train seriously in martial arts, the right way.  Kerry, MKS
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lawrence Phillips 
 
June 19, 2022
 
 
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😈😈😈 if you want to get it in you know where to go :) !!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 CJS M 
 
November 15, 2013
 
 
  
This place has become a second home and my teammates like family. I joined up on a whim knowing absolutely nothing about martial arts, not counting all the movies I'd watched as a kid...or UFC.  I'd been in dance all my life but was ready for a change and needed something I could really be a part of and learn something new.  On a leap of faith I went to the Academy just to try it out for a few months.  Two years later I'm still here and look forward to the end of each day where I get to go and train with some of the greatest coaches known to this sport and train with some of the greatest people I've ever known.  Muay Thai has changed my life physically and mentally, it brought me out of my shell and comfort zone, pushes me and is constantly teaching me new things.  I had no inclination that this would become a permanent part of my life but I'm glad I took that leap of faith and found this place, a passion for Muay Thai, and helping others reach their goals through martial arts.

The instructors at The Academy are the best and the experience here is amazing.  They push you, they believe in you, they bring the best out in you and in turn you learn how to get the best out of yourself. We all have different reasons for being involved in martial arts, but no matter the goal, the end result is becoming a better you.  The Academy has great moral values, discipline, believes in each person who walks through that door and helps them reach their goals, no matter who that person is or what their goals may be.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Trustindex rating score: 4.5 of 5, based on 442 reviews