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 Erasmo Gutierrez 
 
April 3, 2019
 
 
  
I am in Minneapolis on business and I wanted to find a place where I can train BJJ and feel comfortable.  I travel quite a bit so I get to visit other gyms and let me just say, The Academy is one the best I’ve been able to train at. Everyone was extremely welcoming and nice to me. There was no “Who is this guy” or “ Let’s smash the new guy” attitude so any anxiety I had prior to walking in was long gone.  Professor Nelson welcomed me and showed great technique during his class.  I look forward to learning more from him  as I plan to attend as often as I can.  Again, You cannot go wrong with The Academy and I highly recommend training here.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ryan George 
 
September 18, 2014
 
 
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I visited The Academy while in Minneapolis on business and couldn't have been happier with my experience. Nicest facility I've ever been too and top notch instruction. Even as a visitor I felt very welcome. The only thing I don't like is the fact that I can't train there on a regular basis!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tim Leary 
 
June 14, 2022
 
 
  
I started going to the Academy a little over 5 years ago. The Academy has made me a better person, I only wish I started earlier. I feel so lucky to be a part of the Academy! Anyone that’s thinking about it, come in and check it out. See you on the mats.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Wil Thorn 
 
January 13, 2018
 
 
  
I started at the Academy in  2000. I was a punk kid from single parent family with no direction. The coaches at the Academy taught me that hardwork and discipline pay off. I became mentally stronger pushing myself during the grueling clinch classes or the intense Friday rounds class.  Two of my favorite classes :) I began to surpass what I believed to be limits. At that point, my mental strength manifests itself in a physical form. I told myself "nothing is harder then training Muay Thai".  Once I believed that statement in my soul, physically I could do anything because Muay Thai is more difficult. Mind and body wove together. As a kid, I used to be ashamed to admit that I didn't really know that people would put effort into you. That everyone looked out for their own. The coaches taught me otherwise. I can confidently say they saved me from drugs and drama. Im where I'm at today because of the Academy. Thanks, Greg Nelson, Nathaniel McIntyre, Andy Grahn, Adam Ahern, Rick Nose, Sarah Lawson, Karin Jacobson and all the other kru's over the years.  Sorry rambled a bit.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Hayden Buckner 
 
November 7, 2017
 
 
  
I’ve been training in martial arts my whole life and back in the fall of 2011 I literally moved from Duluth, MN down to the Twin Cities just so I could train at The Academy MN with all of the awesome coaches and training partners they have. The Academy has the best coaching and training for MMA, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for adults and kids starting at 4 years old.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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