Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - BJJ

World Renowned Technique Leverage Control

Building True Confidence and Self Defense

Build the Necessary Skills To Protect The Ones You Love

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was developed on the principles of leverage, technique and control to allow for a smaller weaker person to control and submit attacker. Originally popularized by the Gracie Family during the 1990s, BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has evolved into a global phenomenon.

At The Academy you will find people passionate about learning jiu jitsu and all grappling based martial arts. We practice both Gi & No-Gi grappling and have an extensive history of training complete beginners from white belt to black belt. Our coaches are well rounded and have experience in self-defense and competition. We keep a low level ego/ high level technique atmosphere. You will not be treated poorly on the first day or any day after - we want you to come back!

Our competitors have competed all over the world in IBJJF Tournaments, from Japan, Brazil, Europe, NYC, LA, Chicago and many more places. Our athletes have a proven track record of success. We don't force people to compete and in fact most students just practice for fun. If you want to learn at a high level from high level coaches the opportunity is there.

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What is Jiu-Jitsu/BJJ?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or "BJJ" is a grappling centered self-defense system. There is an emphasis on skill acquisition via live training versus collecting and memorizing static techniques that may or may not work in a real life situation. BJJ focuses on using your body to control your opponents body long enough to make your opponent "tap out" or submit.

Do all fights go to the ground?

No not all fights go to the ground. But it is an area so important you cannot afford to ignore it, especially in an icy climate like MN. Imagine a larger attacker grabbling and clinching with you. If you are unskilled at grappling you are in for a difficult very situation. Jiu-jitsu is the best way for a smaller weaker person to survive a street fight and to control happens using leverage, gravity and momentum to their advantage.

What are the belts in BJJ?

Who are the instructors?

I work in Law Enforcement how can Jiu Jitsu be used safely?

We feel Jiu-Jitsu training is a must all LEO. The ability to control a passivly resisting suspect and defend on the ground against an actively fighting suspect is a necessary skill in modern times. We have a trained a variety of different local, state and federal officers to arrest and control subjects in a safe manner compliant with policy. We have law enforcement personnel who are use of force instructors and head coach Greg Nelson who both can offer workshops and seminars to law enforcement departments

I am a complete beginner can I do this?

YES! The mass majority of our students start from day one with no experience. It's totally normal when moving outside your comfort zone to feel nervous. Our instructors and your fellow classmates understand this well and are very welcoming to visitiors and new students. We love heping new beginners start their journey to Black Belt and beyond.

Is this safe?

Is this self defense or sport?

Gi or No Gi?

I am a wrestler (my child is a wrestler) does jiu jitsu teach putting yourself into a pin??

Kids and adults learn by doing and playing. It's possible that a child or a wrestler won't know how to switch between modes but unlikely. Some of today's best wrestlers grew up training Jiu-Jitsu and it has ENHANCED their creativity and movement problem solving on the mat. Some of MN's greatest wrestlers have trained with our instructors and found it helpful in discovering new ways to wrestle better.

    
 
 
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   Mela Vidoes 
 July 26, 2022
 
 
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   Mark Lermo 
 May 30, 2012
 
 
  I started coming to the Academy about 6 months ago I was around 280 pounds I'm down to around 248, I know some of that is also an increase in muscle mass. When I started I could barely run 1/4 of a mile. Recently I ran over 3 miles no problem. They have me doing circuits that are all pretty hard, but helped me get to this level.

When I came in I wasn't sure if I wanted to just train to lose weight or just become a stronger person, or fight or some other goal and the whole staff has been really helpful with me figuring  out my goals. I have definitely become a stronger more confident person and my character is definitely more complete. I've got more energy & I really feel like I could take on anything. I would like to thank the Academy guys for helping me!!!
  
 
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   Christopher Gomez 
 July 21, 2021
 
 
  Dope spot for new comers. Very nice and helpful trainers and staff.
  
 
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   Daruma Martial Arts 
 January 23, 2015
 
 
  The Academy is a First Rate training facility with world class staff, and one of the most amazing martial artists that I have ever met at the helm (Greg Nelson) If you live in the twin cites area and are not training here then you are doing yourself a disservice. Get in and change your life for the better.
  
 
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   Charles 
 September 1, 2017
 
 
  Very welcoming community and these guys really know their stuff check out this place you will not  regret it + 30 day free trial
  
 
 
  
 
 
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