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Greg Nelson
Head Instructor
Sean Sherk
Instructor
Adam Ahern
Instructor
John Arends
Instructor
Ishmael Bentley
Instructor
James Cook
Instructor
Darrian Farris
Instructor
Andy Grahn
Instructor
Seth Guimont
Instructor
Brian Hollenbeck
Instructor
Nate Homme
Instructor
Lance King
Instructor
Dick Kotasek
Instructor
Sarah Lawson
Instructor
Erik Little Instructor
Lee Lor Instructor
Ed Markey
Instructor
Nat McIntyre
Instructor
Saul Mitchell
Instructor
Ryan Murray
Instructor
Dennis Potabenko
Instructor
Charles C. Roberts
Instructor
Katie Vogel
Instructor
Andy Grahn
Coach Andy Grahn Rank: Black Belt 4th Degree Muay Thai
Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Email: Andy@TheAcademyMN.com Phone: (763) 560-5696
Coach Andy started training in Muay Thai, Jun Fan Martial Arts, and Kali while still in high school. This early training inspired him to dedicate his life to martial arts training, so in 1992 he joined the then fledgling MN Martial Arts Academy. In 1994 under Coach Greg Nelson’s guidance he began teaching Muay Thai. He is a former Amateur Muay Thai fighter and currently competes locally, nationally, & internationally in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments.
Coach Andy has spent many years coaching The Academy Muay Thai Team Singpraveah, including being the pad trainer for both ISKA Champion James 'The Professor' Cook and WKA/IKF Lightweight National Champion Nat Mcintyre. He is a certified T.B.A. Kru under Ajarn Chai Sirisute (Thailand) & Academy Head Coach Greg Nelson (USA). He has trained at numerous camps all over Thailand including Sityodtong, Kaewsamrit, Sitpholek, Lanna, and Tiger Muay Thai. He also speaks conversational Thai. In Nov 2002 he received his Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Professor Pedro Sauer and is currently a Purple Belt in BJJ. He also holds a Bachelors degree in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota. Andy truly enjoys teaching beginners and seeing his students make great strides in achieving their goals in martial arts and in life. He has taught & coached housewives, fathers/sons, CEO's, Executives, M.M.A. fighters, & Military/Law Enforcement. He is available for seminars and has taught locally & internationally
He is available for seminars & private lessons in both Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). There is limited availability for 2012
Email or Call NOW (763)560-5696 or Andy@theAcadmeyMN.com
Andy Grahn Muay Thai Fight 1998
BJJ Competition Highlights: • Greater Midwest Submission Hunt 2003 Champion
• NAGA Chicago 2004 4th Place
• NAGA Milwaukee 2007 Gi 2nd Place
• NAGA Milwaukee 2007 No-Gi 3rd Place
• 2009 MN Kali Group Open 1st Place
• 2009 MN Kali Group Open 3rd Place Absolute Gi
• NAGA Milwaukee 2009 Gi 1st Place
• NAGA Milwaukee 2009 No Gi 1st Place
• 2010 MN Kali Group Open 1st Place
• 2010 MN Kali Group Open 2nd Place Absolute Gi
• 2010 IBJJF Pan Jiu Jitsu Championships Silver Medallist
• 2010 IBJJF Chicago International Open Jiu Jitsu Championships Gold Medallist
• 2010 IBJJF Chicago International Open Jiu Jitsu Championships Bronze Medallist
• 2010 USBJJF American National Jiu Jitsu Championships Gold Medallist
• 2011 IBJJF European Open Jiu Jitsu Championships Silver Medallist
• 2011 IBJJF Masters & Seniors Jiu Jitsu Championships Silver Medallist • 2011 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Championships Gold Medallist • 2011 IBJJF World No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Championships Bronze Medallist
Winning in Brazil 2011
Training in Thailand 2008
UFC Corner man for Pablo Garza at UFC 129 Toronto Canada 2011
