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Brazilian or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, made famous by the Gracie family in the early days of the UFC, is one of the most respected and effective grappling arts in the world. "BJJ" is not based on strength or but on using leverage as technique. This allows a much smaller person to control and defeat a larger opponent with the ability to injure to the degree necessary to the situation.
Since most street fights (or MMA fights) end up on the ground, BJJ concentrates on the hierarchy of superior and inferior positions on the ground. This foundation allows practitioners to control and submit their opponents. Our program is distinct from other Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MN grappling schools in the Minneapolis St. Paul Area, in that, we give serious attention to the clinch and takedown phase (Which is especially important in a climate like Minnesota!) Skill in the grappling range is necessary to complete your martial arts training in order to truly defend yourself. For MMA training, effective understanding of Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling is an imperative. We offer a FREE introductory class & a FREE 30 Day Trial , don't hesitate to Call Now! - (763)560-5696 - START NOW!!!
Brian Hollenbeck, Prof. Pedro Sauer, Dick Kotasek (70 Year old BJJ Black Belt), Greg Nelson, Ishmael Bentley
Our program is passed on by Professor Pedro Sauer, a 8th degree Red & Black belt under Helio Gracie & Rickson Gracie, the Abu Dahbi Combat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor of the year 2000 and is considered one of most technical Black Belt professors in the world. Additionally, our head instructor Professor Greg Nelson (3rd Degree Black Belt) is the highest ranking BJJ Black Belt in MN. Many of the local BJJ Black Belts have started their path under the tutelage of Mr. Nelson . He also has a background in Division I NCAA wrestling at the University of Minnesota and is one of the most sought after coaches in MN and around the world. Our BJJ competition team has collected the most medals from IBJJF tournaments in the state. We have produced more IBJJF Champions and more jiu jitsu medalists nationally & internationally than any other local team in Minnesota. We are the only School to have a F.I.L.A. GRAPPLING WORLD CHAMPION - Jacob Volkmann. Also, we have helped create law enforcement and military combatives progams for a variety of local and national departments and forces. Our grappling program is simply the best in the Midwest! Whether your goal is to compete, build confidence, or get in shape fast - The ACADEMY program hasthe most proven track record.
Andy Grahn winning in Brazil at the 2011IBJJF Masters & Seniors Mundials
Class Format: BJJ Class begins with a 5-10 minute warm-up followed by the professor demonstrating techniques, and the students drilling of techniques. In some cases students do live drilling for specific positions and/or certain submissions. Competition class students focus on live take downs, rolling, positional rolling, and conditioning. We teach both "Gi" & "No-Gi" modes of training.
Professor Greg Nelson - Competing in the 2000 IBJJF Pan American Championships
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