Brooklyn Center · Minnesota
The Academy MN
6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy STE #24, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
About The Academy MN
The Academy, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, was founded in 1992 by Greg Nelson and runs over 70 classes a week in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi and no-gi), Muay Thai, MMA, boxing, judo, wrestling, Savate and JKD/Filipino Kali. Nelson, a former wrestler and 5th-degree BJJ black belt, has coached four UFC champions — Dave Menne, Sean Sherk, Brock Lesnar and Rose Namajunas — and the gym fields both an MMA and a Muay Thai fight team. Alongside the competition side it runs dedicated Foundations classes for beginners and kids BJJ and Muay Thai programs, and new students start with a free intro session.
Pricing
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Judo
- Open Mat
Weekly Schedule
Instructors
Lineage: Greg Nelson
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Academy MN offer gi or no-gi classes?+
The Academy MN offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at The Academy MN?+
The head instructor is Greg Nelson, a black belt.
Does The Academy MN have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, The Academy MN offers a dedicated program for children.
Does The Academy MN have open mat?+
Yes, The Academy MN runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.