Best Karate Lessons For Kids Minneapolis Near Me

Jessica Noble: The instructors are fantastic here. They are so great with my highly energetic 4 year old. They just exhibit the perfect balance of playfulness and firmness with the kids. They have so much patience with him and do so well to help him channel his energy. My child has learned so much and he is so excited to come every week. I also appreciate the class availability- so many options!

Cole Saugey: Great training facility to learn realistic self defense. Welcoming environment and kind people! Jeff is incredibly knowledgeable and has a great school!

Clayton Sheets Kingdom Fit Krav: I have had the privilege to receive training from Mr. Snider. He is excellent, gives very detailed instruction. I highly recommend his school.

Zachary Harris: Outstanding instructor!! 100% recommend

Thomas Gordon: A great family friendly place to learn martial arts!

Marty Cale: This is a great martial arts school. The instructors are very skilled, knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend this place. 🙂

James Jenson: I do karate here love it

Anthony Thoen: Great opportunity for young kids to learn discipline and balance in their lives.

Sean Bannerman: I have been going here for over 10 years, this is a great studio and Jeff Sidner is an exceptional instructor

Jessica Strobel: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueLove Jeff and his team and National Karate! Love the scheduling and approach they take. My kid loves going everyday!

Emily Taege: Great place for your child to learn Karate. Love the owner and the staff at this establishment. They are great with kids, very encouraging, but also good at teaching other skills -- not just Karate. Discipline, respect, and determination. Very solid program with the tangible "rewards" -- getting those stripes on your belt are very impactful for encouraging my son to keep going. Due to COVID-19, they also converted all of their lessons to Zoom if you need it which is FANTASTIC, because now we can still attend if we are traveling or not feeling 100%. Love it! You should enroll your kids here.

Melissa Hoo: Amazing school! Great instructors, very knowledgeable. It is a great experience for adults that want to learn to defend themselves. I will be coming here for a long time for both karate and krav maga.

Robert Ribciuc: Great program to instill self confidence, values and a growth mindset. Good mix of male and female students sends a good message that self defense and fitness are everyone’s business and further builds up confidence. Parking occasionally requires resourcefulness but there are additional paid lots and street parking nearby.

Jason Bain: I recently attended a trial for World Martial Arts Song Moo Kwan Hapkido Program. I have been a Hapkido student for several years and was very impressed with this program. First off I must say this is the most beautiful well thought out Martial Arts facility that I have ever been to.The school has a rich history and the Instructor Master Pat Carey is excellent and knowledgeable in both Hapkido and Taekwondo. The entire organization is very courteous and welcoming both students and Instructors. It can be difficult to find a Dojang teaching true and pure Hapkido that is not hybridized with Taekwondo but the school does a great job of keeping the two arts separate. I highly recommend anyone interested in an Excellent traditional Martial Arts program give World Martial Arts a try.

Thomas McDermott: I arrived at the The World Martial Arts Center with high expectations and yet somehow it has managed to exceed all of them.Here you will get World-Class instruction from individuals with decades of experience in martial arts. It is without a doubt the premier martial arts facility in the state of Minnesota. The World Martial Arts Center also has incredible history. Its Grandmaster Hee Sang Ro is an 9th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and is the son of the founder of Taekwondo, Byung Jick Ro.Whatever reason you have for being interested in martial arts, whether it be self-defense, physical fitness, confidence, discipline, self-control, spirituality, etc, I encourage you to go stop by and watch a class. You will not regret it.WMC is the best deal in town price-wise. There are no contracts or long term commitments and there is free parking on the streets behind the Dojang.Thank you to Master Steve, Master Carey and everyone at the World Martial Arts Center for helping me change my life.

Flow_Amv (Luis Angel): Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueI started about 3 months ago and it has helped me a lot. I do Taekwondo and after almost 2 months of training my legs got bigger. I was surprised that almost all my jeans didn’t fit me 😂. The school is great, classes really do work you and instructors are understanding.

Chris Salscheider: This is the best martial arts school ever anyone who says otherwise is not human

Kingabdi Jansb: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value

Coffee Cup: I stopped in because I'm new to the neighborhood. I was really impressed with the training as I watched as a guest. The owner greeted me and told me just how cheap the monthly rate was. I'm definitely planning on starting within the next month. I recommend others at least stop in.

Alex Cera: One of the best in the state.

GloriousSun250: I like this school for everything they give me from self-defense to form, but not the sparring, which is really important to me. There's no-contact point sparring and the free sparring is limiting. Otherwise this school's great!

Paul Schrater: Excellent instructors that actualize your potential. Great people, inclusive supportive and dedicated.

Rick Martinek: I took class there 1976 to 1983 and have enjoyed many of the finest instructors over those years. I'm glad to be returning next week after my Chaska branch closed down. Grandmaster Hee Sang Ro is the best in the business. Coming from Korea in 1976, Grandmaster Hee Ro took over the operation of the school and changed the name from Karate Center to World Martial Arts Center. In 2005, Mr. Patrick Carey and Steve Wankewycz joined Grandmaster Ro in the operation of the World Martial Arts Center. If you are looking for one of the best - visit this school.

Christina Super: individual attention, fantastic instructors. I have an existing back and hip issue, and they modified exercises for me! They even called when I missed 2 classes due to my hip bothering me, sounding concerned for me. I truly hope to go back and continue my training!

Aleks Till: I have been attending World Martial Arts Center since 1999. The school has the utmost concern for the well-being of students, and has a holistic and energetic approach to teaching martial arts. Its motto is: With enthusiasm and perseverance, nothing is impossible.Grandmaster Ro, who founded the school, still teaches there. It is extremely rare and is a privilege to have such an experienced martial arts instructor. This is someone who did not decide to teach taekwondo, but rather was raised to become this. His father founded one of the original taekwondo schools in Korea, and he has been training since he was a little boy. He understands anatomy, physiology, and the fosters the human potential for respect, confidence, discipline and focus.All of the other instructors at the school share an equal passion for learning and teaching. They each bring their own unique areas of expertise to the classroom, and make classes engaging and challenging. I always feel like I have more to learn, and reasons to feel good about my accomplishments so far.I never hesitate to recommend this school. If you are interested in learning martial arts from an authentic school, with instructors who are humble, knowledgeable and constantly bringing insight and new learnings to the class, then you will want to try World Martial Arts Center.

C. Howard: Excellent self defense school! Our 7yo daughter can’t wait for her next class. She has been enrolled for 8 months. The instructors are really good and teach the kids to be respectful, focused and work hard. I highly recommend this studio for families who want to have their kids in a routine, learn respect and gain confidence in a fun way.

Michele Lloyd: I’ve been with Z-Ultimate around 4 years now. I’d been interested in martial arts since I was a kid, but I thought classes would be full of tough guys, and the teachers would be like drill sergeants, and it would be oh-so-serious. That image put me off. Then I found Z-Ultimate in Edina. The adult classes have students from a wide range of ages and abilities, and Ben Thomas is a gentle, encouraging teacher. We laugh a lot in class while learning effective techniques for defending ourselves. If you have been interested in the martial arts but have felt worried or intimidated by what you thought it was about, try Z-Ultimate. Martial arts will build your strength and confidence. And parents: Ben is amazing with the children.

Brian Jensen: sensei ben is great with our child who has learning differences. we've seen our son learn to pay much better attention at karate!

April Pream: son. I have never seen anyone so good at connecting with these kids. He has a gift. I tell everyone about Z-Ultimate. Best!

Cassidy Steiner: My kids love their lessons. Sensei Ben is so much fun, and such an effective teacher.

Joseph McKenna: I signed up for martial arts and self defense. I am extremely pleased. Great for fitness too. Master Ben is fast paced and an inspiration. 3 group classes a week that are fun and highly engaging. Plus indiviual lessons to keep improving your skill and fitness. Everyone should do this!

Josh John: Came to an introduction course with my fiancé’s coworkers. Fun to get exposure to different body relationships that I wouldn’t have considered a potential asset. Ben was great and I quickly found that the more I asked, the more value I got out of the team.ASK QUESTIONS and watch all the value start pouring out!Will definitely come again and take a more long term membership.

Scott Gregg: Kitsune Karate has been my home dojo for five years. The instructors are extremely knowledge and motivating. The kids program is fun and produces very good athletes. The adult program focuses on the "art" of traditional karate, with an emphasis on real world self-defence applications. Kitsune is a Shotokan karate school that strives to maintain tradition, but also explore innovation. As such, we regularly welcome students of other schools and styles.

Stuart Hazard: without foregoing the discipline and formality that many seek from the martial arts and that promote safety and learning. My favorite characteristic, however, is that at Kitsune we are encouraged to learn from anyone who has something of value to teach.

Mjoe T: because of the high quality instruction they receive at Kitsune. I know this will be a life long endeavor for my son. If keeping your mind focused and your body in shape; and if you have a desire to learn many, very good self defense tactics and Katas

Cynthia Haakana: ! Shotokan karate is taught by Amy and Scott and they are fantastic instructors. As a 4th degree black belt, I have had many teachers and they are superb—-professional, supportive, and encouraging! They accommodate and adapt to the needs of their students making it an exceptional place to improve in the art of karate and get a wonderful work out. The environment is caring and positive. I cannot say enough positive statements about Kitsune Karate!

Jen Cash: I can’t say enough about Kitsune Karate. The dojo is run as a non-profit organization so it can offer classes at affordable rates, not like the for-profit dojos that make you commit to expensive long-term contracts. They have great programming for kids as well as adults. The approach is low key, non-violent, and emphasizes the skill and art of traditional Shotokan Karate. They focus on building physical and mental strength, self-confidence, and respect for self and others rather than placing emphasis on getting the next level belt. At Kitsune, students are taught the fundamentals of Karate with the correct form and precision which helps them learn, grow, perform, and compete without injury. Being at Kitsune, learning from Scott and Amy, and making good friends has been hands down one of the best experiences for my child!

Josh Hill: Excellent place for kids and adults!

David Cross: All the other 5-star reviews are true. This place is the antithesis of "strip mall Karate" joints. It's authentic without being pretentious. There is no nickel-and-dime behavior. Their children's programs are excellent, focused on fun & form over advancement & cutthroat competition.

Ashley Ross: Kitsune is a fantastic place to learn traditional shotokan karate. Scott and Amy are extremely knowledgeable about their art and they help their students bring out their best.

Sari Sanchez: There are so many wonderful things to say about this dojo! The instructors Scott, Amy, Marti, Ashley and Sara are top notch. They are amazing with children and teach in such a fun manner and have incredible skills. They offer the kids so many wonderful opportunities like doing competitions, demonstrations at public events and most importantly, discipline. Price is affordable, times of class works great with after school and weekends.

Andrea Carbon: A world class traditional school of karate do taught by instructors with a strong Japanese trained background of very high national and international reputation. If you want the best of karate in the Twin Cities, this is it!

Emily Sowell: We love kitsune. The staff is dedicated, welcoming and kind. The students work cooperatively to get stronger and better. Affordable and flexiable scheduling.

Gabriel Kind: . It's not a sport, it's not a competition, it's not an "art," it's a supportive group of folks helping each-other learn a life-saving skill without taking themselves too seriously.

Brian Gitonga: Great instructors real world application to real world scenarios

Jessica A Taylor: Informative. Fun. Friendly. Inviting. It’s so necessary to know how to defend yourself. Good workout. Nice options.

Jesse Hauf: Fun informative classes! Great group of people. Very safe and clean

Jacob AB: I've been going there a while. For extra precautions because of the covid pandemic, they are training outside, maintaining social distancing, inreasing frequency of sanitizing, among other things. People only do what feels comfortable to each person.

YESorN0: Best place in Minnesota to learn Krav Maga

Bee S: after class and I can't wait to go back for more.

Chris Anderson: Extremely knowledgeable instructors, and tons of fun every time!

Peter Eisenberg: Outstanding place and outstanding people. If you want to learn to defend yourself - it does not matter your age or your fitness level this place is great. Gail and Dante and the instructors are wonderful and they will treat you like family. I would highly recommend this to anyone !

Kate Wulf: Training with Krav Maga Minneapolis changed my life! Besides a great workout, gaining confidence and self-defense skills, I've met the best people and built wonderful friendships.

Danae Hudson: coming back. Gail and Scarlett are absolutely great and I've not had a bad instructor yet. Everyone has a lot of humor and grace here and I've recommended them to anyone who will listen.

MOTO MUERTE: Great inclusive gym with one on one coaching option. Started here with no experience and have had a great time. The instructors are great and classes move along at a good pace. The classes develop in complexity over the course of the month and I would advise starting early in the month and consistently getting to a class.

Chris Smith: Best place to train for Muay Thai in the city. Highly recommended.

Sarah Davis: My daughter takes their youth classes and is absolutely beaming and excited after every hour spent with their instructors. Joe, Tim, and Kyle are truly wonderful humans who have found a perfect balance between instructing, inspiring, encouraging discipline and excellence but injecting the air with humor and kindness. We are transplants to the area and coming from LA I can say this type of environment for kids to learn about themselves, be in their bodies, and connect is a rare thing. Everyone from the front desk staff, to the other folks taking adult classes and as mentioned the amazing instructors are just an absolute joy to be around. Good vibes abound. These people will bring a smile to your face and inspire you and your family.

Justin Workman: Excellent gym!Always something new to learn with all the arts and classes available!Rick Faye is a wealth of knowledge in so many aspects of martial arts that I can’t recommend taking one of his classes enough!

Linda Xayamongkhon: I started training Muay Thai at MKG in 2019 and have added classes since. It is a very welcoming environment and offers a variety classes to challenge you mentally and physically. The instructors and more experienced students are always patient and willing to accommodate your skill level, physical ability and learning style. I have learned so much about martial arts as well as my strengths and weaknesses. I have the community at MKG to thank. I highly recommend it!!

Noah Duncanson: LOVE this place!! Just started taking the whole family there and The instructors and people there are super skilled and helpful. Great for kids !

Andrew Zay: Great place to train Muaythai, Kali, jeet kune do, and Brazilian jiujitsu.

Linda Ramsay: Best place to train hard, have fun, learn stuff! Great jkd martial arts school!!

Tony Petty: Most welcoming community of martial artist I've ever met! Doesn't matter if you're brand new or experienced, you'll feel at home here!

John Maidment: Guro Rick Faye stands out as a coach / instructor. He is funny, articulate, dedicated, skilled and innovative. His facility is decked out with lots of gear & equipment to enhance a member's progression.

Jake Nordin: MKG is a fantastic place to train and learn. Great instructors and wonderful material. It's a blast!

Andy Bell: My experience of MKG is primarily based on seminars held in the UK and hosted by Guro Rick Faye and his excellent team consisting of Guro Linda Ramsay. While I'm not an actual member, I feel I have been welcomed into the family just as any other member might be. The seminars are second to none, with experienced guidance in different disciplines of martial arts.I can wholeheartedly recommend the MKG family for anyone looking to start their journey in Martial Arts

Connor Epinette: Fantastic place for both new students and experienced martial artists. Offers unique classes you certainly won’t find everywhere, especially their variety of FMA options

mrkrnbb: Amazing school!! Great people to train with. ❤️

David Lewis-Frazier: Every time I've been to MKG, I'm greeted with a smile. Their students are happy and willing to learn a variety of martial arts disciplines.

Joseph Hrabe: A great place to try new things, learn the basics, and polish your skills to a high level. The students and teachers are welcoming – they teach and compete without ego. More than that, MKG offers a community that honestly supports you, whatever your goals are…can’t recommend it enough!

Nick Roth: This gym is great for all levels and of skill and intensity. It has a friendly welcoming atmosphere that is geared toward fitness and learning for beginners all the way up to people who want to spar. The wide range of different arts and teachers keeps it fun and makes it easy to find what you like and what suits you.

steve weismann: Ishmael is brilliant and his BJJ instructors are great. I took my son to M-Theory when the school first opened and have been there ever since. The people are friendly and welcoming, and there are all levels of skill. I always look forward to going there.

Alexander McGruder: Amazing teachers. Inclusive environment. Safe and thoughtful instruction.

Liz Bullon: Super cool and tremendous academy. Super special people and place. My son wanted to buy a rashguard that was already sold out. Someone found out that he was looking for one and gave it to him, what a nice detail! The super professional coaches are always waiting for the Students to do the drills, paying attention to the details.If you are in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area and practice jiujitsu with a gi or no gi, take a look around M-theory is the place you should visit. Call them before you go. They offer the first or second class free of charge.

Dawn McCool: Great place for all ages. My son is having a blast learning valuable skills.

Lloyd McKinney: after one of their Black Belts did a seminar at our "home" gym. Everyone was amazing and made me feel welcome. The classes we well ran and inclusive. And the sparring was challenging but highly respectful! I hope to make it up more frequently as I love the energy and environment this place has to offer! Definitely a world class facility and Staff. I would highly recommend checking them out if you are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and want to train at an elite level, no matter what level you are currently at. Like I said before, this place is spectacular!

Steven Lovett: Great instructors, and great people to train with! Overall just a very friendly, welcoming atmosphere 😊

Vince H: Lots of good upper belts here even for the morning classes, and a very positive atmosphere. The gym was clean with lots of mat space. I will be sure to come again next time I'm in MSP

Chris Martin: I came into town with the Jiujitsuinsurance.com team and had a blast training with them at 11am for GI rolling. The vibes and energy of this bjj gym is high and the belt colors were diverse! If you love jiu Jitsu then you will want to try this place

josh baker: Great people, very knowledgeable.

Nick Olson: Clean facility and good group of training partners

Bob Dompierre: Dropped in on a Saturday morning while in town visiting family. Very welcoming staff and students; made me feel very comfortable. Picked up some good straight ankle techniques during class. Stayed for some rolling after, everyone was respectful during rolls. Hard rolls but not in a mean way. Have to compliment their takedowns, there’s a few I’ll be spamming at my home gym. Thank you to Ryan, Ish, and all of the students at the academy for a great experience. Hope I can drop in next time I’m in town.

Abigail Baker: Beautiful place and great people!! Perfect place for all levels.

Andy Cohen: My son did a trial and had a blast. He wants to go every day!

Dakotah Love: This place has changed my life, the coaches my training partners, everything good vibes, real skills, awesome fights, God only knows where I'd be without this place. Genuinely saved my life.

Karina Higareda: Dedicated, Honorable & Humble, these are my favorite words to describe this training facility. My now 16 yr old has been training at this top notch, top quality coaching studio for over a year and hands down they’ve never let us down & have impressed my son and I with their skilled training & dedicated coaching. I highly recommend & encourage people looking to level up their game to train here, you will not be disappointed. Keep up the excellent work!

Pámela Boveda Aguirre: I had the chance to train a nogi class here today, and I loved the place, the environment, the facility is super clean and confortable! you have a lot of different options in their schedule! and they have worked with many pro athletes! I had a great experience and recommend the place for sure! Also the level of the girls that train there is very good, bjj competitors with a lot of experience.

Keith Burnham: Very good training for adults and children. Coaching is talented and robust. My 16 year old son's life has been transformed in just 4 weeks at this school. He is just a beginner, but his habits and life trajectory have been impacted in an unbelievable way. More than the trophies and belts on the wall..... this experience will last a lifetime.

Sam Guinan-Nyhart: Excellent training center. Friendly, welcoming and skilled! I dropped in over the holidays and spent a great couple hours here.

Chase Taylor: Great place. Employees are very welcoming and encouraging to get people involved. Definitely a community you would like to be a part of

Andrew Vuong: Great environment and classes!

Darrick Mattox: My daughter loves it and so do we

Cella Westray: Dropped in visiting in town and looking for a place to practice. The coaches seem top-notch and extremely knowledgeable. It’s a great community they have here--not only welcoming but also somewhere to push each other to get better, which I always appreciate! Thanks again for welcoming me, I will definitely be coming back if I ever move back to the Twin Cities area!

Tanner Martinson: Top of the line facility. Not only that but top of the line coaches and training partners as well. Great environment.

Frederick Frederickson: Large multi-disciplinary training center with an equipped gym as well.

Christopher Foecke: Good variety of styles and skill levels

Isaiah Nolan: I been to gyms all over the United States for the past 10 years and the Academy is the best of the best. Super knowledgeable instructors, clean environment, and a great community of kind and accepting students.

Russell Martinez: he coaches are very knowledgeable and staff is helpful! I like how it’s a month to month membership and not long contract!

Pedro Mosquera: The best experience you have to know among all, without a doubt, knowing and belonging to this wonderful and excellent martial arts academy.A fully equipped space to develop your potential and acquire skills.The highly qualified staff with an excellent human touch make the experience even more enjoyable.With the best motto, that if you assume it as part of your life, you will be the best version of yourself every day.OPERA NON VERBA.

Steve Henry: The Academy is an extremely impressive training facility.As a 37 year old construction worker I deal will general soreness on a regular basis. After working out here for less than two months I have lost 20 pounds, eliminated what I thought was chronic hip pain, and discovered the will power to break a decade long smoking habit.The heath benefits of training martial arts are undeniable and The Academy allows you to learn from extremely legit martial artists NO MATTER YOUR SKILL OR FITNESS LEVEL. I can’t thank head coach Greg Nelson and his team enough, 10/10 would recommend.

Ali Swanson: I was hesitant at first, as it is a rather large weekly commitment of time and finances. However, watching my kindergartener thrive over the past four months has made it completely worth it! I highly recommend Chang’s to all, especially to parents struggling with kids that may be a little more neurodiverse / ADHD. The change in demeanor as far as gratitude, self confidence, discipline, and overall growth has been truly remarkable. The instructors are phenomenal and really make the classes feel like a community.

kunga jamyang: One of the best Martial art in the State👍🏽👍🏽

Thecla Kastner: My daughter started lessons here before COVID and loved it. We took a break and started her back up in December 2021 at age 6. Even after all that time the instructors recognized her. This dojang is more than a place to learn a martial art. It is a place to develop your whole self and an opportunity to be a part of a special community. If you're a parent, it's a place to have a partner in parenting.I cannot sing enough praises for the instructors. If you watch them, you can see their passion for what they do. If you've ever thought of giving Tae Kwon Do a try, this is a wonderful place to check out.

Bhaskar K: The dedication of the instructor at this Tae Kwon do dojo is hard to find these days. We really like it.

꧁ strawberii ꧂: it’s great! Just quit because of Covid :

Joe Campbell: My 13 year has been coming for a few months. He loves it. The instructors are very good and knowledgeable. Glad we found this place!

Ross Kretschmar: Chang’s is great. They instructors are great with children. My 4 year old really enjoys the classes

Rachel Boeke: The absolute best!! My 8-year-old has taken classes at Chang's for over a year and completely loves it! The strength that she has at 8 is incredible. But Chang's also provides focus and discipline teachings through their classes. My daughter loves everything about taking taekwondo lessons...she would go every day if she could. Can't recommend them enough!

Christopher Hamlett: Great place to learn, all of the instructors are awesome!

Stacy S: My 2 kids have been doing Tae Kwon Do at Chang's for about 6 months and we all absolutely love it. The instructors all give very individualized attention to each student to work on his or her specific needs. My kids really enjoy the activity and the sense of accomplishment as they learn new skills and achieve new belts. I highly recommend!

Shanna Swanson: We toured several martial arts schools before landing here. They are by far the best- high quality instruction at an affordable price. We also love that they are a traditional martial arts school so it is much more than just learning techniques. Instructors are also great with kids too!

Rebecca Ramirez (Chao Bella): My daughter just signed up for classes here at Master Chang’s...We are both thrilled about our experience here! Parking is easy, the staff were super friendly, helpful and instruction was superb! The environment that they created here made us feel instantly at home and I really enjoyed chatting with the other parents!Thank you so much!Reb and Lu

Marcus Niles: Amazing location and excellent instructors. All instructors are kids friendly and very attentive to their learning needs. My son is gaining confidence, encourage to do his best always and having fun with friends in a positive environment. If you are looking for physical and mental challenges, try a class with our great instructors. It's a really good location and I have met a really good group of friends here.

Umesh Bhadouria: Great class and masters teaches greatly!

Amy C: Highly structured and disciplined teaching style in a supportive environment.

David Olivas: Great, solid team, warm welcome, clean, I recommend it for everyone, great place to learn!

Armando Gutierrez: Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is one of the best schools in Minneapolis! Coach Enrique and his instructors are incredibly welcoming, creating a fun and exciting atmosphere for the gym. On top of that, their wide-range of techniques and detailed instruction offers one to learn and advance very fast once here! It is clear that they truly have a passion for teaching from how they conduct themselves and deal with everyone around them. Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is definitely the most premier school in terms of technique, training, and atmosphere.When you're talking about this gym, you're talking about the Gold Standard of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms!

Fabian Ferrada: I’ve had an opportunity to train in a lot of dojos over the last 16 years and Southland BJJ definitely has a great environment and culture. Felt safe with everyone and had an opportunity to train with some of the colored belts. Very respectful and overall great people. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and looking to drop in for a class.

Nicole Santolalla: Southside is an outstanding bjj academy. Everyone is very welcoming and Coaches are extremley knowledgable and focus on helping each student with their individual needs. It is a great place for anyone regardless of if you are new to the sport or have tons of experience. I would 100% recommend giving it a try.

Juan Ignacio Basigalup: Excellent academy and instructors!Enrique, Adrián and Nick teach quality BJJ in a fresh, detailed and comprehensive way.Absolutely recommended.

Pámela Boveda Aguirre: Very nice and friendly place to train, close to the U and close to bus stops, different people to train with! good level of jiu jitsu! 100% recommended ❤️

Odhran Hayes Owens: Southside is a wonderful community of jujitsu practitioners. The professors meet the students where they are at and have real grasp on how to teach the techniques for the students. I’ve practiced a variety of martial arts at a few places, their approach to jujitsu seems to be pretty progressive and very well thought out

Eben gardner: Great gym! He's very flexible with what you need and everyone is very friendly. There's a wide range of skill at this gym so it's a great place for anyone looking to continue or start their training. If you can't afford the rates, talk to him about it. He'll work with ya! Good luck!

seth cheney: I visited this school from out of town and felt right at home. Excellent instruction with fine tuned technique. Great rolling partners kept it competitive while leaving ego at the door!

Mark Hill: I did a drop in class while in town for a day at this gym. The instructor was welcoming, as were the students. He clearly has immense knowledge of Bjj and taught really well and I learned a lot from his class and his students who were equally helpful! Will be back for sure next time I am in Minneapolis. Great gym.

Kareem Abou-Karam: What an amazing place to train! It doesn't matter if you are just starting or you have been training for years, the instruction at Southside is top-notch! I have been training here for the past 2 years and have learned more than I could have possibly imagined in that time!

Yi Jin Toh: but all the other sessions are also very welcoming and made me feel comfortable

Joseph Dasuki: Authentic people, chill vibes, tough competitors 🤙, everything that matters for a great bjj gym is here

Fatima A: This is an excellent Jiu jitsu gym, I highly recommend it to other parents. My son attended and received stellar training. He was new to the sport and timid, and I always felt he was in the best of hands, both cared for and always challenged to get even better. The instructors are skilled, patient, and provide the kids with plenty of opportunity to learn and practice together. The membership is very competitive and location is convenient. We had nothing but great experiences here, no reservations at all.

Ibsa Barisa: Joining Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy has been a transformative experience for me. Professor Enrique, the head instructor, is not only an outstanding tactician but also a highly skilled. His passion for the art is contagious, and under his watchful eye, I have learned the importance of perfecting my techniques and embracing the values of discipline, resilience, and respect.What sets Professor Enrique apart is his ability to break down complex moves into digestible steps tailored to each student's level. He has always been open to my questions and provides detailed responses that have deepened my understanding of Jiu-Jitsu. His unwavering commitment to my progress has made me feel competent in my skills and confident in my ability to apply them during rolls and future competitions.In addition to Professor Enrique, other instructors, like Professor Adrian Ricci, and higher belt students like Nik and Tim have been incredibly helpful and encouraging. Their collective expertise creates a well-rounded learning experience that fosters growth and development.The gym itself is clean and well-maintained, and I've found a supportive and motivated community in my fellow practitioners. Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy flexible scheduling with classes in the morning, midday, and evenings, has made it easy for me to fit training into my busy life. I can't imagine a better environment to learn and grow in the art of Jiu-Jitsu, and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to train under Professor Enrique and the rest of the talented team.

Joe & Dorota Kearney: I dropped in for a class while I was in town for work. It’s a great atmosphere with high level black belt instruction, and everyone was very welcoming and friendly. I will certainly return when I’m back in town!

Maxamed Hussin: This is a great place to train! The crew at Southside bjj are very welcoming to visitors and cater to all levels of grappling experience.

Bridget Rose: Недавно я пошла на занятия по женскому джиу-джитсу и нервничала, так как никогда раньше туда не ходила. Все в классе были приветливы, не было абсолютно никакого осуждения, и инструктор был очень полезен.

Pámela Boveda Aguirre: Подвал — отличный спортзал! великие тренеры и спортсмены являются частью этого! У вас есть занятия ММА для начинающих и продвинутых! и это здорово! БЖЖ тоже очень хорош, профессор Дэйв великолепен, очень технический класс! Кроме того, и они очень хорошо уделяют внимание детям!!! очень рекомендую тренажерный зал! объект отличный! надеюсь скоро вернуться

Suki Moen: Отличный тренажерный зал! Программа для подростков просто фантастическая. Тренеры все очень талантливые и знающие.

Daniel Rogers: Отличный объект. Чистый, хорошо организованный и дружелюбный персонал / инструкторы. Группа BJJ действительно потрясающая. Приветствуя, поощряя и бросая вызов. Я очень рекомендую тренажерный зал Cellar всем!

Devin Bruce: После пары лет, проведенных в различных типах спортивных залов и программ, присоединение к Cellar дало мне новую приверженность фитнесу. Тренерский состав дружелюбный, терпеливый и знающий. Множество доступных занятий также отличает его от других залов боевых искусств в этом районе.

Gabriela Cole: Люблю это место

Erin Doo: Моя семья занимается в этом тренажерном зале уже почти три года, и прогресс, которого добились мои дети, невероятен! Ничего не могу сказать о тренерах! Они лучшие в своем деле! Действительно ощущение второй семьи! ♥️♥️💪🏽💪🏽

Kailey Everett: This has been my second home for the last several years! If you are having doubts just give it a try! We have all been there and it takes a lot of courage to try something new but it is so worth it! I started just because I wanted to find a way to exercise that was less boring than running on a treadmill and now, I am a part of the fight team and have rooted myself in an amazing community that has helped me not just physically but socially and emotionally. The coaches are amazing and willing to go out of their way and sacrifice their time to help you. They have a great kids program with amazing caring coaches. I don't know what I could do without this gym. Whether you want to join for mental or physical health reasons or compete at the highest level this is the gym for you!

Ken Tran: Recently, I completed the 6 week challenge, which gave me the motivation to come back and start attending classes again. For the challenge we were to attend kickboxing classes 3 times a week. Originally I was signed up for Muay Thai, as I found it to be an interesting art, but after the challenge, I found I enjoyed the kickboxing a lot and signed up for that instead.I was worried about finding time to attend, but they have so many classes on their schedule that I can always find a class that matches my schedule, no matter how much my schedule changes week to week. While I worked the fair, I was able to attend morning classes. When I went back to my normal work schedule they had a class almost every night of the week.The coaches are absolutely phenomenal. Being that there are so many classes, there are also a few coaches, and they all teach their classes differently, while still changing it up from class to class. Not only are you getting a satisfying workout, but you are getting a variety that promises you'll never get bored.As for the people, they are all very friendly. Although I attend classes alone, there is always somebody to practice with. Often we end up pairing up, and if you didn't bring a friend you'll have to make a new friend. I have not had one bad experience with all of the people I have worked with. As great as a place is, if the people aren't friendly, then it basically becomes a chore to attend. I actually find myself looking forward to attending classes and meeting new people.Overall, I would highly recommend taking a look at this gym. The classes are great and flexible; the coaches are knowledgeable and helpful; and the people are extremely friendly.UPDATE 9/4/19-11 months later and I still find myself getting excited to attend classes everyday. In fact, sometimes I dread holidays or vacations due to the classes I'd have to miss. I've started many hobbies and quit after a month or two because I was bored or just didn't feel like I belonged. Here I feel like everyone is so inclusive and welcoming.I've expanded from kickboxing and Muay Thai into Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and am loving it just as much as the other two. Unfortunately, this does mean I do have to cut back on one of the other two in order to participate, but that's what I get for wanting to try everything.One important thing to note is that The Cellar is not just for the combatants looking to get into the or improve their fighting prowess. Yes, if that is what you're looking for, this place is amazing, but for an average Joe, Jill or whoever, this is a good place to meet new friends and get in a fun workout.Update 1/10/2024-5 years later and still going! The gym has gone through some changes.- There is a new location in a much easier location within the Rosedale Commons. The space is much larger and gives us a ton of room to play in.- The new owners aren't new to the gym and have been part of the infrastructure for longer than I have been a member. They are doing an amazing job and have adapted to the post COVID world with some welcome changes- We have new coaches in the mix with the ones we have before and that has provided even more opportunity for all of us to learn and grow.I have been sticking to the "Average Joe" aspect of training. Although I have gone back to Muay Thai only, I am continuing to have a ton of fun while staying active. I still get to meet new people from all walks of life and learn from some of the most amazing people. I cannot recommend this gym enough.

Justin Anderson: I wanted to train Muay Thai for a while. I have completed my first five classes. The gym facility is exceptional. The classes are what I wanted: challenging! The coaches/trainers keep the class moving, are helpful and clear in their instructions. I did an initial trial membership which helped me determine if The Cellar would be a good fit. I appreciate there are a lot of different classes available at different times.

Peyton Krause: Nice people and awesome gym!

Joshua Hoekstra: First week here was amazing! Everyone is super friendly and made getting into something new very welcoming.

Aaron Sanders: Great gym , great people ,great experience couldn't recommend it enough! And wouldn't recommend something else.

lucio clasher: , and a great learning environment for anyone from beginner to pro. All the members ive talked to have been very nice and welcoming.