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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools in Minnesota

51 of the 447 martial arts schools we track in Minnesota have bjj classes available. Full listings for every city are on the Minnesota page.

51schools
38cities
447schools statewide

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) focuses on ground fighting, grappling, and submission holds using body leverage instead of striking. Academies listed here provide structured adult and youth instruction across fundamentals, advanced, gi, and no-gi formats. Standard membership rates across the US typically range between $130 and $230 per month, with most schools providing an introductory trial class.

Minneapolis 4

  1. Migration Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5406 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417-2116

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Minneapolis

  2. Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    2303 Kennedy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Minneapolis

  3. The Cellar Gym

    2828 Anthony Ln S, Minneapolis, MN 55418

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Minneapolis

  4. Warrior's Cove MMA

    3008 Texas Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55426

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Minneapolis

St Paul 4

  1. Doomsday BJJ/Sambo

    900 Ocean St, St Paul, MN 55106-3448

    Monday 7-8 PM

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All St Paul

  2. Grappler Station

    2015 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116-1932

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All St Paul

  3. Higher Ground BJJ MN

    4395 Lake Ave S, St Paul, MN 55110-3455

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All St Paul

  4. St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

    322 Chester St, St Paul, MN 55107-1203

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All St Paul

Rochester 3

  1. Imperial Training Center

    2571 Clare Ln NE, Rochester, MN 55906

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Rochester

  2. Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    4915 Highway 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901-0165

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Rochester

  3. Stock Martial Arts

    1608 US-52, Rochester, MN 55901

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Rochester

Blaine 2

  1. Prodigy Martial Arts

    1630 101st Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449-3400

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Blaine

  2. Tracks Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    1610 99th Ln NE, Blaine, MN 55449

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Blaine

Edina 2

  1. MKG Martial Arts - Edina

    7119 Amundson Ave, Edina, MN 55439

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Edina

  2. The Academy Eden Prairie

    7501 Washington Ave S, Edina, MN 55439-2414

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Edina

Mankato 2

  1. Kato Jiu Jitsu

    410 Park Ln, Mankato, MN 56001-2038

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Mankato

  2. Mark44 Academy

    1524 Tullamore St, Mankato, MN 56001

    Sun 11am-12pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Mankato

Rogers 2

  1. Rebel Jiu Jitsu North

    12510 Fletcher Ln, Rogers, MN 55374-7601

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Rogers

  2. Roots Mixed Martial Arts

    14165 James Rd, Rogers, MN 55374-4606

    Monday 5:00pm-9:00pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Rogers

St Louis Park 2

  1. M-Theory Martial Arts

    5700 W 36th St, St Louis Park, MN 55416-2511

    Call Website All St Louis Park

  2. Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness

    7107 Cedar Lake Rd S, St Louis Park, MN 55426-2712

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All St Louis Park

Albert Lea 1

  1. Freestyle Martial Arts

    115 N Newton Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2431

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Albert Lea

Apple Valley 1

  1. Rio Jitsu

    6950 146th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Apple Valley

Bloomington 1

  1. Akagi Jiu-Jitsu

    9061 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420-3520

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Bloomington

Brainerd 1

  1. Black Arrow Martial Arts

    217 Washington St, Brainerd, MN 56401-3336

    Monday & Wednesday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

    Free trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Brainerd

Brooklyn Center 1

  1. The Academy MN

    6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-1447

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Brooklyn Center

Burnsville 1

  1. Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness

    14121 Irving Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Burnsville

Chanhassen 1

  1. Stoic Martial Arts

    1455 Park Rd, Chanhassen, MN 55317-9592

    Call Website All Chanhassen

Coon Rapids 1

  1. Tracks Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

    11403 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448-2451

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Coon Rapids

Duluth 1

  1. Apex Jiujitsu

    228 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN 55807

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Duluth

Eagan 1

  1. Minnesota Top Team

    3500 Dodd Rd, Eagan, MN 55123

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Eagan

Eden Prairie 1

  1. Gorilla Combat LLC

    7887 Fuller Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2100

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Eden Prairie

Hamel 1

  1. Hamel Jiu Jitsu Club

    770 Tower Dr, Hamel, MN 55340-9691

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Hamel

Hopkins 1

  1. Northwest Martial Arts - Twin Cities

    2400 Royals Dr, Hopkins, MN 55305

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hopkins

Little Canada 1

  1. Warrior's Cove Martial Arts and Fitness

    2900 Rice St, Little Canada, MN 55113-1788

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Little Canada

Maplewood 1

  1. United Jiu Jitsu

    2055 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, MN 55109-3708

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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Medina 1

  1. Atheneum Martial Arts

    825 Meander Ct, Medina, MN 55340-4549

    Call Website All Medina

New Brighton 1

  1. Motion City BJJ

    550 County Road D W, New Brighton, MN 55112-3517

    Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 11am-12pm, Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu 5pm-8pm, Fri 5pm-7:30pm, Sat 10am-12pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website

New Ulm 1

  1. NU Jitsu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    319 N Front St, New Ulm, MN 56073

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All New Ulm

North Mankato 1

  1. Southern Minnesota Martial Arts

    1750 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003-1812

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All North Mankato

Oak Park Heights 1

  1. Valley Self-Defense

    12430 55th St N, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2031

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Oak Park Heights

Oakdale 1

  1. Spartan Martial Arts

    432 Hayward Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128-5379

    Call Website All Oakdale

Owatonna 1

  1. The Flow Lab Owatonna

    1010 Hoffman Dr, Owatonna, MN 55060-1153

    BJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Owatonna

Prior Lake 1

  1. American School of Martial Arts

    14869 Highway 13 S, Prior Lake, MN 55372

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Prior Lake

Richfield 1

  1. Tensei Jiu-Jitsu

    1309 E 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423-2643

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Richfield

Robbinsdale 1

  1. Crazy Monkey Twin Cities

    4224 Shoreline Dr, Robbinsdale, MN 55422-1583

    Tuesday 6pm Monkey Jits (16+)

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Robbinsdale

Saint Paul 1

  1. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu St. Paul

    1558 St Clair Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Saint Paul

Savage 1

  1. MMA Open House

    14869 Highway 13 S, Savage, MN 55372-1427

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Savage

St Cloud 1

  1. Start BJJ Minnesota

    3333 W Division St, St Cloud, MN 56301-4317

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All St Cloud

Winona 1

  1. Alliance BJJ River City

    131 Harriet St, Winona, MN 55987-3177

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Winona

Woodbury 1

  1. Next Level Combat

    1890 Wooddale Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125-1900

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Woodbury
Verify uniform rules before attending as some academies enforce strict school-branded gi requirements, while others allow any plain BJJ gi or athletic rashguards for trial sessions.

Also in Minnesota

Good to know

What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi BJJ classes?

Gi BJJ requires a traditional heavy cotton uniform and belt, allowing practitioners to grip the opponent's fabric for leverage and submissions. No-Gi BJJ is practiced in a tight rashguard and shorts, relying more on friction, body control, and underhooks. Most academies offer dedicated time slots for both styles on their weekly schedule.

How much do BJJ classes usually cost per month in the US?

Unlimited monthly memberships at BJJ academies typically cost between $130 and $250 depending on the region and instructor rank. Many schools charge an upfront registration fee of $100 to $150, which often includes an official school gi or starter kit.

Do I need prior martial arts experience or high fitness levels to start BJJ?

No prior experience or elite conditioning is required to begin training in fundamental BJJ classes. Most entry-level classes run 60 minutes and follow a structure of dynamic warm-ups, step-by-step technique drills, and light positional sparring adapted for beginners.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Minnesota can browse 51 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Minnesota should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 51 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.