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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs in North Dakota

9 of the 54 martial arts schools we track in North Dakota have jiu-jitsu & gi training. Full listings for every city are on the North Dakota page.

9schools
6cities
54schools statewide

This directory features martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for beginners and advanced practitioners. These locations provide dedicated gi and no-gi classes covering positional control, joint locks, and choke escapes. Before contacting an academy, check whether they provide loaner gis for introductory sessions or require specific school-branded uniforms.

Fargo 3

  1. Academy of Combat Arts

    3332 4th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-2231

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

  2. Fargo BJJ and Kickboxing Academy

    1335 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-4215

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Fargo

  3. Valor Martial Arts

    1404 33rd St S, Fargo, ND 58103-3482

    Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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

Dickinson 2

  1. Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu - Dickinson

    11 4th Ave E, Dickinson, ND 58601-5241

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Dickinson

  2. Elite BJJ

    71 12th St SE, Dickinson, ND 58601-8617

    BJJ / grappling
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Bismarck 1

  1. Bismarck Self Defense Academy

    3007 Morrison Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504-6868

    Mon-Fri 5:45pm - 8:30pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Bismarck

Grand Forks 1

  1. Progressive Martial Arts

    1604 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-6334

    Monday: 5:15PM - 8:15PM

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Grand Forks

Hazen 1

  1. Mack Training Academy

    1033 2nd Ave NW, Hazen, ND 58545

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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Minot 1

  1. Gracie Jiu-jitsu Minot

    2825 S Broadway, Minot, ND 58701-7347

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Minot
Gear requirement: Standard gi classes require a cotton kimono (350–550 GSM) and rank belt, while no-gi classes require a fitted rashguard and board shorts without zippers or pockets.

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Good to know

How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost per month in the US?

Monthly tuition generally ranges from $120 to $250 for unlimited access to classes. Upfront costs often include a uniform (gi), which runs between $80 and $180 for standard lightweight models, plus a $30 to $50 registration fee.

What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?

Gi training uses a heavy cotton kimono where sleeve, lapel, and pant grips are integral to submissions and controls. No-Gi training relies on rashguards and shorts, emphasizing body hooks, speed, and leverage without fabric grips.

What should beginners wear to their first BJJ class?

Beginners should wear form-fitting athletic wear without buttons, zippers, or hard plastic, such as a fitted t-shirt or rashguard with compression shorts. Most academies supply a sanitized loaner gi for your initial trial class.

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 North Dakota can browse 9 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 North Dakota should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 9 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.