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Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in North Dakota

6 of the 54 martial arts schools we track in North Dakota have dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs. Full listings for every city are on the North Dakota page.

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This directory section lists academies offering focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction in ground fighting, joint locks, and chokeholds. These locations emphasize pure grappling, featuring both traditional Gi and modern No-Gi classes without requiring striking practice. Before attending your first session, verify whether the school provides loaner gis or allows standard rash guards for trial classes.

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

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

Dickinson 1

  1. Elite BJJ

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

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Dickinson

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
Gear requirement: Most BJJ academies require a specific uniform (Gi) after trial periods, which costs between $90 and $180.

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Good to know

How much do monthly memberships cost at dedicated BJJ schools?

Unlimited monthly training typically costs between $120 and $230 per month depending on the region and head instructor rank. Single drop-in fees usually range from $20 to $35 per class.

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

Gi training requires a heavy cotton kimono and belt where gripping fabric is central to submissions and throws. No-Gi uses rash guards and board shorts, relying on body hooks and friction, which creates a faster-paced grappling environment.

How long does it take to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Earning a BJJ black belt requires an average of 8 to 12 years of regular training 3 to 4 days per week. Students progress through white, blue, purple, and brown belt ranks based on skill, sparring performance, and time on the mat.

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 6 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 6 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.