MMA CLASSES in MN BJJ FOR MMA & SELF DEFENSE

MMA CLASSES IN MN

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes for MMA

At the St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, while we don’t offer classes specifically focused on MMA training & fighting, we teach and implement the effective grappling techniques used by world-class MMA fighters in the UFC today.

Master Effective Self-Defense Techniques

In our classes, you’ll learn how to effectively neutralize aggression using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You’ll develop grappling skills essential for MMA, including:

Takedowns: Learn how to bring aggressive attackers to the ground, minimizing their ability to strike.
Positional Control: Master the art of holding down opponents who want to return to their feet.
Maintaining Dominant Positions from which you could strike: Gain the ability to maintain top positions & dominant positions from which you could easily deliver effective strikes while maintaining control.
Submission Techniques: Utilize the space created during exchanges to set up submission attacks from various positions, ensuring you can finish the fight.

Safe and Supportive Environment

Train in a safe, controlled environment under the expert supervision of Coach Brandon. Our classes focus on teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for self-defense and MMA in a way that prioritizes your safety and learning.

Learn from an Experienced Coach

Coach Brandon brings a wealth of experience as a professional MMA fighter with an impressive record of 14 wins and 3 losses, most of which came by way of submission. His expertise makes him one of the best instructors in the state for learning BJJ with a focus on MMA and self-defense.

In the prime of his MMA fighting career, Coach Brandon was ranked as the #2 fighter in Minnesota’s featherweight division and #43 in the entire nation. He has trained alongside & grappled with many notable UFC fighters, including Rose Namajunas, Sean Sherk, John Castaneda, Nick Thompson, Jacob Volkmann, Dave Menne, Paul Bradley, Pablo Garza, Quang Le, and many more. With his extensive fighting history, competitive background in MMA & BJJ, experience in security & law enforcement, and passion for teaching, Coach Brandon is committed to helping you excel in your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA journey.