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Akagi Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bloomington, Minnesota
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule akagibjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 612-812-6257
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 am, 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–12 pm, 6–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 am, 5–10 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 am, 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Dropped in for the fundamentals and advanced class on a monday night which were ran extremely well by topher.”
“My son has not only leveled up faster than we ever imagined, but he’s also having the time of his life doing it.”
“This school can more than accommodate the curious first timer, the hobbyist, all the way to hardcore competitor.”
“I visited Akagi last year during their Sunday open mat and it was a lot of fun.”
“I have no experience with adult training here , but can promise your kids will have a positive, empowering experience.”
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What members say
“Now at 12 years old, he’s competing locally and internationally — and it’s all thanks to the amazing coaching and mentorship he’s received from Topher and Karyn.”
“I think it's the most welcoming gym in the state, encourages collaboration and openness and has a non-threatening culture that tolerates all learners but does not tolerate jerks.”
“I think it's the most welcoming gym in the state, encourages collaboration and openness and has a non-threatening culture that tolerates all learners but does not tolerate jerks.”
“Dropped in for the fundamentals and advanced class on a monday night which were ran extremely well by topher.”
“Our whole family feels welcome and connected, and watching our son thrive in such an empowering environment has been incredible.”
“This school can more than accommodate the curious first timer, the hobbyist, all the way to hardcore competitor.”
From the reviews
This gym best gym. I think it's the most welcoming gym in the state, encourages collaboration and openness and has a non-threatening culture that tolerates all learners but does not tolerate jerks.
I started training Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu in 2010 and it immediately became a big part of my life. In 2020 I was in search of a new gym to start training again (was training consistently till about 2019) I heard about Akagi and even knew one of the coaches who taught there.
Akagi Jiu Jitsu is an absolute game-changer! My son has not only leveled up faster than we ever imagined, but he’s also having the time of his life doing it. The coaching here is next-level — seriously. Every class is packed with skill, discipline, and just the right amount of fun to keep kids locked in and loving it.
Akagi Jiu Jitsu has been such an incredible place for our family. My son, Mason DuBois, has been training here for about four years, starting when he was very young.
New to BJJ? Start at Akagi Jiu-Jitsu
Akagi Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Akagi Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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