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Doomsday BJJ/Sambo

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in St Paul, Minnesota

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Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6:30–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 11 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Doomsday BJJ/Sambo, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“You will learn self defense, self control, improve health, and boost your confidence with his guidance.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Doomsday BJJ/Sambo — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate

“I have had the privilege of training with Mike as far back as his karate days with Kaicho Tamon Kashimoto.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Michael is an excellent instructor.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 2 mentions

“Trained by Renzo Gracie, 3 time Sambo champion.”

From the reviews

Teacher is one of the best. Trained by Renzo Gracie, 3 time Sambo champion. Only certified Sambo school in MN. Teacher trains at next level. Very good!!!

★★★★★ — Steven, May 2023

Michael is an excellent instructor. He is able to demonstrated and coach moves and concepts. What shows through the coaching and training is he cares about the people he is training with and he respects the abilities and connects with all skill levels.

★★★★★ — Gordon, Jan 2024

Great place to train Jujitsu. Mike is really knowledgeable and knows how to transfer that knowledge really well. You learn and practice until you are able to move naturally and properly defend yourself. I highly recommend this class.

★★★★★ — Hector, May 2023

Instructor Micheal Tadros is a highly experienced and diversified fighter in many styles who served and retired from the NYPD. I trained with him in my earlier years in NYC and he always exceeded my expectations. Rock on brother.

★★★★★ — John, May 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

Your first BJJ class at Doomsday BJJ/Sambo

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Doomsday BJJ/Sambo

900 Ocean St, St Paul, MN55106

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