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Fargo BJJ Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fargo, North Dakota
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 fargobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (701) 866-8773
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM |
The classes they run
“He was beyond friendly and sweet to the young kids and class while also being supportive and patient to the new students and showing some more experienced students a bit more.”
“Had a great time training here post-tournament before heading back to Canada!”
“I stopped in for an open mat, but after chatting with George he offered me an opportunity to join in on one of their evening classes.”
“Whether it is for sport, self defense, exercise, or just for fun - do yourself a favor and get yourself a membership.”
“Coach George is a phenomenal instructor—his attention to detail, passion for teaching, and ability to break down techniques for all skill levels is truly impressive.”
Other martial arts here
“I especially loved the MMA/wall wrestling (I highly recommend to go to that class!”
“Our team from Winnipeg travel quite a bit for Jiu Jitsu and wrestling camps / competitions.”
What members say
“The class was very technical and coach Rob was great at answering questions.”
“I met George the owner and a couple of their coaches and they were all so kind and welcoming.”
“The facility is clean, the staff is friendly, and the coaches and students are knowledgeable and helpful all with a focus on helping you succeed.”
“Coach George is a phenomenal instructor—his attention to detail, passion for teaching, and ability to break down techniques for all skill levels is truly impressive.”
“Highly recommend for technical BJJ and I've heard they have a great kids program!”
“Our team from Winnipeg travel quite a bit for Jiu Jitsu and wrestling camps / competitions.”
From the reviews
An AMAZING team and place to train. Plenty of women partners and coaches. Family friendly, clean and welcoming. If youre curious about martial arts, ou need to train here.
I travel a good amount for work and visit a lot of jiu jitsu gyms in my travels. This gym was as welcoming as any, clean, a good size and family friendly to boot.
I had the pleasure of dropping into Fargo BJJ while I was in town, and I can honestly say this gym is something special. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with positive energy and professionalism.
What a wonderful place to train in beautiful Fargo. I’ve been training bjj for a while now and travel for work, so I’ve hit many gyms across the country and this gym feels like a good home for anyone that wants a great training experience, great people and great atmosphere.
New to BJJ? Start at Fargo BJJ Academy
Fargo BJJ Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Fargo BJJ Academy
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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