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Migration Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Minneapolis, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule migrationbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 612-403-7508
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have trained at Migration multiple times recently and found it to always be a welcoming environment for all skill levels in attendance.”
“Great friendly and inclusive environment for adults and kids of all levels.”
What members say
“Knowledgeable coaches and there is a place for you here no matter Jiu Jitsu background.”
“I have trained at Migration multiple times recently and found it to always be a welcoming environment for all skill levels in attendance.”
“I have trained at Migration multiple times recently and found it to always be a welcoming environment for all skill levels in attendance.”
From the reviews
Migration BJJ is great for families, and anyone looking to learn Jiu Jitsu. Tony and Kelsey are amazing coaches. They make it so easy get on the mat. Me and my family will keep coming back.
A warm, welcoming jiu just gym with fun and knowledgeable instructors! 10/10 would recommend!
Migration fills a much-needed BJJ gap in South Minneapolis, and Tony and Kelsey have absolutely nailed it. The space has a modern, clean vibe, and the mats are complemented by a lounge area that honestly beats most people’s living rooms.
I have trained at numerous BJJ gyms in the state. In my humble opinion, Migration BJJ is one of the best jiu-jitsu schools in the state and metro area. The instructors are charismatic, knowledgeable, and truly care about the individuals they teach. If you’re in the area please stop on in. You will not be disappointed!
New to BJJ? Start at Migration Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Migration Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Migration Brazilian 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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