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Rebel Jiu Jitsu North

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rogers, Minnesota

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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

  • 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 (ages 1–3) — 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 rebeljiujitsunorth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (763) 464-4503

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 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 Rebel Jiu Jitsu North, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“Both my son and I train here, the kids classes are well structured and the they are given a lot of opportunity to roll.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“No matter what the age, whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, learn self-defense, or just be part of a great team, Rebel Jiu Jitsu is the place to be.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“No matter what the age, whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, learn self-defense, or just be part of a great team, Rebel Jiu Jitsu is the place to be.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Gym is outstanding and environment is friendly and welcoming to all levels.”

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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 Rebel Jiu Jitsu North — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤸 Wrestling

“Nate is very knowledge in both wrestling and jiu-jitsu.”

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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 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Nate is an excellent instructor who truly cares about his students and their progress in jiu jitsu.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“If you are just getting into Jiu-Jitsu, or a seasoned vet, Nate and the team are very welcoming.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“If you are just getting into Jiu-Jitsu, or a seasoned vet, Nate and the team are very welcoming.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“He may be the smallest kid out there on the mats, but all of the kids LOVE my kiddo and he loves to get to hang out with them.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“No matter what the age, whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, learn self-defense, or just be part of a great team, Rebel Jiu Jitsu is the place to be.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“The mats are clean and the instruction is provided in a way that really makes it applicable.”

From the reviews

Nate is an excellent instructor as well as being an elite competitor. Gym is outstanding and environment is friendly and welcoming to all levels.

★★★★★ — Chim, Apr 2024

Great instruction for kids entering the martial arts. Focus on body control and grappling basics makes the classes engaging and fun, while giving them the tools to succeed and defend themselves. Great youth program to be a part of.

★★★★★ — Erik, Sep 2025

Both my son and I train here, the kids classes are well structured and the they are given a lot of opportunity to roll. The adult classes and open roll days give plenty of time on the mat if you are motivated. Nate is awesome and all of the instructors are talented and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Edmund, Aug 2025

I have trained at several gyms in the Twin Cities, Rebel Jiu-Jitsu is one of the top gyms, in my opinion. Nate is very knowledge in both wrestling and jiu-jitsu. Rebel Jiu Jitsu North is a very sport, competitive, and family-fun environment. I would recommended my friends and family to train here! Thanks Nate!

★★★★★ — Ryang316, Jul 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Rebel Jiu Jitsu North

Rebel Jiu Jitsu North 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Rebel Jiu Jitsu North

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 Rebel Jiu Jitsu North

12510 Fletcher Ln, Rogers, MN55374

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