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Shou Shu Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Moorhead, Minnesota

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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  • 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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule shoushufm.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 218-512-0142

Hours

Monday 5:30–8 pm
Tuesday 5:30–8 pm
Wednesday 5:30–8 pm
Thursday 5:30–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Shou Shu Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 14 mentions

“For kids, what happens if bullies do not stop when confronted, they may try to bully them and get physical with your kids.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Alexis is flexible with scheduling and even offers private lessons.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“Kids learn valuable things like interactions with others, self defense, responsibility, discipline and respect.”

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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 Shou Shu Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“Being apart of this Martial Arts family has helped my son gain friendships, self defense and confidence.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Our son has gained self-confidence, leadership skills, self defense skills, and learned countless techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Our son has gained self-confidence, leadership skills, self defense skills, and learned countless techniques.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“Kids learn valuable things like interactions with others, self defense, responsibility, discipline and respect.”

From the reviews

My daughter's started here this past month. Several lessons are being taught to them simultaneously without them knowing. Discipline, focus, respect, self-defense, honor, tradition, teamwork and self-reliance.

★★★★★ — Paul, Jun 2019

Shou Shu Martial Arts is the best self defense you can every take! I have been with them since November 2017. Most of the techniques that you are doing are real life scenarios. What to do when an aggressive person attacks you? What to do if the choke you? What happens if they put you in a headlock?

★★★★★ — Monica, Oct 2018

Our son has been with Alexis and her team for going on 4 years. Our son has gained self-confidence, leadership skills, self defense skills, and learned countless techniques. He has made friendships and bonds with students and teachers alike. Alexis is flexible with scheduling and even offers private lessons.

★★★★★ — Ginna, Aug 2022

Been going here around 2 years now. great environment. Outstanding instructors. Kids learn valuable things like interactions with others, self defense, responsibility, discipline and respect. Plenty of workout for adults as well with new opportunities being added all the time.

★★★★★ — Justin, Jan 2020

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Your first BJJ class at Shou Shu Martial Arts

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 Shou Shu Martial Arts

900 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN56560

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