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Spartan Martial Arts Gym
5 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oakdale, Minnesota
Welcoming establishment offering Brazillian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing and fitness classes.
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule spartanmartialartsgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (651) 210-1631
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are really good, the kids enjoy it, and it’s been a positive place for them to learn, build confidence, stay active, have fun, and keep getting better each week.”
“The instructors are all extremely knowledgeable and supportive whether teaching the whole group or giving one on one help.”
“I was scared and intimidated when I walked through the door for the first time, not really knowing what to expect.”
Other martial arts here
“There's everything from find law enforcement officers, retired and up and coming MMA fighters, business professionals, and fitness enthusiasts all training alongside each other.”
“Of course, I would like to mention fitness and kickboxing classes with coach Van.”
What members say
“Coach Tom and the Teammates are great they give you the push and motivation to exceed no matter your skill level!”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and family-oriented, and the coaches do a great job of keeping the classes instructional and fun.”
“But Coach Tom was welcoming and told me to take my time, trial the place for a week, and make sure it was a good fit for me before making any kind of commitment.”
“Each class is different, involving physical exercises and martial art techniques, coach Van always makes sure we are doing things right and always ready to help.”
“This has changed my life in a month I have lost 15 pounds and feel amazing I have tried the traditional gyms and different work out plans and this is the best!”
“The kids program is excellent, and many of the coaches have their own children training there, which really speaks to the quality of the environment.”
From the reviews
Amazing place. I started out going to Spartan for a college PE credit doing bjj in fall 2017. Coach Tom was nice enough to let me attend any class at the gym for the duration of my time at Spartan for school.
I started to take classes a month ago and I can honestly say, that the gym has become a place for me I want to come back again and again. Spartan has unique atmosphere of great coaching and so helpful, respectful teammates. BJJ classes with coach Tom are so interesting, structured and disciplined.
I've been going to Spartan for about 2 years now. I can say that I've had a great experience there. Coach Tom is incredibly professional and knowledgeable. The gym is very clean. It's even cleaned between classes.
I walked in here with no martial arts experience, just looking for something to help me get in shape. I'm currently just in the BJJ, but I'm loving it! I was scared and intimidated when I walked through the door for the first time, not really knowing what to expect.
New to BJJ? Start at Spartan Martial Arts Gym
Spartan Martial Arts Gym 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 Spartan Martial Arts Gym
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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