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St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · BJJ gym in St Paul, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bjjacademymn.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (651) 600-6089
Hours
| Monday | 9:45 AM–12 PM, 4:45–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:45–7:15 AM, 9:45 AM–12 PM, 4:45–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:45 AM–12 PM, 4:45–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45–7:15 AM, 9:45 AM–12 PM, 4:45–8 PM |
| Friday | 9:45 AM–12 PM, 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:45 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Brandon (the black belt) even stayed after open mat and chatted with me beyond normal closing time.”
“I highly recommend this school for both beginners and those much further along in their BJJ journey!”
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What members say
“Coach Brandon is AMAZING, there is a great cohort of awesome women and the men are respectful.”
“I have enjoyed everything about St Paul BJJ - especially the people, it's very impressive how welcoming and not intimidating everyone is.”
“Classes are fun, the gym is clean, coaches are amazing, classmates are friendly (never met an aggressive member), and very easy to get addicted to.”
“Coach Brandon is an outstanding teacher, with a passion for the sport and a natural talent for breaking down complex techniques.”
“Classes are fun, the gym is clean, coaches are amazing, classmates are friendly (never met an aggressive member), and very easy to get addicted to.”
“This school is so much more than just practice, it’s about respect, care, discipline and also having the best fun ever.”
From the reviews
Awesome rolls today. Instruction by Brandon was top notch and the guys were fun to roll with. Among other techniques, I learned a new twist on the guillotine. There was a very warm welcome at the beginning of class too. The facility feels new with ample mat space.
I joined St. Paul BJJ in February. Classes are fun, the gym is clean, coaches are amazing, classmates are friendly (never met an aggressive member), and very easy to get addicted to. Isn't very expensive either!
After years of wanting to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...I took my first class yesterday morning! I don't know why I waited so long. The process to sign up for an introductory class online was very easy!
Place is amazing. Professor Bergeron was kind and courteous. Welcomed all his students by name and engaging in aspects of their everyday life as if not only students but companions. Lessons were thorough and explained well. Technique was everything you hoped for. And he rolled with anyone and everyone.
New to BJJ? Start at St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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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