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Stoic Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chanhassen, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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- Website & schedule stoicmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Since I first started, I’ve now enrolled all three of my kids, and it has been incredible watching all of us grow together through Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Great gym for beginners and veterans who are lookin to sharpen their craft, may not be the most competitive gym but you can definitely have a competitive career here.”
Other martial arts here
“This gym is a perfect fit for anyone interested in getting a great workout while learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Thai Boxing.”
“Boxing/ Muai-Thai: Great gym to train whether you are a beginner or have past experience.”
“I am new to BJJ (limited experience with judo); I started because I have always been intimidated by groundwork/grappling and I want to get better.”
What members say
“Great gym for beginners and veterans who are lookin to sharpen their craft, may not be the most competitive gym but you can definitely have a competitive career here.”
“Mason and the coaches do an awesome job creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment while still teaching real skills, discipline, focus, confidence, and respect.”
“Coach Mason and other experienced teammates provide many opportunities to apply techniques when we grapple live, which helps reinforce the direct instruction.”
“This gym is a perfect fit for anyone interested in getting a great workout while learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Thai Boxing.”
“Stoic has been amazing for my daughter! We love the coaches, and it’s been amazing to see how’s she’s progressed and built confidence”
“Great gym for beginners and veterans who are lookin to sharpen their craft, may not be the most competitive gym but you can definitely have a competitive career here.”
From the reviews
I've been a member at Stoic for about 6 months. I came in at 41 years old with no martial arts experience or even much knowledge about them. The gym offers a mixture of stand-up/striking and grappling/bjj classes.
Stoic Martial Arts is awesome! I had been considering starting martial arts for a long time but hadn't pulled the trigger until I found out about Stoic. When I met Mason and saw the fantastic gym he built, I knew I'd made the right choice.
I would like to greatly recommend Stoic Martial Arts for running an excellent Martial Arts Academy. Recently, myself and three other jiu-jitsu practitioners stopped by Stoic Martial Arts for a Saturday class with open roll after.
Training at Stoic has become a big part of our family’s life. Since I first started, I’ve now enrolled all three of my kids, and it has been incredible watching all of us grow together through Jiu-Jitsu. What continues to stand out most is the culture.
New to BJJ? Start at Stoic Martial Arts
Stoic Martial Arts 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 Stoic 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. 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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