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Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Glencoe, Minnesota

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule stronghold-jiu-jitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (320) 296-9827

Hours

Monday 12–5 PM
Tuesday 12–5 PM
Wednesday 12–5 PM
Thursday 12–5 PM
Friday 12–5 PM
Saturday 9 AM–11:30 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 Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“Five of my kids are in the kids' program, and we all love it.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“You get an unbelievable cardio workout, and the vibe is perfect for both hobbyists and serious competitors.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 2 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“The room is filled with highly skilled working adults who keep the training playful, safe, and focused on learning.”

From the reviews

I’ve been training here for 4 months, and as a 6'2", 312lb beginner, I couldn't ask for a better culture. The room is filled with highly skilled working adults who keep the training playful, safe, and focused on learning. The teaching style is fantastic.

★★★★★ — Justin, Jan 2026

These guys are awesome. Positive energy, great instruction, and willing to work with anyone.

★★★★★ — Blue, Mar 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu

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 Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu

2391 Hennepin Ave N, Glencoe, MN55336

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