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Tensei Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Richfield, Minnesota
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tenseibjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 763-370-9763
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 6–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 5–6:30 pm |
The classes they run
“He has a strong focus on fundamentals, with a flair for the fancy, that keeps you engaged and wanting to learn more.”
“Whether you're training to compete, learning a new method of self-defense, getting in shape, or trying out a new hobby, I cannot recommend him enough.”
“Whether you're training to compete, learning a new method of self-defense, getting in shape, or trying out a new hobby, I cannot recommend him enough.”
“The instructors are highly skilled and dedicated to teaching, ensuring that everyone—from beginners to advanced practitioners—feels comfortable and challenged.”
Other martial arts here
“He also knows Judo and has a good idea of how to behave in a self-defense situation.”
“I’m a woman who had no wrestling, jiu jitsu, or martial arts experience and was welcomed and had so much fun I kept coming back.”
“I learned more for self-defense in six months under Fabio than in eight years of Karate.”
What members say
“Fabio has always been a great professor with tons of techniques and experience to help anyone with any particular "style" of bjj.”
“Having trained under Fabio for over two years, I can attest to the welcoming community and expert instruction that makes it an exceptional choice for practitioners at any stage.”
“Having trained under Fabio for over two years, I can attest to the welcoming community and expert instruction that makes it an exceptional choice for practitioners at any stage.”
“He encourages his students to have fun and experiment with techniques, to take care of their bodies and to enjoy the journey of practicing the art of jiujitsu.”
“I have always been interested in some sort of martial art, but it isn't something I had ever pursued and it was also out of my comfort zone.”
From the reviews
I have kids going to the youth program here. The professors are very kind, wonderful people. Martial arts of any kid can be intimidating and we really appreciate how the instructors help our kids. There is a good mixture of people who teach the classes.
Great place to train jiu jitsu! very clean and family environment! everyone is welcome! 🙌🏻✨
Tensei Jiu Jitsu is an outstanding gym that fosters a welcoming and inclusive community. The instructors are highly skilled and dedicated to teaching, ensuring that everyone—from beginners to advanced practitioners—feels comfortable and challenged.
I was very fortunate to find Tensei Jiu-Jitsu, it is a very unique opportunity to participate in many life enhancing activities. The instruction is excellent as is the curriculum. Anyone seeking exposure to a potent combination of skills and fitness will appreciate attending.
New to BJJ? Start at Tensei Jiu-Jitsu
Tensei Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Tensei 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.
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