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Tracks Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Minneapolis, 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
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tracksbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (612) 275-8888
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Instructor Mark Mortensen is amazing and makes the gym and amazing atmosphere for kids and adults.”
“I have 11 medals in Jiu-jitsu tournaments since training at Tracks BJJ!”
“so if you are looking for a good place to train bjj for fun , sport , self defense or fitness i highly recommend you check tracks bjj out .”
“I would suggest this place to both beginners and experts!”
What members say
“If you want quality jiu-jitsu with amazing instructors who are not only great coaches but great people then this is the place.”
“No doubt it is intimidating on your first day but by day 3 you will fall into routine and be excited for more.”
“they have a nice welcoming atmosphere , awesome coach and great training partners .”
“Professor Mark Mortensen teaches great BJJ for self defense or competition.”
“Very clean and organized.”
From the reviews
tracks bjj is one of my favorite gyms to go to . they have a nice welcoming atmosphere , awesome coach and great training partners . if you are in need of motivation or push .this is the place to be .when I first started i was 210lbs and now I'm down to 170lbs .
You couldn't ask for a better instructor than Mark Mortenson. He's more than just his insanely deep knowledge of BJJ; he's also one of the most inspiring men I've ever met in my life.
TRACKS BJJ is the best Jiu-jitsu gym in Minnesota. Instructor Mark Mortensen is amazing and makes the gym and amazing atmosphere for kids and adults. I have 11 medals in Jiu-jitsu tournaments since training at Tracks BJJ! Come check it out.
Can 't go wrong with one of the best BJJ professors in MN.. Professor Mark Mortensen teaches great BJJ for self defense or competition.
New to BJJ? Start at Tracks Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Tracks Brazilian 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 Tracks Brazilian 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.
