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Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Little Canada, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule warriorscove.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 612-208-7984
The classes they run
“I was able to become a full time martial arts instructor there for 8 years and really enjoyed helping adults and kids work towards their goals.”
“He’s also willing to do private lessons and have one on one time with people, to make sure their technique is solid and their training experience is great.”
“Come to the Cove if you wanna learn self-defense, respect, discipline, and more importantly, join a family like you never have before.”
Other martial arts here
“With the knowledge I gained at the Cove I was able to become an MMA fighter and I had 19 professional fights while representing the Warrior's Cove.”
“I did kickboxing with the instructor, Aiden, awhile back and he was very good at keeping me and everyone else motivated!”
What members say
“My experience at Warriors Cove has been nonetheless amazing, The instructors are hands-down, the best instructors in the state.”
“I was very nervous my first day because I didn’t know anyone, but my instructor (Aiden) was super welcoming.”
“The environment is friendly and the instructors are experienced and attentive to teaching skills and techniques that strengthen and challenge you regardless of your abilities.”
“The environment is friendly and the instructors are experienced and attentive to teaching skills and techniques that strengthen and challenge you regardless of your abilities.”
“It’s been a great way to engage, get fit, and learn MMA from amazing instructors.”
From the reviews
Can’t say enough good things about this gym! I had no MMA background but was looking for a different type of fitness class to add to my workout and running regimen a couple years ago. I’m so glad I went out of my comfort zone and joined Warriors Cove for their Fitness Kickboxing class!
I would 100% recommend Warriors Cove in Little Canada to anyone looking for an encouraging and motivating gym environment! I started by going to a trial class at the end of 2021and couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing instructors who’ve helped me gain strength and confidence both in kickboxing and my general…
I’ve been training for the past 4 years. In those 4 years, I’ve learned more about myself than any other period in my life. Doing this taught me tough lessons that I wouldn’t have learned otherwise.
I started training at the Cove back in 2007 and still continue to train there today. I love the training and have made many lifelong friends there. With the knowledge I gained at the Cove I was able to become an MMA fighter and I had 19 professional fights while representing the Warrior's Cove.
New to BJJ? Start at Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness
Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness 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 Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness
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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