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Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · BJJ gym in St Louis Park, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
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- Website & schedule warriorscove.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 612-328-9488
Hours
| Monday | 12–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | 7–9 pm |
The classes they run
“My daughter and I have been training at Warrior’s Cove for about 7 months and have thoroughly enjoyed learning MMA and jiu jitsu.”
“As a woman, I especially appreciate how welcoming and inclusive the atmosphere is.”
“Walking into a martial arts gym for the first time can be intimidating, but the moment I stepped into the Cove, I could feel the difference.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter and I have been training at Warrior’s Cove for about 7 months and have thoroughly enjoyed learning MMA and jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Such an incredible environment, filled with welcoming people that have turned into good friends, as well as incredibly knowledgeable coaches that push you everyday to be better.”
“Such an incredible environment, filled with welcoming people that have turned into good friends, as well as incredibly knowledgeable coaches that push you everyday to be better.”
“I can say that i feel myself getting better here everyday, not only with technique, but with my mentality and discipline.”
“I love that more women have joined also, it makes training for someone my size a lot easier.”
“What a wonderful place for kids to learn not only martial arts but also learn discipline, respect, and grow friendships with other students.”
From the reviews
Warriors Cove has changed my life. When you first walk into a martial arts gym there is always going to be anxiety or uncertainty. When I walked into the cove after checking out a few other local gyms, I knew this place was different. The atmosphere was very welcoming.
The Best BJJ Gym Ever!❣️❣️❣️ I absolutely love training at this BJJ gym! Everything from the environment to the coaching team is exceptional. The instructors are incredibly professional, patient, and thorough in breaking down techniques.
My son has been attending MMA classes at Warrior's Cove for 6 months and I have been at almost every class. I must admit that if I was one of the instructors in charge of the kid's classes, I would have judo chopped everyone of those monsters(aka kids, aka students), including my own son, into next Thursday.
So glad I decided to step out of my comfort zone and join! Not only am I learning how to defend myself, but I’ve gained a lot of confidence too. This place has taught me how strong I can be and how to better control my body.
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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