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World Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Plan your first class
- 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 wjja4u.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 612-270-8620
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He has the perfect amount of instructional training mixed in with fun games and exercises to maintain young children's attention.”
“It doesn't matter if you want to compete, gain confidence, learn a new martial art or just get some great exercise – Professor Anderson will help you meet your goals.”
“They don't just teach about exercises and self-defense techniques, but skills that will be important for the rest of your life, even when you're not doing Jiu Jitsu.”
“I recommend anyone, whether you're a beginner or you've been training for seven years, to come join World Jiu Jitsu!”
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“He has an amazing wrestling, MMA and Jiu-Jitsu background but most importantly he knows how to coach and get the best out of people.”
“He has an amazing wrestling, MMA and Jiu-Jitsu background but most importantly he knows how to coach and get the best out of people.”
What members say
“Professor Anderson has a unique ability to connect with people and give world class instruction.”
“It’s a perfect balance of a ‘family-esque’ feel (humble, caring, and welcoming group of teammates) but still has a focus on leveling-up and training hard.”
“It’s a perfect balance of a ‘family-esque’ feel (humble, caring, and welcoming group of teammates) but still has a focus on leveling-up and training hard.”
“They don't just teach about exercises and self-defense techniques, but skills that will be important for the rest of your life, even when you're not doing Jiu Jitsu.”
“It doesn't matter if you want to compete, gain confidence, learn a new martial art or just get some great exercise – Professor Anderson will help you meet your goals.”
“The kid classes have given my kids confidence while always having a great time and burning off extra energy.”
From the reviews
One could not ask for a better place to begin their journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I could never have imagined finding such a wondrous sense of belonging and companionship as the one that I have found at World Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Professor Anderson is a coach, mentor, and motivator in every way both on and off the mat.
I’m a 40+ year old, 9-5, family guy that’s been training at WJJA 3 – 4x / week for the last 7 months. On any given day a guy like me trains with young national champion wrestlers, a world combat submission grappling champion and many larger, stronger talented guys and I have never had any fear for my safety.
I’ve been training at WJJA for a number of years now, while also frequently dropping in at other gyms around the country. What we have at WJJA is ‘special’. It’s a perfect balance of a ‘family-esque’ feel (humble, caring, and welcoming group of teammates) but still has a focus on leveling-up and training hard.
Professor Anderson has a unique ability to connect with people and give world class instruction. He has an amazing wrestling, MMA and Jiu-Jitsu background but most importantly he knows how to coach and get the best out of people.
New to BJJ? Start at World Jiu Jitsu Academy
World Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 World Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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