MMA Gyms in Brooklyn Center, MN
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The Academy MN
Brooklyn Center, MN
The Academy MN provides martial arts education and combat athletics instruction at 6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Suite 24 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Founded in 1992 by head coach Greg Nelson, the academy operates under the motto Opera non Verba, translating to Deeds Not Words, and has prepared multiple mixed martial arts champions on the global stage. The coaching leadership has guided prominent combat athletes including Brock Lesnar, Sean Sherk, Dave Menne, and Rose Namajunas. Training emphasizes physical conditioning, reality-tested self-defense mechanics, and structured progression for practitioners from initial introductory lessons through elite competition. Course offerings encompass adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with morning, midday, and evening gi and no-gi rolling sessions, Muay Thai striking, mixed martial arts classes, personal training, and a structured youth martial arts curriculum tailored for children ages 6 to 8 and ages 8 to 13.