Red River Traditional
About
Red River Traditional offers a comprehensive martial arts experience with disciplines including MMA, kickboxing, and karate, providing diverse training options for students of all ages. The gym is led by Master Jim Grimestad, whose coaching style balances enthusiasm with high expectations, creating an environment where students are encouraged to push their limits while receiving structured guidance. Members consistently note that the program emphasizes not just physical skills but also character development, with lessons in integrity, perseverance, and self-control woven into the training.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Master Jim Grimestad for his fantastic teaching, positive attitude, and ability to keep students engaged while maintaining high expectations. They highlight how the program builds self-confidence, personal discipline, and character traits like integrity and perseverance, with many families training there for multiple years. One review mentions a concerning driving incident involving a vehicle associated with the gym, but this is an isolated comment amidst overwhelming positive feedback about the training experience itself.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Hoang Pham
4 years ago
My son has have the Taekwondo lessons in the Red River Traditional Taekwondo for almost a year and we love it. We appreciate the enthusiasm but strict enough to kids of Master Jim Grimestad, we appreciate the helps of students with higher belts to lower ones.
Joseph Junglas
4 years ago
My children and I have been students at Red River Traditional Tae Kwon Do for many years. Master Jim is a fantastic teacher. He is easy going and fun, but also expects you to try hard and do your best. He will not give you anything you don't earn, but he will make you work hard to allow you to do things you would not have thought possible. Through the years he has helped teach my boys (and me) integrity, perseverance, and self control among other traits that will help us throughout our lives. I cannot recommend this program highly enough.
Grant Syverson
4 years ago
My son has been attending RRTKD for over 3 years and it has allowed him to grow in self confidence and personal discipline. Master Jim is an fantastic teacher who always has a great positive attitude and keeps the students engaged.
Marilea Bramer
4 years ago
We have had amazing experiences at Red River Traditional TaeKwonDo. Master Jim is phenomenal working with the students. He clearly cares about them and has high expectations. My kids developed their physical strength and their confidence. Master Jim is one in a million.
John
a month ago
Someone driving a RRTKD vehicle felt the need to tailgate me through north Fargo on ice-covered roads this morning. If their driving is indicative of how they handle their business, take it for what it's worth.