Grand Forks Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy
About
Grand Forks Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy offers training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and kickboxing, with classes that are well structured and follow an excellent curriculum. The facilities are consistently described as super clean and well maintained, providing a professional environment for training. Members appreciate the small class sizes that allow for personalized attention from knowledgeable instructors.
Members experience a welcoming family environment where both beginners and experienced practitioners feel comfortable. Coach Preston receives specific praise for his fantastic teaching style backed by years of experience, with reviewers noting his patience and genuine care for student improvement regardless of skill level. The gym culture is described as friendly and inclusive, creating a martial arts community that members feel lucky to be part of. Training balances technique instruction, drilling sessions, and open mats that members find enjoyable and effective for both self defense and competition preparation.
The academy accommodates various goals, from those interested in competition to those seeking self defense skills or simply a good workout. Members who come from wrestling backgrounds appreciate how instructors help them integrate their existing skills with BJJ techniques. The gym has proven popular with traveling professionals who make it their regular training spot when in the area, as well as with families who train together.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and family environment, describing coaches and fellow members as friendly and creating an inclusive martial arts culture. They highlight Coach Preston's excellent teaching style, patience, and genuine care for student improvement at all skill levels. Reviewers appreciate the well structured classes with good balance between technique, drilling, and open mats, noting the facilities are super clean and well maintained. Many mention the gym's effectiveness for both self defense and competition preparation, with specific appreciation for how instructors help integrate existing skills like wrestling with BJJ techniques.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Thomas Pena
a year ago
This is a great academy to train at! I travel a lot for work and whenever I’m in Grand Forks I always train here. Coach Preston has a fantastic teaching style backed up with years of experience. The classes are well structured and have an excellent curriculum. The facilities are super clean and well maintained. My son has trained here with me several times and he loves it too. ❤️❤️❤️
Max Martens
2 months ago
I have been training here for the last couple months and I have had a great time. The coaches and other members are welcoming and also create a great martial arts culture that anybody would feel lucky to be apart of!!
Tyler Wilson
2 months ago
This place rules. If you’re looking to start training BJJ or Kickboxing, there’s no better place in the area. Small classes, knowledgeable instructors and friendly culture.
Roman Cruz
2 months ago
I’ve had a great experience training at this jujutsu gym. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping students improve, no matter their skill level. Classes are well-structured, with a good balance of technique, drilling, and open mats are always a blast! And Preston is an absolute stud super nice guy all around awesome coach!
Landon Kurtz
2 months ago
I started training at GF BJJ almost 1.5 years ago when I started school at UND, and it has been a great decision. The gym is an incredibly welcoming family environment, and extremely technically sound for both self defense and competition BJJ. I wrestled in high school, and the instructors at GF BJJ taught me how to use my wrestling with BJJ to best compliment my game. I would highly recommend the gym to anyone, whether you are interested in competing, self-defense, or just to get a good workout in!
Contact
2750 Gateway Dr E, Grand Forks, ND 58203, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed