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Professor Anderson is a great instructor! He is very patient and I am amazed at how much our 9 year old son has learned from him in just a few months. Our son has some physical challenges and Professor Anderson works around them and helps him to do things in Jiu-Jitsu that I didn't think he would be able to do. Enrolling our son here has been one of the best things that we have done for him!
This is THE place to get your kids into. Professor Jeremy is OUTSTANDING with the kiddos, teaching them focus and discipline as well as life skills. My husband and I are so grateful for Professor Jeremy and all he has taught to our kiddos and will continue to do so in the future.
A month ago I walked into WJJA with my eight-year old daughter with a plan of introducing her to some sort of physical activity, as a long winter quickly approaches here in Minneapolis. I thought martial arts would be a great way for her to stay active… it was a soft sell. Just checking the place (WJJA) out, completely unannounced. Well, needless to say, what a difference a month makes. I (not my daughter) joined and if only I joined many moons ago. What a great time! Prof. Anderson and his team have really created a welcoming environment that adds up to the best workout and fellowship that money can buy. I’m 45, with zero martial arts or wrestling experience and never watched MMA. I truly can’t wait to get to class work up a great sweat, compete and learn. Hat’s off Prof. Anderson.
Professor Jeremy and his staff are great with kids. Very encouraging and good at building confidence. And based in the number of adults who appear for the next class, I'd guess he's good with them also. We drive 20+ miles round trip for each class, and WJJ is well worth it. Try it.
Started a month and a half ago, and turned out it was the best choice. Not only you work out, but learn self defense techniques while having fun. The environment at WJJ is more than friendly. Team members help each other out and Professor explains in detail the techniques. It is an excellent place to grow mentally, socially, and physically. Would recommend in a heartbeat!
I was a bit nervous before I entered the academy for the first time. I had no prior martial arts experience and had no idea how I would fare. Professor Anderson and the students made me feel very welcome from the start. Learning Jiu Jitsu (something completely out of my wheelhouse) has been a humbling and incredibly rewarding experience so far. Each time I go, it is one hour that completely frees my mind of any issues that might be swirling around in my noggin. It's my form of meditation. And I just received my first stripe on my white belt and cannot wait to continue my journey!
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. That is not the case in all gyms and it comes straight from Professor Anderson and filters down to everyone else in the room. He has built in our gym a strong sense of community and a real team that trains together and looks to improve each other every day through safe but intense training.
Professor Anderson has not just the qualification to teach but also the ability to transfer that knowledge in easily grasped blocks that he links together in a movement chain.
The consistent training has allowed me to see significant improvements in my flexibility, strength and overall durability. I haven’t felt this good since I was just out of college!
Can’t say enough good things about this place. I was fortunate enough to train here for two weeks while in town for work. The environment was friendly, welcoming, and safe, without a hint of ego. Their programs for both kids and adults are fantastic, and the instructors are equal parts passionate and knowledgeable. If you’re in the area and have been considering trying jiu-jitsu, wait no longer - you won’t regret going to World Jiu-Jitsu Academy!
Saturday Recap at Grappling Industries Recap, highlights, and notes: Over 700 competitors registered for the tournament. We had 10 of our team members competing and we had first timers and a few people who’ve done this same tournament multiple times. On top of that, watching Nick V compete was nothing but amazing (all who […]
Feel that February lull? The New Year’s motivation has faded, and maybe you’re feeling it-the energy isn’t the same, the excuse get louder, and skipping a session seems easier. But guess what? Plenty of people are still showing up still putting in the work, still getting better. Discipline beats motivation every time. If you’re feeling […]
Kids earn their stripes on the mats, literally and figuratively. Jiu Jitsu is not like anything else. There’s immediate feedback. If you’re listening and focusing, you do it right. You execute. You win. If you’re distracted and not paying attention. You end up lost. And end up losing. Jiu Jitsu promotes positive behaviours because it […]
These men represent the heart and soul of our gym – some of the original members who have been with us from the start. More than just teammates, they’ve become mentors, coaches, and leaders who have helped shaped this gym into what it is today through their dedication, knowledge, and relentless work ethic, they’ve not […]
Earning your Purple belt in jiu jitsu isn’t about being your strongest or most gifted–it’s about grit, patience, and showing up even when it’s hard. It means you’ve faced struggles, learned to adapt, and proven that consistent effort beats raw talent overtime. It’s a symbol of your growth.
The OG’s of WJJ… quite literally These four men were there since the beginning, nearly 15 years ago. In 2012, when WJJ was first established. Their truly represent perseverance and discipline, the hallmarks of martial artists.
Jiu Jitsu may be a physically intense and often violent martial art, but it teaches us something invaluable: the wisdom of restraint. On the mats, practitioners learn to harness power and control, mastering techniques to neutralize threats without escalating them. This training helps develop a keen understanding of when and why to use force, making […]
Sometimes life gets busy, we stop training for a while, or fall into a lull. But in jiu jitsu, the only way to get back on track is simple: show up. Every time you walk onto the mat, you’re choosing progress over perfection. It doesn’t matter if it’s been days, weeks, or months – each […]
Most people have a complete and delusional sense of confidence within their own fighting skills. The rear neared choke (RNC) is one of the most powerful and effective submissions in Jiu Jitsu. By targeting blood flow to the brain, the RNC can quickly and safely subdue someone with minimal force. Learning this technique – and […]
In Jiu Jitsu, it’s crucial to avoid falling into traps while recognizing how to use them to your advantage. A skilled opponent will bait you into making mistakes, whether through positional pressure or feigned openings. Awareness and patience are your best defense against these setups. However, you can flip the script by using traps of […]