I dropped in here for a free demo class on a Saturday while looking for a new reality-based jiu jitsu gym to call home after five years (pandemic interrupted) at another Minnesota-based gym after deciding I needed a change. I arrived only 5 minutes before class, sorry, but Steve welcomed me with open arms and the place was filled with the sounds of the students having fun talking before starting. Steve had a great relationship with the students and commanded their attention with minimal effort. Light stretches to start, followed by increasingly intense partner bag work blending kicks and punches. Then came technique which today was some sit through escapes from bottom.... read full review
December 2014
My kids have been going for two years. Steve is an excellent instructor with great patience. He has taught my children self discipline, focus, and has helped to greatly increase my daughter's self esteem. My children have learned to get themselves out of a number of physical situations if the need were ever to arise. Very simple gym (room with a mat), very reasonable fees, and I would recommend to any one. Steve teaches adults and children.
I dropped in here for a free demo class on a Saturday while looking for a new reality-based jiu jitsu gym to call home after five years (pandemic interrupted) at another Minnesota-based gym after deciding I needed a change. I arrived only 5 minutes before class, sorry, but Steve welcomed me with open arms and the place was filled with the sounds of the students having fun talking before starting. Steve had a great relationship with the students and commanded their attention with minimal effort. Light stretches to start, followed by increasingly intense partner bag work blending kicks and punches. Then came technique which today was some sit through escapes from bottom.... read full review
My kids have been going for two years. Steve is an excellent instructor with great patience. He has taught my children self discipline, focus, and has helped to greatly increase my daughter's self esteem. My children have learned to get themselves out of a number of physical situations if the need were ever to arise. Very simple gym (room with a mat), very reasonable fees, and I would recommend to any one. Steve teaches adults and children.