Grand Forks hosts a compact but highly rated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with three notable gyms. Among them, Grand Forks Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy and C3 Training Facility both hold perfect 5.0 ratings from 42 and 11 reviews respectively, while Progressive Martial Arts maintains a strong 4.8 rating based on 32 reviews. These gyms contribute to a focused and well-regarded BJJ environment in the area.
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Grand Forks, ND
Grand Forks Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy delivers martial arts and self-defense education at 2750 Gateway Drive in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The academy extends the training curriculum developed by the Fargo BJJ Academy team, which has instructed students across the region since 2008. The instructional program is directed by head coach Professor Preston Fish, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor George Andersch. The academy's lineage traces through Andersch to American jiu-jitsu pioneer Amal Easton and the Renzo Gracie team. Fish oversees technical curriculum for both adult students and youth practitioners. Class offerings include foundational and advanced gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, no-gi submission grappling, youth BullyProof classes, and kickboxing sessions focusing on pad work, combinations, and footwork. Training emphasizes positional control, escapes, and leverage over raw athleticism. New students can register for a complimentary orientation class.
Grand Forks, ND
C3 Training Facility is listed in Grand Forks, North Dakota with boxing and striking as its martial-arts focus and a $$ price-range symbol. Boxing is the narrower punching-centered discipline, whereas striking is the wider term for stand-up combat based on impactful attacks. Those labels give the record a clear stand-up profile, offering a simple distinction for a beginner who is comparing combat-sport categories. For a competitor, the same pair identifies boxing within a broader striking orientation rather than a wrestling, judo, or other grappling classification. C3 Training Facility’s Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States location and $$ symbol complete the supplied description, while the record does not support claims about particular formats, people, or physical features.
Grand Forks, ND
Progressive Martial Arts operates at 1604 S Washington Suite B2 in Grand Forks, ND, situated in the lower level of the Darkside Tattoo building. Established in Grand Forks in 1995, the facility serves martial artists across Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and neighboring communities. Instruction includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, boxing, and youth martial arts. The academy is owned and operated by father and son black belts Ken Greer and Josh Greer, who share more than 40 combined years of martial arts experience. Ken Greer holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with extensive background coaching fighters in Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, and MMA. Josh Greer has trained in BJJ and mixed martial arts since 2010 and has coached at PMA for over 10 years. In addition to civilian classes, the gym has partnered with local law enforcement agencies to provide defensive tactics and subject control training. Group classes run Monday through Thursday as well as on weekends. Prospective students can contact the academy by phone or email to learn about membership options.
