American School-Martial Arts

American School of Martial Arts operates at 14869 Hwy 13 S in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Doing business as American MMA, the academy provides combat sports training and self-defense instruction for children, teenagers, and adult practitioners across the Prior Lake region. The training facility encompasses over 4,200 square feet of Zebra mats for group instruction, alongside heavy bags, speed bags, double end bags, and a dedicated back area with thick mats for takedown practice. Affiliated with the Rodrigo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Network, the academy teaches Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ground defense alongside striking disciplines. Instruction spans mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, wrestling, and youth character development programs. Classes emphasize real-world defensive principles, physical conditioning, and structured technique under close coach supervision. New students can contact the Prior Lake academy to arrange an introductory lesson in the private lesson room.