Academy of Combat Arts Fargo

3332 4th Ave S D, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

4.8 (94 reviews)

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Gi MMA Muay Thai Self-Defense Wrestling

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Join the top Fargo Mixed Martial Arts Gym. Muay Thai, BJJ, Women's Kickboxing, Wrestling, Boxing & MMA training. Free 30 day trial. 701-478-2242.

https://www.fmaca.com/

(701) 478-2242

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Coaches

Ben Simons

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, professional MMA fighter, and Bellator veteran with over a decade of experience in Muay Thai, BJJ, and mixed martial arts. Primarily coaches the Muay Thai program but also supports the Jiu-Jitsu and Women’s Kickboxing programs.

Cody Lincoln

BJJ Black Belt

All Army Combatives Tournament Runner Up 2010, National Guard Combatives Tournament Champion 2011 and 2012, and Professional MMA Fighter.

Dillon Boen

Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Dylan Spicer, from whom he has received all of his rank. Works as a Physician Assistant in Cardiology and Internal Medicine at Lake Region Healthcare. Interested in modern grappling trends and the shifting meta; preferred submissions are the cross-collar choke and the armbar.

Dylan Spicer

Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Greg Nelson and Pedro Sauer

Certified Combat Submission Wrestling Coach under Erik Paulson, UFC Coach and Cornerman, and 7-0 Professional MMA. Started training in 1999; trained under Greg Nelson and Sean Sherk; Coach Level III in Erik Paulson Combat Submission Wrestling; multiple time medalist and competitor in Fargo Open, The Midwest Sub Hunt, NAGA, US Grappling Association, and Tournament of Pros.

Jutin Lordeman

Martial arts journey began in 1997. Introduced to mixed martial arts in 2005 after a chance encounter led to his first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. As a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, achieved multiple podium finishes in IBJJF competition, including Gold at Minneapolis Open and Bronze at Miami Open, Las Vegas Open, and Minneapolis Open.

Katie Stensgard

Dedicated martial artist, competitor, and community advocate. Decorated competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai; accomplishments listed include 2024 Purple Belt World Master’s Champion, 2024 Purple Belt Pan Ams Champion, and 2023 Blue Belt World Master’s Champion. Co-founded The Uprising Project ND.

Sam Lemaire

brown belt in jiu jitsu

Began training in Jiu-Jitsu in 2019 after several years of kickboxing. Joined the Academy of Combat Arts, where she is now a brown belt in jiu jitsu, and teaches the women’s-only and co-ed no-gi classes. Active competitor since white belt with multiple submission victories in high-level events.

Timmy Carpenter

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt

Began his martial arts journey in 2009 at the Academy of Combat Arts, where he rose from white belt to black belt. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over a decade of experience. Leads the No-Gi program and assists with the women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program.

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Branden Berchem

Thank you for allowing my 8 year old son to drop in to warm up for his tournament in Fargo this weekend. The Academy gyms are top notch and have a great reputation for producing great athletes. Much appreciated!!
Posted 5 months ago
Chris Green

I Want To Become The Next Boxing Champion!! My Goal is to go Pro in late 2027 or early 2028, (I wanna give back to the Kids & Teens that cannot maybe afford Nice/New UFC or Boxing Gear!!) I love the sport of boxing and I love watching mix martial arts. I currently been boxing for 4 years now, I hope I can go to more good gyms - Chris ‘The Lantern’ Green 🥊
Posted 11 months ago
Anastasia Dostert

ACA has been truly a wonderful place for me to train at. I couldn’t be more pleased! The coach’s all are very knowledgeable with years of experience. Being a woman, I feel safe at this gym and it’s a great environment with amazing people. This gym also has awesome women’s bjj classes and women’s kickboxing classes! I recommend ANYONE who is thinking about learning any martial art- Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA, BJJ - Check out ACA. Happy I found this gym!
Posted 1 year ago
Mac Nelson

Awesome Facility! Knowledgeable coaching staff and a very polished team of Martial Artists. Every time I come to visit, I feel welcomed and ALWAYS end up leaving with a smile and a bag filled with sweat-soaked gear. If you are looking to train in Martial Arts in the F/MH area, whether it is striking, grappling or full spectrum MMA; The ACA should be your first choice!
Posted 1 year ago
Peter Meimban

only had the fortune of training here for one day, but it was well worth the time and effort to travel. if you live in the area, you should definitely sign up. i spent the day with one of their blue belts who also teaches classes there (Mr. Aaron Moritz) and my brain is filled to the brim; what more from their higher belts? great people with tons of great technique to teach. and the instruction is detailed and top notch. highly recommended!
Posted 8 years ago