5406 43rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
Learn Jiu Jitsu in Minneapolis. World of Self-Defense / Combat Ju-Jitsu offers realistic self defense martial arts training for adults & children. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Great school and sort of a low key hidden gem. This is NOT Brazilian Jiujitsu. Their "lineage" has deep roots in combative Hawaiian Jujitsu and US military Judo, by way of American servicemen stationed at Fort Snelling back in the day. A real modern American/Minnesota story! A typical class starts off with warmup, followed by a traditional jujitsu self-defense curriculum, some instruction on techniques for the day, and then they get straight into bagwork, sparring and rolling. I had to stop going due to unrelated health reasons but this was by far the most practical school I had joined where you can pick up effective self defense skills immediately. Safety is greatly emphasized. Amazing how much you can get done in only an hour! As I understand, their more competitive students attend local grappling & combative tournaments with great success. A humble, friendly, no-nonsense school with a great instructor!
Posted 12 months agoI 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. Class finished three rounds of rolling and then everyone seemed to be welcome to hang out and talk, stretch, or even keep rolling. Steve invited me at this time to roll with him which I love to see. An owner engaged and willing to roll with all students! He was patient but forceful and made me tap a half dozen times before he had had enough! The diversity of the students is great, many women present and a great age range so anybody should feel welcome. No snobbery here with uniform rules and a focus on fun while learning a very real and practical version of jiu jitsu. Nothing fancy but a tremendous value thanks to building ownership offering the lowest tuition rates in town. Truly a unique and historic school! Thank you again for letting me join you!
Posted 2 years agoMy 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.
Posted 11 years agoFirst school I ever trained with and can say that it was an awesome experience! Steve is a wonderful instructor and wants you to succeed!
Posted 6 years agoFantastic instructor, his teaching gives reality and competition variations. Oldest jujitsu school in MN.
Posted 9 years ago