This gym is my home away from home. The people are great, the classes are technical while giving…read moreyou a great workout. I love what this gym has done for my lifestyle.

This was where i learned to defend myself. i got to train with division iii to division i…read morewrestling champs, bellator fighters, ex-military and experience beyond your average person. And they were respectful, helpful and greatly contributed to my learning enough to feel confident should i ever have a physical confrontation arise. I also got in the best shape of my life here.

The best martial arts training in the area. When I first came I was welcomed by friendly people and…read morefelt at home. Been at it for a year and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. If you are thinking about BJJ come in and do a few trial classes(FREE!) you wont be disappointed!!!

Alliance has an amazing community with fantastic coaches. The team is welcoming and education into…read morethe world of BJJ is comprehensive.

I've never felt so included anywhere else. Everyone at Akagi genuinely supports each other, and it…read morereally feels like a family type community. From day one, people were welcoming, helpful, and always willing to go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable and improve. Whether you're new or experienced, you're treated with respect and encouraged to grow. The environment is positive, motivating, and honestly one of the best parts of training here.

Very nice gym, a little difficult to find, but the guys there are nice and informative and down to…read moreearth. I had a great time and if I'm in town again I'll definitely be back!

The Academy Eden Prairie has been a great place to train. The instruction is top notch and there…read moreis a very friendly atmosphere for students. I've been training Jiu-Jitsu for several years and have gotten in excellent shape and have increased my flexibility, all while learning practical self defense.

Take my 4yo here for kids MMA. Its amazing, worth every penny. Instructors are attentive and…read morepatient. They will calmly repeat the same instructions to each child as many times as they need without getting frustrated or making the child feel bad. They mix in physical activity and training with mental focus exercises. It has helped my child make huge strides in focusing on a task while filtering out distractions. I cant say enough about them, they have a free 30 day trial but most of the parents I've spoken to have signed up within a week or two.

I attended MKJA for over a year in the jiu jitsu Gracie Combatives program a couple nights a week…read more Through Master Toft's caring instruction I gained skill, strength, and renewed flexibility that I still enjoy to this day even though I am not training currently. The people there are family. I am excited for the opportunity when I can train with them again. Whether you have children that need direction and self esteem or you are an adult in need of a place that doesn't judge but encourages personal growth, I urge you to try out MKJA.

There are several closer, more convenient options for kids jiu-jitsu from our Golden Valley home,…read morebut we choose to attend MKJA for two reasons. First is the instructor David. He works incredibly hard to make MJKA a successful martial arts training center, communicates very well with and truly cares about the kids. We have also been impressed with Ben and Devante, his junior jiu jitsu instructors. Second, MKJA is one of only 3 Gracie Certified Training Centers in Minnesota where the Gracie Bullyproof program is taught, with the option of moving into the Gracie Combatives course as teenagers. Both the Bullyproof and Combatives courses have unique aspects to them, including prioritizing jiu jitsu as street self defense over jiu jitsu as a sport. We definitely recommend MKJA for anyone.

9 months later and I've gone from being an admirer of this gym to Crossfit MN (now Crossfit Edina)…read morebeing an integral part of my life. I now go Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Why? Not just to work out but to see a close group of friends that challenge each other every single time we work out together. Honestly, at first, it's super intimidating. You'll feel incompetent the first day, for the first month. But if you stick with it, my gosh it can change your entire perception on life. I eat cleaner, work harder, and have far more energy than when I started in February. If a scrawny guy like me can olympic lift, anybody can.

If I could give this gym less than one star I would. I have been Crossfitting for 3 years now, got…read morecertified, and was at an amazing gym in San Antonio called Mission Crossfit; the best, warmest, friendliest gym ever. I came home to MN for a wedding and obviously wanted to do a WOD; called this gym to ask for their drop in policy and the guy (assuming its the owner) said its 20 dollars, just come 10 minutes prior to sign the waiver. So I showed up with my girlfriend who had an introductory course and crossfitted one time before hand and wanted to participate again; the WOD looked completely scalable for her. We waited in the lobby on benches and after 15 minutes the owner walked up to us and said, "Can I help you with something?" as if we were shopping for Lululemon clothes in his gym and had just destroyed a whole pile of Speed shorts. I brushed it off and said I was there for a drop in WOD and just wanted to get a good workout in while on vacation and my friend wanted to join a crossfit gym. He asked me how long I had been crossfitting, and asked my friend who said she had the intro class and did one WOD prior and was still newer to the sport. He looked at me and said "You brought her to this gym to WOD and she has only done a WOD once?" I said, "It's all scalable, and I will modify for her as needed" which he ignored and said "Sign the waiver it's 25 dollars each" threw a pen and paper at us AND WALKED AWAY. I have never had such horrible customer service at a Crossfit gym from a fellow Crossfitter. He was acting like it was some secret community that you had to show a secret tattoo and kill a guy to be a part of. Needless to say we walked the F&*% out and did our own WOD at home; its not F#$%ing rocket science. I explained to my girlfriend, who really wanted to join a gym in the area that this is not how we would treat you at Mission Crossfit; I have brought numerous people from work and friends in for a class on the spot and have gotten them hooked because of how friendly and awesome our trainers are. Good job Crossfit MN, you were a complete jerk and lost service and respect from your fellow Crossfitters, I will never refer any friends or family to your gym. You might want to go back to customer service training and take some pointers; I know it's cold up here and people are generally rude, but be a team player, your representing an amazing organization that would not want A&*holes like you giving them a bad name.