The Academy Elk River

Jul 2023

This gym is 100% Veteran friendly! I absolutely love the place! The Coaches and students were so welcoming when I walked in on 01/31/22. I have been training BJJ 2-3 times per week since that time, and have built some really great friendships as a result. Since leaving military service 12 years ago, martial arts have been a huge coping mechanism and they have re-lit a fire in me. I even competed for the first time at 41 years old. During my preparation for my first competition, there was no shortage of support from my Coaches and Training Partners. I got the bug! So grateful to Coach Adam and We Defy Foundation for granting me an opportunity to train BJJ!

Jun 2022

The hardest part for me was walking through the front door! Six years later I’m still a member and two, soon to be all three of my kids are a part of the little champions program. I highly recommend the Academy Elk River for true self defense solutions.

Mar 2020

Top notch coaches and members set up for what ever your goal may be fitness, self defense, competition they do it all and tailor it for all ages, skill levels and body types. I would highly recommend.