Don’t be talked out of what you want… even by Your-self!
Here is a video of me in the 2006 Colorado State Championship purple belt finals. (Sorry the audio is messed up) My opponent, Jason Spallek, was a dominant competitor at that time... In fact, [...]
Meaning behind the FargoBJJ Symbol
I've been asked a few times about the FargoBJJ Logo... Who came up with it?... does it mean anything? The answer is it was just a collaborative effort between myself and my wife Sarah. [...]
Fun-17-A/B: Single Leg Def / Frame and Pummel from Half Guard
When our opponent attacks with the Single leg take down and has strong head position and posture, we use the 'Put on the Boot' method. [...]
Steve Gable Seminar 2020 – *** CANCELLED ***
***** This event has been CANCELLED ***** Prof. Steve Gable Combat Jiu-jitsu Seminar Combat Jiu-jitsu/Combat Grappling is a form of training which focuses on how to incorporate striking into the positional system of Jiu-jitsu in [...]
Fargo Jiu-jitsu Classes – Explanation of Class Types
The Fargo BJJ Academy is growing bigger and bigger every month and that means more students are filling the classes. We are always striving to bring you the very best Jiu-jitsu instruction and positive growth [...]
Collecting for Annual YWCA donations
Fargo BJJ Academy supports the YWCA's mission of helping women and children escape violence, homelessness, and crisis. Every year we do what we can by collecting donations of highly needed items for the family's under the [...]
What you can and can’t do in Self Defense – Use of Force Laws in ND and MN
What are the use of force laws in Self Defense? Can I physically remove a trespasser from my home or property if he won't leave? As a self defense instructor I get asked questions [...]
Fargo BJJ – Veterans Day Fundraiser
In conjunction with Detroit Lakes BJJ & Red River Judo, Fargo BJJ will be hosting a Veterans Day Fundraiser for the We Defy Foundation This Sunday November 10th at 12 noon - 2pm. Suggested [...]
Alex Huddleston Seminar 2019
Alex Huddleston is a long time martial artist, former Bellator Fighter and accomplished Easton BJJ Blackbelt and competitor. His Instructional DVD on 'Lapel Guard' is about to drop on BJJfanatics soon, and it is our [...]
Half Day Summer Camps at Fargo Brazilian jiu-jitsu
We are excited to announce that Fargo BJJ & Kickboxing Academy will be holding half day summer camps for kids! CAMP 1: Wrestling June 10th, 12th 14th An introduction to basic wrestling and wrestling for [...]
What we actually do… More than just martial arts!
Recently, I was reminded by a student of a post I had made on facebook a while back talking about the importance of our good 'Gym Culture'. It motivated this student to make a [...]
The ritual of ‘Bowing’ in the Academy.
Rituals are a feature of all known human societies. You can make the argument that the societies with the strongest ritualistic traditions most likely are the strongest and most beneficial societies to be a [...]
How to use the Self Check-In Kiosk at the front desk.
The Self Check-In Kiosk has arrived! Due to the substantial growth of the academy over the last few years we've been finding it more and more difficult to accurately track the attendance and progress of [...]
Ian Leiberman Seminar 2019
IAN LIEBERMAN SEMINAR - Saturday Feb 23rd - Session 1, 10am - Session 2, 2pm Ian began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2006 with Amal Easton in Boulder, CO, and has continued his Jiu-jitsu journey [...]
Don’t jump out of the boat! – Taking time off and Injuries
Like any endeavor that requires a lengthy commitment, there will always be times where the pressures of life start to grind against your training time. Also, like any sport no matter how safe, there are [...]
Fargo Kickboxing Classes
- Are you looking for a great way to spice up your fitness blues? - Would you like to learn practical techniques that will help you in a self-defense situation? Then the Fargo Muay Thai [...]
A Little About Fargo BJJ Academy
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling-based martial art whose central theme is the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force him to submit. Due to the fact that control is generally easier [...]
5 TIPS ON HOW TO STAY ON TRACK WITH YOUR TRAINING.
5 TIPS ON HOW TO STAY ON TRACK WITH YOUR TRAINING. Tip #1 – Think of the benefits It helps if you clarify the reasons why you decided to do more or less of something, [...]
The History of Muay Thai
Various forms of kickboxing have long been practiced throughout mainland Southeast Asia. In Thailand, Muay Thai evolved from muay boran (ancient boxing), an unarmed combat method which would probably have been used by Siamese soldiers [...]
Eliot Marshall Seminar 2018 – Gi & NoGI – Kids & Adults
Prof. Eliot Marshall is an accomplished Easton BJJ Black belt competitor and UFC Fighter. He was featured on the Ultimate Fighter Season 8 and is the head coach of one of MMA's Top fight Teams... 'Elevation Fight [...]
People tell you to kill your ego… well, that may not be a good idea!
Bruce Lee wrote that: “Punches and kicks are tools to kill the ego.” It’s become a training cliche. Whether you are training with weapons or weights, someone will eventually tell you that your ego is [...]
What is Self Defense?
The topic of training for Self Defense has come up around the Academy a lot recently so I figured I would write a quick post giving an overview about what it means to me, [...]
Helio ‘SONECA’ Seminar 2018
WHO - BJJ Legend and Master instructor Helio 'SONECA' WHAT - Seminars for GI, NoGi & Kids WHEN - Saturday Feb 10: 10am Kids / 12pm GI / 3pm NoGi WHERE - Fargo BJJ Academy HOW [...]
What it’s like to try a class at Fargo BJJ?
The rise of the UFC and Mixed Martial Arts has brought a lot of attention to, and popularized Brazilian Jiu-jitsu greatly… but unfortunately it gives many people the wrong idea as to what is going [...]
Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Self Defense
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling oriented Martial Art style with proficiency on ground fighting. Since the beginning, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was developed out of real fighting situations standing up or on the ground. In that regard [...]