Halloween Open Mat – Saturday, October 31!
Get ready for some Halloween fun on the mats! Join us at Fargo BJJ Academy on Saturday, October 31, at Noon for our Halloween Open… Read More »Halloween Open Mat – Saturday, October 31!
Kids Program Updates 2027
As Fargo BJJ continues to grow, we are always looking for ways to improve our programs andprovide our students with the highest-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction… Read More »Kids Program Updates 2027
Professor George Andersch: BJJ Experience and Lineage.
Professor George Andersch is a fourth-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, lifelong martial artist and founder of Fargo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. With nearly 30 years of… Read More »Professor George Andersch: BJJ Experience and Lineage.
What Actually Happens When Someone “Goes to Sleep” From a BJJ Choke
When someone goes unconscious from a BJJ blood choke, they are not actually “going to sleep.” They are fainting. The medical word for that is… Read More »What Actually Happens When Someone “Goes to Sleep” From a BJJ Choke
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Right for You?
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Right for You? If you’ve been considering starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you’ve probably asked yourself:“Is this something I can actually do?”The short answer… Read More »Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Right for You?
What to Expect in Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class
What to Expect in Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class Starting something new always comes with a level of uncertainty. For many people considering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the… Read More »What to Expect in Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class
Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is the Most Effective Self Defense System
Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is the Most Effective Self Defense System When people think about self defense, they often imagine punches, kicks, or memorized techniques practiced… Read More »Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is the Most Effective Self Defense System
The Power of Jiu-jitsu is Chaos
Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art first. It can be practiced as a sport… and I love the sport side of it. I’ve competed. I’ve coached… Read More »The Power of Jiu-jitsu is Chaos
Control Before Submission
Submissions Don’t Come First. Control Does. One of the founding principles of our Fargo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class is control. Not just control of a position…… Read More »Control Before Submission
Comparison is the Thief of Joy!
I was working out yesterday when an older gentleman walked up to me between sets and asked how old I was. I told him I’m… Read More »Comparison is the Thief of Joy!