Founded in 2012 the Academy Elk River is dedicated to the creative and hard working individual. We specialize in training people of all walks of life with both modern and traditional training methods. Most schools teach boring drills with a one size fits all approach. Our primary focus is on guiding you safely to learn skills and techniques that are effective and easy to learn. We love to train beginners and have a special foundations program where you can learn at your own pace.

If you are serious about competition or taking a deeper dive into serious training we have higher level classes that focus on ehancing existing skills and making you fight/ tournament ready. Our muay thai athletes have competed and won nationally and internationally and our kids competition team regularly enters local jiu jitsu tournaments.

We are an affilate of the world renowned Academy MN headed up by Coach Greg Nelson trainer to 4 UFC Champions. Our head coach, Adam Ahern, began studying with Coach Greg in 1991, and was a lead coach at Academy HQ for many years. Most students at the Academy just train for fun, fitness, and self-defense. If you are interested in one on one coaching please call (763)250-4640