Everyone Welcome to Be Strangled. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Hamel, MN — serving Plymouth, Medina, and the west metro. Gi & No-Gi for adults and kids, taught by certified black belt instructors. Your first class is free.
From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
BJJ · Gi
BJJ Foundations (Gi)
All levels · Adults
Foundations focuses on the essential skills of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — takedowns, takedown defense, and ground-based techniques — cycling through everything we believe a beginner needs to master.
BJJ · No-Gi
No-Gi Foundations
All levels · Adults
No-Gi Foundations follows the same themes as Gi Foundations, adapted for the difference in grips when a gi is not worn — a faster-paced game built on the same core principles of leverage and control.
Kids BJJ · Gi
Youth Class (Ages 9–13)
Ages 9 – 13
Our kids program helps children of all abilities develop physical fitness, self-defense, and self-confidence. Experienced instructors teach the basics of Jiu Jitsu — positions, techniques, and the confidence to go about everyday life without fear.
Kids BJJ · Gi
Ham Dawgs! (Ages 5–8)
Ages 5 – 8
Our newest class for our youngest practitioners. The Ham Dawgs program focuses on fun, movement, and the very basics of Jiu Jitsu in a game-based learning environment.
BJJ · Gi & No-Gi
Live Sparring (Rolling)
All levels
This is where you get to test your skills. Live sparring — rolling — lets you apply your techniques, strategies, and skills in a dynamic, realistic setting.
BJJ · Gi & No-Gi
Open Mat / Open Roll
All levels
Open training time that brings in guests from outside the gym. Get your live rounds in, find a partner to drill with, or sit on the side and talk shop — a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere.
About
Why train at Hamel Jiu Jitsu Club
Hamel Jiu Jitsu Club is more than just a gym — we're a community dedicated to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the personal growth it brings to every practitioner. Located in Hamel, MN, on the western edge of Plymouth, we serve the greater Plymouth, Medina, and west metro area. What began with a vision for an inclusive training environment for all skill levels has grown into a family of 180+ members united by their passion for the art.
Whether you're chasing your first stripe or preparing for the podium, our certified black belt instructors and modern, state-of-the-art facility provide the environment and support to help you succeed. We train both Gi and No-Gi throughout the week, with dedicated youth programs for kids ages 5–13. Hamel Jiu Jitsu is an affiliate of M-Theory Martial Arts in St. Louis Park, under Professor Ishmael Bentley, and is connected with sister school M-Theory West in Chaska. Everyone is welcome here — regardless of age, gender, or experience level. Come as you are.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At Hamel Jiu Jitsu Club, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've
joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the
constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in
motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.
Head Coach. From my first steps on the mats in high school to years of training nationwide, Jiu Jitsu has been my lifelong passion — where sport, science, and art meet, and curiosity drives growth for me and my students.
Darrin Homme
Brown Belt
Coach and Owner. Wrestling since third grade and now a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt, Darrin blends decades of coaching experience with a passion for problem-solving on the mats — competing, learning, and sharing the art with his students and friends.
Matt Brouse
Purple Belt
Coach. Purple belt Matt Brouse combines over 20 years of coaching in strength sports with a passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. A competitor in strongman, powerlifting, and more, he now brings his expertise to Hamel Jiu Jitsu, helping students build strength, resilience, and skill on the mats.
Nah-Tieh Bropleh
Blue Belt
Youth Coach & Manager. I'm the manager at Hamel Jiu Jitsu, where I help keep everything running smoothly so our coaches can focus on teaching and our students can focus on improving. My goal is to make sure every person who walks through our doors feels welcomed, supported, and excited to train.
Jake Goldschmidt
Blue Belt
Youth Coach. I'm a former three-sport high-school athlete with 15 years under the bar who fell in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I coach kids to build confidence, coordination, and character — safely and with a smile.
Schedule
Weekly class schedule
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
No-Gi / All Levels
Monday
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMEssentials (Gi)
7:30 – 8:15 PMEssentials (No-Gi)
8:15 – 8:45 PMSparring (No-Gi)
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMEssentials (No-Gi)
5:00 – 5:45 PMHam Dawgs — 5-8yo (Gi)
6:00 – 6:45 PMYouth 9-13yo (Gi)
7:00 – 7:45 PMEssentials (Gi)
7:45 – 8:15 PMSparring (Gi)
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMEssentials (Gi)
7:00 – 7:45 PMEssentials (No-Gi)
7:45 – 8:15 PMSparring (No-Gi)
Thursday
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMEssentials (No-Gi)
5:00 – 5:45 PMHam Dawgs — 5-8yo (Gi)
6:00 – 6:45 PMYouth 9-13yo (Gi)
7:00 – 7:45 PMEssentials (Gi)
7:45 – 8:15 PMSparring (Gi)
Friday
6:30 – 7:30 AMOpen Roll (Gi)
Saturday
9:00 – 9:45 AMYouth All Ages (No-Gi)
10:00 – 11:00 AMEssentials (Gi)
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What students say
Loved by our community
★★★★★5.0 · perfect rating on Google
“
Just moved to Minnesota and we were looking for a fun and engaging gym to pick up our Jiujitsu journey where we left off. Hamel made an excellent first impression and we are very excited to be joining the team!! :)
AllisonBlue Belt“
We recently joined the kids program at Hamel Jiu Jitsu. Our daughter loves it. So many teachers from across the extended community teach here and it has been a great experience!
RebeccaYouth Parent“
Amazing place to learn and grow. You will not find a better or more supportive atmosphere, from top to bottom.
ZachNew Student
Contact
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Questions before your first class? Reach out — we're happy to help.
No contract. No commitment. Just come train with us for a week and see what modern grappling instruction feels like. If it's not for you, no hard feelings.
★★★★★5.0 on Google
“Just moved to Minnesota and we were looking for a fun and engaging gym to pick up our Jiujitsu journey where we left off. Hamel made an excellent first impression and we are very excited to be joining the team!! :)”
— Allison
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