Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kids BJJ & Muay Thai in Eden Prairie, MN. A structured, welcoming, high-level training environment for adults and children of all experience levels. Your first class is free.
From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
Structured, beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes designed to help you build confidence, improve your fitness, and learn practical self-defense skills. Train at your own pace in an ego-free environment.
A structured, supportive program that helps children develop confidence, discipline, and important life skills through martial arts — in a safe and encouraging environment.
Beginner-friendly Muay Thai kickboxing that develops timing, coordination, and power while improving cardiovascular endurance and overall fitness.
If you are looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or martial arts classes in Eden Prairie, MN, The Academy Eden Prairie provides a structured, welcoming, and high-level training environment for adults and children of all experience levels. Our programs are designed for beginners and experienced students alike, with classes that build a strong foundation through structured instruction, partner drills, and controlled live training. Each session introduces techniques in a way that is easy to understand, allowing students to develop skills gradually while improving fitness, coordination, and awareness. There's no pressure to perform and no expectation to already know anything — just show up ready to learn, and we'll handle the rest. Whether you're chasing self-defense, fitness, or a positive activity for your child, you'll train in an ego-free environment built on respect and shared progress.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At The Academy Eden Prairie, 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 instructor. Coach Hayden began martial arts training at age 5 in traditional Karate, earning his first-degree adult black belt in 2008 and currently holding a third-degree rank. In 2007 he began training in Muay Thai and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Cris Johnson. He was promoted to purple belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by Professor Pedro Sauer in May 2014 and earned his black sash in Muay Thai in June 2013. Since May 2012 he has professionally instructed students ages 4 and up in Karate, Muay Thai, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He competes regularly and has trained directly under Professor Pedro Sauer in Brazil during multiple visits.
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
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The new facility is incredible! There's tons of mat space, a dedicated weight training room upstairs, spacious lobby, big showers! The coaches and students are incredible in both the jiu jitsu and Muay Thai classes. I also love the CLA training style, I feel myself leveling up so much faster. Super thrilled to have started training here!
This is a high level jiu jitsu academy and an amazing facility! The professor is GREAT, very accomplished athlete and great coach! The place is super clean and nice, everyone is super cool and nice! Staff is GREAT! Highly recommended to train there and visit if you are in town only for a few days!
Getting my first belt with Coach Justin was so rewarding. I had never experienced any martial arts training prior to starting in November. Since then I've trained with some of the most honorable and skilled coaches, with fellow fighters who have had years of diverse experiences and styles, and have an incredible time while burning heaps of calories. It feels so good to be in shape, to feel secure and strong in my own body and to know that if needed I could dominate an aggressor and escape. I plan to continue to progress with my belts and to be an outstanding example of feminine strength for my two little girls. LIFE CHANGING — THANK YOU ACADEMY!
Awesome facility, great instructors and one of the best places around to get some quality (and fun) training in. They are very welcoming, even if you train at a different location.
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.
“The new facility is incredible! There's tons of mat space, a dedicated weight training room upstairs, spacious lobby, big showers! The coaches and students are incredible in both the jiu jitsu and Muay Thai classes. I also love the CLA training style, I feel myself leveling up so much faster. Super thrilled to have started training here!”
We'll reach out shortly to get you booked for your first free class. See you on the mats.
