Our state of the art facility is located just 1 mile north of the Minneapolis city border in Brooklyn Center MN and features:


Over 7000 square feet
Fully matted clean safe training floor
Two large class rooms
Mirrors
Fitness equipment
12 heavy bags
Free weights
Locker rooms
Shower
Regulation size boxing ring
Cage Fence
Fully stocked pro-shop
Conveniently located next to Athletic Performance INC. & Coyote Chiropractic

Minnesota Martial Arts Academy:
6840 Shingle Creek Pkway, Suite #24
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
United States

Contact Information:
Day Phone: 763-560-5696
Contact: Andy Grahn or Nat McIntyre

Email: Info@MMAACombatZone.com

ABOUT THE ACADEMY
Since our organization was established in 1992, we have had a reputation for excellence! The Academy is a one-of-a-kind facility that specializes in realistic self-defense and fitness.

In our split classroom facility, students are taught skills, techniques and training methods in the art(s) and program(s) of their choice. Our blend of traditional and contemporary martial arts will not only provide you with a unique and effective self-defense program but a means for overall personal development and discipline. We will be the Martial Arts school that best supports our student's needs, physical and mental development and maintain our academy's VISION of Top Quality Instruction, State-of-the-Art Training, and a Student First Philosophy.

Greg Nelson has his roots in athletic training and competition. Nelson is a former University of Minnesota Wrestling Team member and an All-American high school gymnast. Since starting his martial arts training in 1983, Mr. Nelson has earned Full Instructor Credentials in Jun Fan Martial Arts/Jeet Kune Do Concepts, the Filipino Martial Arts, and a Level III Instructor in Maphilindo Silat under Guru Dan Inosanto. Mr. Nelson is also a Full Instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Chai Sirisute of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA. A grappler at heart, Nelson earned the level of Advanced Student in Shoot Wrestling under Sensei Yurinaga Nakamura, and a certified Full Instructor in Combat Submission Wrestling under Erik Paulson. In 2002 Greg was awarded his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under professor Pedro Sauer. Greg has taught tactical training to numerous Federal and local law enforcement agencies and military units, including the FBI, the US Army National Guard, and the Federal Air Marshalls. In addition, Greg is a husband and father of two young children. Greg is also a 2 time cancer survivor after beating first non-nodgkins lymphoma and secondly beating a rare form of nerve cancer called neurolymphomatosis.

MMAA Mission Statement
"Dedicated to the Hard Working and Creative Individual, and to the integrity of the combative martial arts"

Philosophy
Every good standing member is part of the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy team. The Academy understands that "the strength of the wolf is in the pack and the strength of the pack is in the wolf." As every student improves, the Academy also improves. The Academy's success is determined by the students successes, for the Academy cannot exist without them.