Best Muay Thai Lessons Minneapolis Near Me

4worldlovers: Family owned by Chris and Jen Cichon, The Cellar Gym offers a variety of martial arts classes for adults and youth. Our adult programs include Fitness Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Youth classes include Kids BJJ and Kids Muay Thai broken into three age groups: Pre-school martial arts for 4-5 years old, Kids martial arts for 6-9 years old, and Teen martial arts for 10-15 years old.

4worldlovers: Enrique Muniz was born in Mexico City, Mexico . A byproduct of a broken home, he sought out martial arts as a way of coping with a negative family environment and as a way to change his life. He started martial arts at age 15 in the Polynesian Martial Arts. From there he moved on to train at the IMB Academy Mexico City under Guro Jerry Arrechea where he learned Filipino stick/knife fighting, Muay Thai and Jiu jitsu/grappling. There he fell in love with Jiu-Jitsu, which has been his passion and lifestyle ever since.

He has trained at renowned academies such as Alliance, CheckMat, Marcelo Garcia Academy, Gracie Barra, under many Jiu jitsu greats and World Champions.

Enrique is a black belt and trains under Professor Adrian Ricci of Team Sukata. He has also competed at a high level, having won several national and state tournaments.

A native of Honolulu, Nik began his BJJ journey in 2009 while attending college at the University of Hawaii in Manoa, and received his brown belt in 2019 from Edmund Li ( Sapateiro Bjj), a Nova Uniao black belt. In 2017, Nik moved to Minneapolis to attend the University of Minnesota, and started training at Southside BJJ. It was here that he discovered his passion for teaching as a way to not only empower others but also as a way to give back to an artform that has taught him so much throughout life. Nik recently graduated with his Masters in Security Technologies in 2018 and now works full time for a local security consulting agency here in the Twin Cities. Nik brings with him years of life experience and BJJ techniques, and can relate to students from the university looking to train as well as longtime learners of BJJ looking to get back into the sport.

4worldlovers: Spartan gym offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels. We are located in Oakdale, Minnesota and serve the Saint Paul area and beyond. Call us today (651) 210-1631.


Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a ground fighting art which you learn how to control and submit your opponent without hurting them. The physical benefits come from both muscular and cardio conditioning. A typical class is warm up drills and stretching technique leading into mastering combinations of moves. After class there will be open rolling, grappling under the direct supervision of a trained instructor.

Muay thai, also known as thai boxing or thai kickboxing is a martial art originating in thailand. This art is known as “the science of eight limbs” because the hands, feet elbows and knees are all used extensively and is deemed by many experts to be the most practical and effective striking martial art in the world. Coach Tom has years of experience in this art and will be able to expertly guide you every step of the way. Whether you are a first time student or an experienced martial artist, tom has much of value to teach.

Little titans kids program is based upon a curriculum using brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques that are adapted to their physical and mental developmental levels. In a fun and safe environment experienced instructors teach children self-defence techniques that provide practical values.

4worldlovers: Martial arts is about training proper reactions for real situations. At Striking Institute we focus on this training SAFELY yet realistically. We will build the proper reactions into you while you learn how to strengthen your force of will.

Everyone learns at a different pace and in different ways. Our instructors will get to know you and teach you in a way that is effective for your goals.