The Academy Elk River of Otsego

The Academy Elk River is a martial arts school in Otsego, MN. The school offers Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Boxing classes for both adults and children. It focuses on modern and safe training methods, emphasizing real-world self-defense, fitness, and mindfulness. The Academy caters to all ages and skill levels, with a special foundation program for beginners. It also offers competition training in Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA. The school is located at 17375 US-10 and is open Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. It has a 3.90 rating based on customer reviews.

Founded in 2012, The Academy Elk River is part of the Academy MN network, led by Coach Greg Nelson, a trainer to four UFC champions. Head Coach Adam Ahern has over 30 years of experience in coaching and competing in various martial arts. The Academy provides a supportive community where students are guided through each step of their training. It offers a free 30-day trial for new customers and encourages prospective students to visit in person to meet the team.

The Academy Elk River emphasizes a beginner-friendly environment with variable and engaging workouts. It combines traditional and modern training methods to help students build fitness, mobility, and confidence. The school also has a kids’ martial arts program focused on developing a growth mindset.

With a strong focus on real-world self-defense and competition readiness, The Academy Elk River serves as a local hub for martial arts training in Otsego, offering both casual and serious students a place to grow and succeed.