Academy of Combat Arts

We have the most professional and proven instructors in the State:

Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Coral Belt Pedro Sauer and Greg Nelson.

The only CSW and STX Coach Level III under Shooto World Champion Erik Paulson in North Dakota.

The only certified USTBA muay Thai instructors in the State of North Dakota directly under Ajarn Greg Nelson.

Undefeated MMA coach. (8-0) Over 22 years experience of professional MMA at the highest level. International experience. Coach, mentor, training partner, and corner to UFC, Strikeforce, Bodog, Bellator, Extreme Challenge, and Affliction veterans.

Home to UFC Title Contender and Professional Fighter Pablo "Scarecrow" Garza.

Home to the #3 ranked Bellator MMA heavyweight fighter in the world, Timothy Johnson.

Home to The Ultimate Fighter 12 GSP vs. KOS alum Dane "Redhorse" Sayers.

Home to UFC Veteran Chris "Crowbar" Tuscherer.

Home to the 2 x All National Guard MACP Combatives Tournament Champions (2011/2012) Cody Lincoln and Timothy Johnson.

The Academy of Combat Arts offers the highest quality martial arts training to anyone looking to take their game to the highest levels of the combat sports, or for those with an interest in self defense and fitness.
Courses offered include; Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Erik Paulson's Combat Submission Wrestling, Wrestling, and Greg Nelson's MMA.

Classes are tailored to all skill levels and ages. People of all skill levels are able to learn and have a great time, while also achieving their self defense and fitness goals.

Non intimidating atmosphere, no egos allowed. Just the best, most informative training in the area.

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