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Greg Nelson on High Level Coaching

September 22, 2017 by Greg Leave a Comment

Listen and learn Greg’s views on coaching high level athletes.

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In The Clinch With Greg Nelson Episode 5 – High Level Coaching

September 21, 2017 by Sarah Buckner Leave a Comment

Insights and keys to coaching at the highest levels.

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Greg Nelson on Real Self Defense

August 17, 2017 by Greg Leave a Comment

Discover training techniques, what happens in real self defense, and the definition of self defense.

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The What Wheres Whens & Whys

January 15, 2013 by Greg Leave a Comment

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Come watch Academy Fighters Saturday @f2wbjj 324 i Come watch Academy Fighters Saturday @f2wbjj 324 in Minneapolis! Get tickets at www.f2wtix.com or watch us on @flograppling thanks for the support!
BJJ + Muay Thai team training at The Academy MN. BJJ + Muay Thai team training at The Academy MN.

A day off work. A day on the mats. A room full of people making each other better.

Happy Labor Day.

#TheAcademyMN #BJJ #MuayThai #LaborDay #TeamTraining
You don’t need to feel ready. You don’t need to b You don’t need to feel ready.

You don’t need to be in shape.

You don’t need to know what you’re doing.

You don’t need to be confident.

You just need to show up.

Because confidence doesn’t usually come before the hard thing.

It comes from doing the hard thing and realizing:

“I can handle this.”

Then doing it again.

And again.

That’s one of the things martial arts teaches better than almost anything else.

You don’t become fearless.

You become more comfortable being uncomfortable.

And that’s a pretty useful skill to have—on and off the mat.

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No one tells you martial arts is 10% technique and No one tells you martial arts is 10% technique and 90% negotiating with the voice telling you to quit.

Not every round feels good.

Sometimes you’re tired. Sometimes you’re frustrated. Sometimes the other person is making you work for every inch.

That’s where training gets interesting.

The goal isn’t to never hear the voice that says “I’m done.”

It’s learning how to answer it.

One more round.
One more exchange.
One more problem to solve.

Then do it again next time.

🥋 Keep showing up.

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The skill nobody talks about. Some days, you need The skill nobody talks about.

Some days, you need to push harder.

Some days, you need to stop forcing it.

Some days, you need to narrow your focus and solve the problem in front of you.

Other days, you need to step back and see the bigger picture.

Some days, you need to care more.

Other days, you need to let the bad round go and move on.

Martial arts will constantly teach you both sides.

The goal isn’t to always be tougher.
Or more relaxed.
Or more focused.
Or more aggressive.

The goal is to know what the moment requires.

That’s part of becoming a better martial artist—and a better version of yourself.

🥋 Train. Adapt. Keep learning.

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The Academys got together for a little Pancrase Sc The Academys got together for a little Pancrase Scrimmaging today.  A great friendly exchange of skill and heart to raise the Academy Team tide.  Great job everyone! #getbetter #pushyourself #team @theacademymn @burnsville.martialarts.academy @academyedenprairie @mark44_academy
Discipline looks good on camera. Design is what ac Discipline looks good on camera. Design is what actually gets you back on the mat.

It’s easy to admire the version of training that’s all grit — showing up exhausted, pushing through on willpower alone. But that’s not what keeps most of the people in these photos coming back week after week.

What actually works is smaller and less glamorous:
— A bag that’s already packed
— A regular time slot that’s just “when I train”
— Training partners who notice when you’re not there

None of that is about wanting it more. It’s about making the good choice the easy one.

Grappling has a way of teaching you this on the mat, too — you’re not muscling your way out of bad position through sheer force, you’re setting things up so the escape is already there when you need it.
# TheAcademyMN #BJJ #Grappling #MartialArts #Discipline
No day off for this crew. 🇺🇸 4th of July morning No day off for this crew. 🇺🇸

4th of July morning and the mats were full at The Academy MN.

Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu teams getting rounds in, helping each other improve, and proving again that great communities are built through shared effort.

Proud of everyone who showed up today.

Iron sharpens iron.
🏆 A massive CONGRATULATIONS to The Academy MN figh 🏆 A massive CONGRATULATIONS to The Academy MN fight team for another incredible showing at the TBA Classic! So proud of the way our crew stepped up, fought hard, and represented our values. This picture is proof that all the sweat, focus, and early mornings pay off. We bring back more than just hardware; we bring back experience and pride. Great job, everyone! Let’s keep this momentum rolling! 💪🔥 #TheAcademyMN #TBAClassic #ChampionsMindset #MuayThai #VictoryMN
Friday rolls hit different when the crew grows! 🌎🔥 Friday rolls hit different when the crew grows! 🌎🔥 Huge thanks to our friends from Colombia Academy for stopping by today to share the mats and get some rounds in.  #BJJCommunity #FridayTraining #NoGi #JiuJitsuLifestyle #RollTogether
“The strength of the pack is the wolf. The strengt “The strength of the pack is the wolf. The strength of the wolf is the pack.”

Today we celebrate the journey of our new BJJ black belts, purple belts, and blue belts.

Every belt earned represents individual dedication — but no one reaches these milestones alone. Training partners, coaches, teammates, years of shared effort and growth.

We rise together.

Congratulations to everyone leveling up. The pack gets stronger. 🥋
Learning gives you the blueprint, but action gives Learning gives you the blueprint, but action gives you the confidence.
You won’t find the breakthrough you’re looking for in another video, article, or breakdown. You find it when you stop thinking and start doing.
Step on the mat. Test the technique. Jump into the round.
Familiarity kills fear. Put the reps in.
#TheAcademyMN #MuayThai #BJJ #MartialArts
Environment matters. The people around you, the s Environment matters.

The people around you, the standards you train under, and the culture you choose can multiply your effort—or divide it.

Choose your environment carefully.
Then cultivate it.

Pull the weeds of excuses, ego, and doubt.
Plant the seeds of discipline, humility, and growth.

That’s how martial artists are built.
No shortcuts. Just hard work, learning, and showin No shortcuts. Just hard work, learning, and showing up for your team. Great training with our Muay Thai and BJJ crew today at the Academy MN. Proud of everyone who stepped on the mats. 🔥👊
Freedom carries a cost. Today we honor and remembe Freedom carries a cost. Today we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service and sacrifice. We remember.
Rank is not awarded at The Academy MN. Instead, it Rank is not awarded at The Academy MN. Instead, it must be earned.

Through years of attendance, tough training sessions, and dedication to the process, David, Amanda, and Donald have earned their black rank in Muay Thai.

While there are those in the world who doubt the importance of ranking within martial arts, we think otherwise. Ranking demonstrates commitment in terms of time, discipline, perseverance, and all the hours of training when nobody was watching but the work was still completed.

This wasn’t easy. It wasn’t quick. And that’s exactly the point.

Respect the journey. Respect the work. 👊

#MuayThai #MartialArts #EarnedNotGiven #TheAcademyMN #Discipline
A statement weekend for the team: ✅ 3-0 at LFA ✅ D A statement weekend for the team:
✅ 3-0 at LFA
✅ Draw in the UFC
✅ 3 MN State Judo Gold Medalists

The Academy standard was on full display. Huge thanks to the coaches, training partners, and the community for the support.

We’re just getting started.

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Learning doesn’t scare you. Exposure does. You ca Learning doesn’t scare you. Exposure does.

You can study technique, watch film, and understand every detail—but fear doesn’t live in your head. It lives in the moment you step in, when timing is real, when resistance is real, when there’s something on the line.

The first time you throw it, hesitate.
The first time you spar it, doubt it.
The first time you use it under pressure, feel it.

That’s normal.

Because knowledge builds awareness…
but action builds courage.

Every rep, every round, every uncomfortable attempt chips away at hesitation. What felt dangerous starts to feel familiar. What felt overwhelming becomes automatic.

You don’t think your way out of fear in martial arts.
You train your way out of it.

So don’t just learn more.
Step in more.

#martialarts #combatsports #bjj #muaythai #mma
Legacy isn’t given. It’s earned—one round at a tim Legacy isn’t given. It’s earned—one round at a time. 👊

Decades of sweat. Thousands of students. One standard of excellence.

We aren’t just looking back; we’re using that foundation to build the future of the sport. The grind continues.

#TheAcademy #Legacy #MidwestMMA #MartialArtsTraining #Consistency
There’s a difference between training and evolving There’s a difference between training and evolving. At The Academy MN, we provide the environment, the coaching, and the community to help you hit that next level. 🥋🥊

Whether you’re looking to step into the cage or just step into the best shape of your life, the mats are open.

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