The Fargo-Moorhead Academy of Combat Arts (ACA) is the first legitimate and official mixed martial arts (MMA) school in North Dakota and Northern Minnesota to offer professional instruction in Brazilian (Gracie) jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, Erik Paulsons’ Combat Submission Wrestling (C.S.W., a combination of Greco Roman and freestyle wrestling, Shoot Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) and S.T.X. (a combination of Muay Thai, savate, boxing).

ACA is also a proud affiliate of the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy/Team X-Factor. Due to this special affiliation, we become part of a team long associated with winning, integrity, world champions and renowned instructors. ACA will cater to anyone seeking a committed interest in exercise, fitness and self defense. The value of this academy will be unrivaled in the area due to its individuality in the local market. With the rising popularity of sport Brazilian jiu-jitsu and that of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), this academy will have an obvious lead in the local market of combat sports and martial arts

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  • Statue says:

    This gym is for anyone, from people who just want to see what its like to the people who want to take their game to the higest possible level. For me when i started knew nothing now im hooked and will never find a more high energy and intense program they have established here. There is proof to there methods, one on the Ultimate fighter and another fighting in the WEC. truely a world class gym.

  • snow says:

    Academy of Combat Arts is a world class gym in Fargo, ND. There is no other gym in the area with the level of professional instruction and dedication. It is for men/women who want to become martial artists as well as for those who want to compete and fight. I would highly recommend this school!!

  • shwm says:

    Amazing instruction! Great school overall! Best gym in the midwest!!

  • dw says:

    THe Academy of Arts is the BEST Martial Arts gym in the Fargo/Moorhead region! World class instruction. I would recommend this gym to anyone!

  • td says:

    THe ACA brought my martial arts skills to a new level! Highly recommended!

  • Tim says:

    Amazing gym with world class fighters!!

  • Tim says:

    Great Gym! Great instruction that produces UFC Fighters!

  • Kyle says:

    Great Martial Arts Academy! Couldn’t ask for better instruction.

  • Taylor says:

    Do you want BJJ, MMA, or Muay Thai in Fargo?

    The Academy of Combat Arts in Fargo, ND is your home for MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing in the Fargo Moorhead area. Whether you want to hit pads in the Muay Thai class with UFC Fighter Pablo “The Scarecrow” Garza, or test your submission defense in the BJJ class with Greg Nelson Brown Belt Dylan Spicer, this is the place to be.

    There is a constant “team” atmosphere that includes pro-fighters and beginners alike. Whether it’s your first class, or your 100th, the coach and staff at the Academy of Combat Arts will make you feel right at home. There are no egos, so get out and start training today!

    The ACA is your home for MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai in Fargo, ND.

  • Pablo "the Scarecrow' Garza says:

    Hands down best gym to train at! This is where I train and owe so much to. The Academy of Combat Arts (ACA) has been opened now for 3 years and within those few short years I have accomplished so much. Thanks to the ACA I went from a record of 3-0 to 13-1. I made it to the season 12 of T.U.F. I then went on to fight in the WEC and am currently 2-0 in the UFC.

    I have personally trained at other local gyms in the fargo moorhead area and I can honestly say with an unbiassed opinion that The Academy of Combat Arts is the one and ONLY legitimate jiu jistu school, mauy thai school and mma school in the area!!

  • brightside says:

    I really want to start training some point in the near future for many reasons. I’m just having a hard time deciding on where would be a good fit for me in the FM area. Its between aca and fbjj. I want a friendly environment that really strives to get their students where they want to be. I’d like to see how it goes and go from there. Ultimately I’d like to get into competition. Just needing extra unbiased opinions on where the best place to for someone starting out. Any advice would help

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