Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ: First Class
We’re so excited to have you training with us here at The Cellar Gym! Read on to learn more about what to expect at your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. What…
Read MoreCellar BJJ Competitors Medal at IBJJF Pans
Last weekend, The Cellar Gym had a number of our BJJ competitors head to the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship tournament April 6-10 in Kissimee, FL! Michael Barreto battled his way…
Read MorePam Sorenson and Ben Locken Promoted to Black Belt
We are so excited to announce The Cellar Gym’s newest black belts: Pam Sorenson and Ben Locken! Checkmat black belt Dave Margraf awarded Pam and Ben their black belts in…
Read MoreDecember 2021 BJJ Belt Promotions at The Cellar Gym
The Cellar Gym held our year-end BJJ belt promotions last Saturday, December 18! This was our first major Checkmat Minneapolis belt promotion event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Read MoreThe Cellar Gym Competes at Fuji BJJ Tournament
The Cellar Gym/Checkmat Minneapolis BJJ team brought 14 jiu-jitsu competitors to the Fuji BJJ Wisconsin State Championships in Stoughton, WI on December 4. Our team was able to display the…
Read MoreOctober BJJ Belt Promotions at the Cellar Gym
Last week, we were very excited to promote two of our Brazilian jiu-jitsu students! Kai received her purple belt and Jose received his brown belt from Professor Dave Margraf. Kai…
Read MoreWe’ve Moved!!!
Welcome to The Cellar Gym 5.0! It’s a new year and we are thrilled to open the door to our new and improved facility! Our new home is a massive…
Read MoreRob Klink Becomes Newest BJJ Black Belt
Rob Klink started his Brazlian Jiu Jitsu journey at The Cellar Gym back in 2008, today he was promoted to BJJ and Checkmat Black Belt! Although he moves around a…
Read MoreKenn Glenn Wins BJJ Superfight
BJJ Brown Belt and Youth BJJ Coach, Kenn Glenn won his Superfight today at the Fulton Brew-Jitsu event promoted in coordination with Fuji Mats! Kenn won the match on points,…
Read MoreMighty BJJ Champions!
Congratulations to all of our kids bjj students who competed yesterday at the St. Croix Valley Grappling games. We had 11 students compete and many medals and matches were won.…
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