The Cellar Gym
Feature: Coach Aaron Rydeen
Coach Aaron “Chainsaw” Rydeen started teaching at the original Cellar location the day it opened 20 years ago. In 2003, he was the first person to fight (and win!) under…
Read MoreThe Cellar Gym Celebrates 20 Years!
The Cellar Gym is celebrating our 20th anniversary! The Cellar opened its doors for training on May 4, 2002 and the rest is history! Over the past 20 years we’ve…
Read More7 Reasons Martial Arts are Good for Mental Health
It’s no secret that practicing martial arts is a great way to strengthen your body and improve your physical fitness. Whether you’re training in Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, traditional martial arts…
Read MoreYouth Learning at the Cellar with STEM Builders of Blaine
Last month, The Cellar Gym won an amazing field trip from STEM Builders of Blaine! Our youth summer campers had the opportunity to work through a learning unit focused on computer…
Read MoreClean Bodies, Clean Clothes, Clean Gym
As we continue to make our return to full-contact training and larger class sizes, it’s the perfect time to revisit the Cellar’s guidelines around member etiquette and cleanliness! Upon joining…
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 MoreAre You Looking for a Healthier Lifestyle?
Are you looking for a fun, new way to get into shape and lead a healthier lifestyle? If so, you can relate to our member, Tom’s story. Tom Brekke has…
Read MoreFor Coach Katie Locken, Martial Arts Is More than a Childhood Hobby
As The Cellar Gym’s general manager and a youth Muay Thai coach, Katie Locken’s everyday life is immersed in martial arts. She’s had two feet firmly planted in the world…
Read MoreThe #1 ranked female MMA fighter in MN originally started at The Cellar Gym to lose weight…
Pam “Bam” Sorenson is a professional MMA fighter and a kickboxing coach at The Cellar Gym. She is currently the #1 ranked female MMA fighter in Minnesota and the #10…
Read MoreCombat “brain fog” at work
Kenny Tran is a computer engineer living and working in Northeast Minneapolis. A few years ago, he jumped headfirst into his career after graduating from college and had very little…
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