THE RED CORNER
NEWS AND UPDATES FROM THE NORTH STAR ACADEMY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
WEEK OF AUGUST 18th, 2025
Monday Mindset, Junior Samurai Stripe Challenge, and Facility FAQ Links all available at the bottom!
Happy Monday Team!
Now that our big move is behind us, it’s time to really focus on getting back to what we do best: kicking ass and having fun.
On that note, we have some cool upcoming events you’ll want to keep on your calendar!
Before get into that, make sure to check out and update our Volunteer list from the move. I am putting together a little gift for everyone who helped out so I need your assistance in making sure I have all the info correctly. You can check out and update the list here:
>>> North Star Volunteer Info List
Beyond that, we are back to cooking up some special events!
Up first, we are debuting a new program here at the academy, our 4-Week Intro to Jiu Jitsu course!
We will build a foundation in the grappling arts from the ground up in a progressive manner, starting with mechanics and working forward into concepts, techniques, and live drills.
This is designed as a low impact, introductory course with an emphasis on mobility, strength, and flexibility training and a de-emphasis on fast paced, competitive drills.
The cost for non-member is $179 and it includes a gi. Family members can enjoy an exclusive 25% discount as well, making this a perfect opportunity for someone in your family to jump on the mats and try it out without any long term commitments.
This course is free for members and will meet every Tuesday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 11am from 9/2 – 9/27. Participants will need a BJJ gi in order to attend.
For more information, and to register, head to this link: Intro to Jiu Jitsu Course
Next, we have a Women’s Open Mat scheduled for Sunday, September 7th! We recommend planning on showing up to start Muay Thai at 10am, and move into BJJ around 11am. You can show up whenever for whatever, though! Students and friends of the academy are welcome.
Lastly, we’ll be scheduling a large Jiu Jitsu open mat and the return of our PRO/AM Sparring Meetup for dates in late September and early October, respectively, with a a larger and broader women’s BJJ open mat set for October 5th (details TBA).
–Coach Jackson
You can find this week’s Monday Mindset HERE
You can find this week’s Junior Samurai Stripe Challenge HERE