THE RED CORNER
NEWS AND UPDATES FROM THE NORTH STAR ACADEMY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2025
Monday Mindset, Junior Samurai Stripe Challenge, Membership Updates, and Facility FAQ Links all available at the bottom!
Happy Monday Team!
Excited to be moving forward with some cool projects, initiatives, and just overall housekeeping that was put to the side for the past month or two.
Before we get into it, just a reminder: all hoodies and track suits are on sale!
We are looking to liquidate our stock before a new shipment comes in sometime next month. Hoodies are $40, or 2 for $60 (regularly $55). Tracksuits are $55 (regularly $99 — the pants don’t fit great, just FYI!). Limited stock remains.
Ok, putting that aside, we have some ground to cover!
Please note the following event schedule:
- 9.22 / Monday (tonight) — Nogi open mat (coach’s meeting — we’ll be there, but no instruction!)
- 9.24 / Wednesday — Guest Coach Will Weisser teaching an all levels passing workshop in nogi! This will replace both our 101 and 201 classes.
- 9.26 / Friday — Muay Thaigers Sparring Open Mat at 5pm
- 9.26 / Friday — Guest Coach Harry Smythe teaching our Striking 101 class at 6pm
- 10.4 / Saturday — PRO/AM Sparring event at 12pm
- 10.5 / Sunday — Women’s BJJ Open Mat hosted by WOMC (Women’s Open Mat Collective) at 10am
- 10.9 / Thursday — Level 2 Shorts Test (REGISTER HERE!)
- 10.19 / Saturday — “Rave in the Grave” Kids Spooky Movie Night and Pizza Bash (5-8pm)
- 10.25 / Saturday — Tap Cancer Out Charity BJJ Event
- 11.01 / Saturday — Gianna Vadino fights for the Ignite Fights 132lb Championship in Minneapolis (details TBA)!
PHEW. We are busy busy bumblebees.
We’ll have more information on these events as we approach but for the time being, mark your calendars and I’ll see you on the mats!
–Coach Jackson
You can find this week’s Monday Mindset HERE
You can find this week’s Junior Samurai Stripe Challenge HERE