Reviews of Minnesota Kali Group

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program at Minnesota Kali Group is headed by Fabio Morescalchi of Akagi Jiu-Jitsu as well as co-instructors Joe Swore and John Dornick. I have been training there for a year and half about 2-3 times a week and strongly recommend the program to anyone looking to train BJJ in Minneapolis. The school is located on Chicago Ave a few blocks off of I35W and Crosstown. The fees are very affordable and flexible (no forced yearly contract) and the atmosphere laid back though you will work hard to earn your stripes - literally and figuratively.

The coaching there is top notch. Coach Morescalchi is dedicated to the art and to doing everything he can to make his students better. He has been training for 24 years in Jiu-Jitsu and holds a brown belt in Judo as well. The BJJ program’s lineage can be traced through Chris McCune - Fabio Morescalchi’s coach - who is a 2nd degree black belt under Rigan Machado. Whether you’re a total beginner or have been training for several years; are looking to compete or like me just want to take classes, have fun and get in shape, there is something for you there. Coaches Morescalchi, Swore and Dornick have very different games, so whether you’re a smaller athletic player who likes to move a lot or have a larger build and favor a pressure game, you will receive coaching adapted to your body type, fitness level and athletic abilities.

Lastly, the program regularly hosts great seminars (Jeff Glover, Tom Oberhue, Mike Ellefson, Chris Haueter, Chris McCune…) as well as visits or hosts our cousin schools for fun rolling sessions. Stop by for a free class anytime, everyone there is always eager to welcome new students.

See you on the mat!