Underground Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Instructors

Our mission at Underground Jiu-Jitsu Academy is to create a family-friendly training environment that focuses on the self-defense aspect of Gracie jiu-jitsu. We are committed to providing all students with a fun, safe, and supportive environment that promotes a well-rounded sense of physical and mental health utilizing the teachings of Grand Master Helio Gracie & Grand Master Carlos Gracie via Royce Gracie’s Jiu-Jitsu Network 360 program.

Founder & Head Instructor

John King

Founder & Head Instructor at Underground Jiu-Jitsu Academy

  • Certified Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network Gym Affiliate 2021
  • Certified Royce Gracie Level 1 Instructor 2021
  • Certified Royce Gracie G.R.A.C.I.E. Instructor 2022
  • Black Belt: Spring 2023 from Royce Gracie
  • Brown Belt: Spring 2018 from Rodrigo Gracie
  • Purple Belt: Spring 2014 from Rodrigo Gracie
  • Blue Belt: Spring 2011 from Royce Gracie
  • White Belt: 2010
  • 10+ years of martial arts teaching experience
  • Dakota County Technical College Alumni
  • Certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED for Adults, Children, & Infants) for the Health Care Provider

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Director of Operations & Assistant Instructor

Winona Wabasha

Instructor at Underground Jiu-Jitsu Academy

  • Purple Belt: 2022 from Royce Gracie
  • Blue Belt: 2018 from Rodrigo Gracie
  • White Belt: 2016
  • Registered & Licensed Dental Hygienist in the State of Minnesota 
  • Normandale Community College & Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni 
  • Former Childcare Worker & Teacher’s Aide at Playworks Childcare Center in Prior Lake, MN
  • Former Emergency Medical Responder in the State of Minnesota
  • Certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED for Adults, Children, & Infants) for the Health Care Provider 

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