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The MKG Motto: Train Hard. Have Fun.

MKG is an inclusive gym with great instructors and a welcoming community. We create a friendly, safe environment that emphasizes health and longevity in martial arts along with serious training. In addition to learning some amazing martial arts, advantages of training at MKG include a fun, high energy class experience; great workouts, improved strength and agility, stress reduction, cognitive fitness (see Kali), and self-defense. You will also be joining an exceptional group of people both locally and internationally.

The Minnesota Kali Group:

The Minnesota Kali Group is an international martial arts organization founded by Guro Rick Faye in 1982. Whether you are interested in martial arts, fitness, kids classes or self-defense—MKG is a great place for beginners and experienced martial artists alike. MKG is dedicated to the highest levels of training and self-improvement in martial arts, offering classes in Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino boxing and Ghost Elusive Combat. Come check out our fast-paced and sophisticated weaponry training. Discover the unmatched cardio and technical skills of Muay Thai kickboxing. Learn the most up-to-date Brazilian Jiu Jitsu moves and much more!

MKG International:

MKG began in Minneapolis where Rick Faye is the head instructor, but there are MKG branches and affiliated schools all over the world, including England, Japan, Spain, Scotland, Germany and the United States. Rick is a leading figure in martial arts internationally and teaches over thirty seminars a year both nationally and internationally. Students and instructors from all over the world regularly visit us to attend classes and conferences with Rick. We also host regular seminars with such legendary martial artists as Guro Dan Inosanto, Grandmaster Chai Sirisute, Sifu Francis Fong and many more.

Our Facilities:

We have three separate class spaces at MKG, giving you many training options each day. We also offer free weights, cardio machines, heavy bags, speed bags and Wing Chun dummies that are available for use outside of class. Part of the JKD approach to martial arts is individual development and our commitment to cross-training continues within that tradition.

Excellent, professional instruction: All instructors at the Minnesota Kali Group are handpicked, coached and developed by Rick Faye and are in a direct lineage to Bruce Lee and Dan Inosanto.  You will be learning from the highest level instructors in the world.