Coach Michelle leads us in a hip escape drill that you or your child can do at home! Stay tuned for the second half of the video when she explains how you can do this drill with a friend..
On August 21st, 2017, Aurora, Bethany, and Issac were in a tragic car accident. Sweet Aurora lost her life, Bethany sustained serious injury, and the entire family is devastated. We will be holding an open mat fundraiser to contribute to…
Great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar today by Checkmat founder, Leo Vieira! Thank you to everyone for coming out and thanks to Mauricio Carra for helping out! #leovieira #mauriciocarra#thecellargym #BJJ #seminar
Help support our Cellar Gym family! On August 21st, 2017, Aurora, Bethany, and Isaac were rear-ended by a semi-truck while coming home from watching the solar eclipse. 2-year-old Aurora lost her life, Bethany sustained serious injury, and the entire family is devastated. We will be holding…
Please join us for a day of training with Leo Vieira: Seminar | Saturday, September 16, 1:00-2:30 PM • ADCC Champion (2003, 2005) • World Champion (1996 brown, 1999) • Pan American Champion (2002, 2004) • Brazilian National Champion (1998)…
The Cellar Gym traveled to Chicago this last weekend to compete at the IBJJF Chicago Open. The team had a great showing with many wins and great experiences! Kenn Glenn won Gold in his Men's purple belt gi division.…
Congratulations to Professor Mauricio Carra on winning Silver in his No-Gi division at the American Nationals BJJ Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also competes in Gi later this weekend. Awesome work!!
Congratulations to our newest "Student of the Week" - Silas! Silas is a grey/white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has the goal of earning his blue belt someday. Silas was chosen as student of the week because he consistently…
Checkmat Minneapolis traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada this week for the IBJJF Master's World Championships. Professor Karen Antunes won double GOLD in the Master's Women Black belt division. Way to go Coach Karen!
The Cellar Gym and Checkmat Minneapolis had a successful weekend at IBJJF Chicago. Coach Mayko Araujo Bjj won Silver in his Men's Black Belt Gi Division and Bronze in his No-Gi Division. Michelle Donovan won Gold in the women's light…