Sioux Falls · South Dakota
Next Edge Academy: BJJ, Boxing & MMA in Sioux Falls
Next Edge Academy is Sioux Falls' home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA. Experienced coaches, a welcoming room, and real training for every level.
Programs
Every discipline, one academy
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gi and no-gi. Structured fundamentals through advanced training.
Boxing
Footwork, defense, combinations. Real technique for every level.
Kickboxing
Stand-up striking with kicks, knees and clinch work.
MMA
Blend striking, wrestling and jiu-jitsu with structured drilling.
Kids BJJ
Discipline, confidence and real skills in a safe environment.
Beginners
Never trained before? Start here — no experience required.
Why Next Edge
BUILT ON RESPECT. DRIVEN BY PROGRESS.
Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or you've been training for years, you'll find structured curriculum, honest coaching, and a training partner who wants you to get better.
- Experienced, credentialed head coaches
- Beginner-friendly fundamentals every week
- Clean, spacious facility with dedicated mats and a boxing area
- Kids and adult classes throughout the week
- Trials welcome — first class is on us
For Kids
Confidence they can feel
Our kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes teach focus, respect and real skill in a safe, age-appropriate environment. Parents welcome to watch every class.
Explore Kids BJJ
Martial arts in Sioux Falls
A full martial arts academy in the heart of Sioux Falls
Next Edge Academy is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA gym at 909 E 8th St in Sioux Falls, SD. We train adults, teens and kids from across the Sioux Falls area — Harrisburg, Brandon, Tea and Dell Rapids included — with a curriculum built for people who have never trained a day in their life as well as competitors preparing for tournaments and fights.
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu runs gi and no-gi throughout the week, with a monthly uniform rotation so you get both. Boxing and kickboxing classes cover stance, footwork, defense and pad work, and MMA ties striking, wrestling and grappling together. Kids BJJ is split by age so 6–12 year olds and 13–17 year olds train with partners their own size.
Every new student starts with a free class. You do not need a uniform, prior experience or a fitness base — bring athletic clothes and a water bottle, and a coach will walk you through your first session step by step. Memberships are month-to-month, and families training together receive automatic multi-member discounts.
The facility includes a dedicated matted grappling area, a boxing ring and heavy bag space, strength equipment, clean restrooms and a pro shop. Parents are welcome to watch any class from the lobby, and our full weekly schedule is published online so you always know what is running before you drive over.
Common questions
- Do I need experience to start?
- No. Most people who walk through our doors have never trained before. Beginner-friendly fundamentals classes run every week in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing and kickboxing, and coaches pair new students with patient training partners.
- What should I bring to my first class?
- Athletic clothes without zippers or pockets, a water bottle and clean feet. We provide loaner gloves for striking classes and a gi for your first jiu-jitsu sessions if you need one.
- How much does a membership cost?
- Memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contract, and we offer automatic family discounts of $20 to $60 off for households training together. Current pricing for adults, teens, kids and families is listed on our pricing page.
- What ages do you teach?
- Kids classes are for ages 6 to 12, teen classes for ages 13 to 17, and adult classes for anyone 18 and older. Parents and kids often train the same evenings.
- Where are you located?
- Next Edge Academy is at 909 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, minutes from downtown Sioux Falls with free on-site parking.
- Can I try a class for free?
- Yes. Your first class is free — book a trial online and we will confirm a time that fits your schedule.
Ready to train?
Your first class is on us. Come see the gym, meet the coaches, and try a real session — no pressure, no sales pitch.