Next Level Combat Youth Martial Arts
1890 Wooddale Drive, Suite 600, Woodbury, MN 55125
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Next Level Combat Youth Martial Arts offers training in 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, self defense, youth martial arts, boxing, submission wrestling, and Judo. Classes take place in a state of the art facility that includes over 4,000 square feet of mat space, heavy bags, and a weight area.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Next Level Combat Woodbury opened in July 2010. The leadership team includes Owner and Head Instructor Nate Kleinfeld and Assistant Instructor Mason Kleinfeld. Nate Kleinfeld is a certified instructor under Eddie Bravo, is a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu 3rd Degree Black Belt under Eddie Bravo, has won numerous grappling tournaments, is a pro MMA fighter, has trained in BJJ, submission wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing, Judo, and MMA, and has over 20 years of teaching experience. Assistant Instructor Mason Kleinfeld is a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt, a Muay Thai National Champion, a professional Jiu Jitsu competitor, a multi-time Jiu Jitsu superfight champion, has months of Muay Thai training in Thailand, and has over 10 years of martial arts experience.
The program is part of one of the most comprehensive martial arts gyms in Minnesota, featuring classes in major aspects of mixed martial arts. It is a proud affiliate of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu under Eddie Bravo, and its Jiu Jitsu program is also a proud affiliate of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu under Eddie Bravo. The gym is consistently ranked among the best MMA gyms in Minnesota and is described as one of the top MMA gyms in Minnesota. It is described as the best gym for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, self defense, MMA, and youth martial arts in the Minneapolis–St Paul area. The gym accepts clients from beginner (no experience) to advanced skill levels, including men, women, and kids, and offers top level training with experienced pro fighters and experienced trainers. It offers a variety of classes, affordable rates, month-to-month contracts, no enrollment fees, routine disinfection of all surfaces and equipment, realistic training for self defense, sport, or a workout, and morning and night classes. The environment is described as friendly, with no bad attitudes welcomed.
According to the program’s mission statement, classes are taught in a friendly environment where skill, smarts, and sportsmanship are valued over strength or brutality. The mission statement also says members can expect a workout and can look forward to acquiring skills that will benefit all areas of life, whether the goal is to get into shape, learn self-defense techniques, gain self confidence, or compete professionally. It states that the program caters to beginners, requires no previous martial arts experience to get started, and offers programs to introduce students to Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA. The mission statement also says that its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts are described as world-class and that the staff is knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive.
One testimonial from a member, Bart R., states that Next Level Combat has an incredibly friendly atmosphere and that, as a beginner student, the experience has been welcoming, helpful, and encouraging from the owner, instructors, and other members, and that the gym atmosphere is amazing.
Last updated June 28, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Next Level Combat Woodbury opened in July 2010. The leadership team includes Owner and Head Instructor Nate Kleinfeld and Assistant Instructor Mason Kleinfeld. Nate Kleinfeld is a certified instructor under Eddie Bravo, is a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu 3rd Degree Black Belt under Eddie Bravo, has won numerous grappling tournaments, is a pro MMA fighter, has trained in BJJ, submission wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing, Judo, and MMA, and has over 20 years of teaching experience. Assistant Instructor Mason Kleinfeld is a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt, a Muay Thai National Champion, a professional Jiu Jitsu competitor, a multi-time Jiu Jitsu superfight champion, has months of Muay Thai training in Thailand, and has over 10 years of martial arts experience.
The program is part of one of the most comprehensive martial arts gyms in Minnesota, featuring classes in major aspects of mixed martial arts. It is a proud affiliate of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu under Eddie Bravo, and its Jiu Jitsu program is also a proud affiliate of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu under Eddie Bravo. The gym is consistently ranked among the best MMA gyms in Minnesota and is described as one of the top MMA gyms in Minnesota. It is described as the best gym for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, self defense, MMA, and youth martial arts in the Minneapolis–St Paul area. The gym accepts clients from beginner (no experience) to advanced skill levels, including men, women, and kids, and offers top level training with experienced pro fighters and experienced trainers. It offers a variety of classes, affordable rates, month-to-month contracts, no enrollment fees, routine disinfection of all surfaces and equipment, realistic training for self defense, sport, or a workout, and morning and night classes. The environment is described as friendly, with no bad attitudes welcomed.
According to the program’s mission statement, classes are taught in a friendly environment where skill, smarts, and sportsmanship are valued over strength or brutality. The mission statement also says members can expect a workout and can look forward to acquiring skills that will benefit all areas of life, whether the goal is to get into shape, learn self-defense techniques, gain self confidence, or compete professionally. It states that the program caters to beginners, requires no previous martial arts experience to get started, and offers programs to introduce students to Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA. The mission statement also says that its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts are described as world-class and that the staff is knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive.
One testimonial from a member, Bart R., states that Next Level Combat has an incredibly friendly atmosphere and that, as a beginner student, the experience has been welcoming, helpful, and encouraging from the owner, instructors, and other members, and that the gym atmosphere is amazing.
Last updated June 28, 2026.
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