Atheneum Martial Arts - Medina, Minnesota

Aaron L.

We visited during their first youth invitational, and the tournament was wonderfully run.

After we were invited to attend their kids classes.

Wow! They are run very well. Coach Sikai is great at controlling the room in a fun way. The class is fast paced and the kids seem to have a great time. Besides Coach Sikai, there were two additional youth coaches so the ratios were excellent of kids to coaches (about 8/3 when we visited).

I would definitely recommend this gym!

Mike F.

Atheneum Martial Arts has been a great introduction to jujitsu for our 7-year-old son. He had no previous experience or exposure, but the coaches have made it easy for him to learn, grow, and have fun. Highly recommend!

Jason

The coaches and fellow students in the sessions I've attended create a welcoming, lively learning environment that is inclusive and informative to athletes of all ages and experience levels. As a late-twenties beginner myself, I always feel safe physically as well as socially here because people have been helpful, supportive, and patient with questions I've had, mistakes I've made, or techniques that have taken me extra instruction and time to get right. The facility is kept clean and organized. Also caught a holiday season yoga session here, a much-needed vibe reset for me before the new year!

Bryan N.

Overall, definitely a worthwhile experience. Feeling stagnant with the everyday gym routine, I wanted to try something new and diversify my fitness journey. The classes are both challenging and rewarding, providing opportunities for personal and physical growth. The community is welcoming, friendly, and collaborative. The instructors are knowledgeable, each bringing their own unique styles, perspectives, and backgrounds to their classes.

You can tell that the owner Sikai truly takes pride in his gym and in building a passionate culture. It’s inviting, well organized, and I’ve really appreciated how responsive and active he is with communications both personally and broadly to the general community.

There’s no shortage of benefits to be gained from martial arts, including improved mobility, physical health, mental health, and cardiovascular health. Although the physical benefits often get the spotlight, there are also significant brain health benefits that occur over time, such as enhanced focus, memory, and decision-making skills. Martial arts training actually boosts neuroplasticity, improving the brain’s ability to adapt and learn new skills, one of the key reasons I wanted to add this type of training to my fitness routine.

Although learning any new skill—like mastering a new “language” for your body—comes with challenges, difficult days, and setbacks, if you stick with it over time, it will allow you to grow in multiple ways.

Whether your goal is to acquire a new set of skills or compete, these benefits are transferable to many aspects of life. They help build personal resilience in the face of challenges while providing you with additional tools and an advantage to achieve success.

Brian F.

Highly recommend Atheneum for beginners and advanced practitioners alike! Sikai and the team provide exceptional leadership, with patient, engaging instruction that challenges all skill levels. The gym is clean, professional, and has a welcoming atmosphere. 10/10 experience!

Jill P.

Highly recommend this gym to everyone! The atmosphere is welcoming with no egos. The instructors are very knowledgeable, passionate about teaching, and explain key details clearly. I noticed right away how some of the newer students knew an incredible amount for training under a year.

Pámela B.

Great place, great vibe! super clean, high level
instructors! kids and adults classes! if you like competition or you want to
do jiu jitsu as a hobby, both are covered there! Highly recommended

Malachi L.

Great martial arts gym!! Super awesome for if you are new to bjj or if you are more advanced. There's something for everyone! Great environment, great people, and a great way to grow in fitness and self defense!