This is the best martial arts gym Ive ever gone to in my life. The students and teachers here are very welcoming, no matter what level you are at they will treat you great! The wealth of knowledge across the entire coaching staff is world-class. No matter who you are you will see improvements in your game and confidence. If youre wanting to train there is no other place that comes close!

Amazing atmosphere with even more amazing people! Very welcoming to all. Highly recommend!

Extremely welcoming, kind, and helpful. The facility is beautiful, lots of space and the instructor/owner, Dylan, is awesome. All the people I trained with were super kind too. I’m a BJJ blue belt and I also manage a wrestling program out on the east coast. I came here to coach at the Jr Nationals held at the Fargodome. Dylan, Joe, and the team were very inviting. I felt like I was at my own school in New Jersey.I highly recommend training here.

I was constantly looking for a combat sports gym with a great community of not only students but teachers. This gym has completely wowed me. The coaches are great and always make class super enjoyable and fun and the students there are always smiling and just as happy to be there as everyone else. Its such a great environment and I suggest everyone interested in taking a combat sport for either sport, self defense, or any other reason go to this gym.

Professor Dylan has a wealth of knowledge, have always enjoyed learning and training with him. Also, amazing facility, and very friendly team!

I have been a member at this gym for awhile and this is a great place to learn martial arts. While there are many positives about this place, the one that always stands out to me is the atmosphere. The atmosphere is very friendly and accepting. Bullies are not tolerated at the gym by the owners and they don’t last long at the gym. People of all different sizes, ages and backgrounds are accepted. When I first started I was nervous, but I quickly found out that everyone is very friendly and willing to help new people. I would heavily recommend this gym to someone who wants to learn effective self-defense, get in better shape or someone who is just interested in martial arts.

Only had the fortune of training here for one day, but it was well worth the time and effort to travel. if you live in the area, you should definitely sign up. i spent the day with one of their blue belts who also teaches classes there (Mr. Aaron Moritz) and my brain is filled to the brim; what more from their higher belts?great people with tons of great technique to teach. and the instruction is detailed and top notch. highly recommended!

I stopped in for a Muay Thai class this weekend while visiting Fargo. Cody put on a great class and had us work on some fun techniques and combos. Everyone was very welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable. We will be stopping by whenever we are in Fargo. Thanks ACA!

I’ve been attending classes here for a few weeks now and I love the coaches, the members of the gym, and being able to learn at my pace with no pressure. I’m excited to be a member of this gym!

Me and my daughter started classes at the same time at this gym. Everyone welcomed us and genuinely cared about what they were teaching and each member of their gym!

Okay Ladies listen up! Have you ever watched a boxing movie, wanted to give it a try, but didnt because all the testosterone in the gym is a bit intimidating? Well not anymore. Come down to ACA were you can try your hand at one of the Womens Kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu classes. Heck, since youre here why not try both!The womens classes allow you to get quite a bit of one on one time with the coaches, where they make sure that you are hitting and holding the pads correctly. If you are looking for a high-intensity cardio and strength training workout then this gym is perfect for you!

I trained here for about 2 years until I moved out of the area. A truly great and worthwhile experience, the coaches were awesome and very knowledgeable, always willing to help and answer questions. I encourage anyone who is curious about learning BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing or another way of getting fit while learning effective techniques to check it out asap. The environment is friendly and very respectful, people from all backgrounds working hard to attain their goals. I improved so much physically and mentally, really improves how you feel overall. Made many great friends as well. Training here was one of the most worthwhile things Ive ever done with my time. Thanks again ACA! - Harmon Kinstler

This place is awesome! The coaches here are great and they really push you, I feel like I’ve learned so much in only a week that I’ve been here! 10/10 recommend

I’ve been training here for a year. This is the best gym in North Dakota. Great environment for learning for all levels. The coaches pay close attention to your training and progress. You’ll learn something new every practice. All you have to do is show up, pay attention and listen.

The coaches are amazing! This place changed my life and gave me a hobby I absolutely love! Joe is an amazing kickboxing coach and I highly recommend ACA!

I would give the F-M ACA Gym a ten star rating if ten stars were available! Awesome environment, great coaches, spectacular classes(sessions), amazing teammates! My experience so far has been nothing but positivity. When you tell them your goals, they will help you accomplish your goals. I joined ACA back in November 2019, and I have lost 14 pounds so far(I do Muay Thai). The sessions(classes) will make you sweat. But you will feel amazing afterwards! There are good people there, no wonder ACA is the best mixed martial art gym around! You will not be disappointed!

This place is hands down the best gym in the area. All the students are respectful and have a great deal of fun training together. The coaches promote kindness outside the gym, and run a training program second to none. This gym has a very welcoming environment and you can tell the owner Dylan legitimately cares about his students and puts their needs first. If you are looking for a place to train self defense, especially Jiu-Jitsu, you would be foolish to go anywhere else. Dont be intimidated, go check it out.

The Academy of Combat Arts is an excellent gym for anyone looking to get into martial arts. The owner and staff of this place are exceptionally friendly and welcoming to newcomers, no matter what your skill level. This is an awesome place for experienced fighters to come train, and a number of students here actually compete very successfully in the local MMA circuit, but its also just as inviting for total newcomers with no interest in competitive fighting. I personally have come here just because I find its a lot more fun than going to a traditional gym, and you really feel like youre learning valuable skills while youre here in addition to getting in shape. I fully recommend the Academy of Combat Arts to anyone.

Coaches are awsome, great family environment feeling. Proud to call this place a home. Your not missing out on anything anywhere else.

ACA is definitely the place to go learn combat arts, didn’t take long to see that everyone here is passionate and the coaches really know about what they teach, no fluff. Also made bonds here with great people that will last a lifetime as well as changed into a version of myself that I’m very proud of . Come to ACA leave your ego, shoes at the door and check it out

Been going to the ACA for a couple of years because I wanted to learn how to defend myself and make it a career one day. Everyone there is really nice, great coaches and some of the best friends Ive ever had.

Everyone from beginners just looking to get in shape to UFC fighters can train here in a safe and fun environment. Friendly atmosphere. Clean gym. Professional instructors.

I have been going to this gym for almost a year and it is the best decision I have ever made. Seeing improvements in cardio, strength, mental toughness and skill is some of the most rewarding experiences I have had and the coaches here do an amazing job of reaching any goals you set for yourself. The coaches are highly skilled and the other people that train there have no egos and are willing to help anybody who wants to learn. I would recommend this place to any one. DM

If you are looking for a judgement free and supportive group to workout with I highly recommend the womens kickboxing class. Top notch instructors.

I would highly recommend ACA to everyone; men, women, advanced to beginners. As a female who is new to martial arts, everyone helped me feel very comfortable and welcomed at this gym. The classes and seminars are very high quality and the place is full of very talented athletes willing to help and work with anyone. I would absolutely go back to ACA. Fargo is lucky to have a place like this!

They use some type of horrible 3rd party phone system. I have called multiple times and you always get transferred to a lady who lives down south and has no idea about anything! Lol what a joke. Been waiting for a call back for 2 months. Fargo BJJ is way way better and more professional.

Go today.It far exceeded my expectations.

Fantastic gym, very welcoming and great aray of knowledge. Highly recommend anyone going here.

So far, so GREAT!!! From day one, everybody at ACA has been welcoming and encouraging. Being a girl, the thought of rolling with guys made me a bit uncomfortable at first, but that was quickly eliminated by the professionalism and patience of my foundations coach Aaron Mortiz and many other students of ACA. Classes have always been fun, educational, and a great workout. Ive learned a lot in the past 2 months and look forward to learning even more!

I really wouldnt know what this place is like. Their website makes them look amazing but then again I cant seem to get in. Me and a buddy of mine have been trying for weeks. Weve both called numerous times at all hours and no one ever picks up. Ive emailed them and gotten no reply. My buddy even drove there personally, talked to them, someone said they would get back to him about setting an appointment to come in at. They never did. We tried getting in touch with them about it, but when they dont reply it makes it hard. Ive done free trials at other places and yet this is the place I really wanna go to. But I just cant I guess??

This gym has been amazing for the past year of training here. The Muay Thai and BJJ instructors are extremely technical and will help anyone improve their martial arts with a friendly, community atmosphere where we all learn to improve ourselves and our understanding of martial arts.

Top Gym & Top MMA Fighters/instructors in the state. Focused & dedicated instructors. Real martial art training at it’s best. Besides 1 of the instructors is a retired undefeated Pro MMA fighter, another instructor is a top wrestling coach in the state who also cornered 5 MMA champions. Both trained fighters for UFC & Bellator.

I started training BJJ and Muay Thai almost 10 years ago under Dylan and the team at the ACA. It changed my life and was nothing less the a very positive experience. I moved to California 4 years later, and I visited about 5 gyms before I found one with the high level of technique I had grown accustom to receiving under Dylan and the team. The ACA has the best martial arts training by far in the tri-state area. The team is very friendly and respectful to all. No matter your current skill level - If you want to get fit, learn to defend yourself or even compete at the highest levels, look no further than the ACA in Fargo.------------------------------Social Media Post Below--------------Great training with the wizard @hotfirespicer and some of the #ACA OGs while back home. Known some of these guys almost 10 years now. Dylan is the best around, hands down, and has trained multiple athletes to the highest levels of #mma - Check out @acafargo when in the #FM area .......#ND #MN #bjj #academyofcombatarts #boxing #muaythai #wrestling

Dylan and The ACA are truly great! The training here is some of the best in the midwest. Its great that everyone can practice in the same a academy from Pro UFC fighters to beginners. They offer a Free trial, check them out.

Greatest gym in the nation!! Top level coaching. Head coach Dylan Spicer and his team of coaches have produced top level fighters that have competed world wide and on the biggest stages. UFC, Legacy, RFA, and the list goes on. Very impressive to be able to produce multiple UFC fighters out of a town that has a much lower population compared to other major gyms in bigger cities. Goes to show the talent in coaching and the commitment to the team feel at the ACA. Not a fighter? No problem. Over 80% of the students are just men and women that are there to get a great workout or learn a little self defense with no intention of ever fighting. I personally drive over 70 miles just to train at the ACA.

Great gym and coaches for everyone from new to high experience levels.

This Academy will change your life! Offering classes in BJJ, Muay Thai, Womens Kickboxing, MMA, Wrestling, and Boxing! Truly the highest level coaching in the area, with the results to prove it! Whether it is getting into shape, learning the arts, or competing at the highest level, you need to be at this Academy! Get started NOW!

A HUGE thank you to the extremely talented & incredibly patient coaches/trainers (especially Jason, Joe & Dylan) at the FM Academy of Combat Arts. You, and all of the great group of people training at FMACA, have helped me exceed my goals of getting physically and mentally stronger this past year.The encouragement and support (& humor) is genuine and definitely something youll never find anywhere else. In fact, Im now setting goals that I didnt think were possible and couldnt have imagined a year ago.Regardless of physical condition or ability, I highly recommend the FMACA - this really, TRULY is a judgement free zone (unless you have large calf muscles)!THANK YOU FMACA!

We drive 230 miles one direction from Bismarck any chance we get to train with Dylan and his students. Dylan brings experience unparalleled by any other gym in the state and maintains a friendly, clean and safe environment.

Joining the Academy of Combat Arts was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From day one, it has been a phenomenal experience. Dylan and all the other coaches are excellent practitioners and teachers. They are all incredibly helpful people who only want to make you better at jiu-jitsu, wrestling, muay thai, and life in general. Despite being slightly apprehensive about joining the jiu-jitsu program, as I was the only women, I’ve always felt safe and respected. It is not a meathead gym. Thankfully more women have joined alongside a great group of men. The ACA is a marvelous circle of dedicated, tireless, and welcoming individuals. I’m proud and delighted to call everyone my teammate and friend.

My kids and I all go to aca and have tried another bjj gym in fargo and aca is hands down by far the best for anything your looking for in a gym.my youngest son is a naga champion because of aca.Dylan and his staff Joe and Jason take the time and will do extra to provide the best experience you can have.its an excellent way to get the most for your dollar as far as a gym goes.these guys will help you to become the best you can be in any of there classes.and its actually fun no matter what your age.i was very lazy and not active at all until aca. this gym will change your life for the better and make working out a great experience.gh zabel

Professional and effective.

Love it!

Ive left 3 or more messages over the last few months and used their website contact us thing twice, havent heard back. In fact, every time I call it just goes to a generic voicemail. Havent talked to a real person yet. One star because I cant even rate them with the little interaction Ive had.

The third party phone system they used prevented from even trying the place out- you gotta be kidding me- they’re clueless, they tell you a coach will call you and literally never does, I’ve made several attempts all failed

Extremely Great Gym!!