Motion City

Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Saint Paul, United States.

Details checked against the gym's website, October 2026Reviews on Google ↗

Motion City is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States — one of 20 gyms in Saint Paul on the Mat Track directory. Its timetable lists classes on 6 days of the week, including an open mat on Saturday. It offers a free trial class. Timetables and offers are on motioncitybjj.com and @Motioncitybjj.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu(gi and no-gi)

Free trialBeginnersKidsWomen'sOpen mat Sat

From $65/monthView timetable

Details

550, County Road D West, New Brighton

motioncitybjj.com

Open 7 days a week · from 10:00 · until 20:00

Head coach: Aidan Donovan

Open since 2024

(612) 466-0616 @Motioncitybjj

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Class schedule

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Mon

All Levels Gi11:00

Youth Gi17:00

Fundamentals Gi18:00

Advanced Gi19:00

Tue

All Levels No-Gi11:00

Youth Gi17:00

Fundamentals Gi18:00

Advanced Gi19:00

Wed

All Levels Gi11:00

Youth No-Gi17:00

Fundamentals No-Gi18:00

Advanced No-Gi19:00

Thu

All Levels No-Gi11:00

Youth Gi17:00

Fundamentals Gi18:00

Advanced Gi19:00

Fri

All Levels Gi11:00

Youth No-Gi17:00

Sat

Open Mat10:00

Women's Only Gi11:00

GrapplingOther

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. From motioncitybjj.com, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Prices

Kids BJJ 1-month unlimited (introductory)	$65 / month
Adult BJJ 1-month unlimited (introductory)	$87.50 / month
Kids BJJ month-to-month unlimited	$130 / month
Adult BJJ month-to-month unlimited	$175 / month

As listed on motioncitybjj.com, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the gym.

Coaches

Aidan DonovanCo-Owner Instructor
Michelle DonovanCo-Owner Instructor
Ashley ValdezYouth Instructor
Alex PhilippInstructor
Brandon WilsonInstructor

Good to know

Can complete beginners join Motion City?: Yes. Motion City runs beginner classes, such as “Fundamentals Gi”.
Does Motion City offer a free trial class?: Yes, Motion City offers a free trial: book it on their site.
Does Motion City have kids' classes?: Yes, Motion City runs kids' classes for ages 5+.
Does Motion City have women's classes?: Yes, Motion City runs women's classes.
When are adult classes at Motion City?: Motion City runs adult classes in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
Does Motion City train gi or no-gi?: Both. Motion City runs gi and no-gi classes.
What should I bring to my first class at Motion City?: Wear comfortable workout clothes for No-Gi classes. Loaner gi provided for free trial Gi classes. Beginners welcome, no prior experience needed. Fundamentals classes recommended for new people.
What does Motion City teach?: Motion City covers self-defence, fundamentals and sparring.