about us
Progressive Martial Arts was established in Grand Forks, ND in 1995. Currently owned and operated by father and son, Ken and Josh Greer, who have a combined 40 years of martial arts experience. They are dedicated to sharing their passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts with the Grand Forks, East Grand Forks community, and beyond.
PMA has proudly partnered with local law enforcement agencies providing training aimed at improving their control and self-defense tactics. This helps enhance officers’ skills for their jobs and every day lives. We understand the critical role that they have in our community and we are committed to continuing this partnership and working closely to provide the best support and training opportunities.
At Progressive Martial Arts, we welcome students of all skill levels, professions, and ages. Our students come from all walks of life, and we are diligent about keeping them safe during training so that they can return to their daily lives without any issues.
our philosophy
We believe in creating a space that allows people to escape the stresses of everyday life and focus on improving themselves both physically and mentally. Our philosophy is centered around the idea of fostering a healthy family environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We believe that a strong sense of community is essential to achieving personal growth and success. Our coaches and staff are dedicated to helping our members reach their full potential and achieve their goals. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where everyone feels valued and respected. Our ultimate goal is to help our members lead happier, healthier lives through our training and by being a part of our gym's community.
meet the owners
Ken - Ken has over 40 years of martial arts experience. He has earned various accolades throughout his martial arts journey, including a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In addition to competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Ken has considerable coaching and cornering experience in Jiu Jitsu, boxing, and MMA.
Josh - Josh has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts since 2010 at the age of sixteen. He has both professional mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition experience. Josh has been an active coach at PMA for almost 10 years.
