Biographical Info

Certifications:

Muay Thai – Full Instructor

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – Brown Belt

Tae-Kwon-Do – Black Belt

About:

Justin Kratzke is a lifelong martial artist and has trained in combat arts for over 25 years.  Throughout his training Justin has gravitated towards competition, specializing in Mixed Martial Arts.  During his MMA career he won the welterweight title for “Brutaal” fight promotions and retired holding an 8-1 record with a one hundred percent finish rate.  In addition to competition, Justin loves coaching and teaching.  He has taught martial arts for ten years and is currently the Head Instructor at The Academy-Eden Prairie teaching Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Youth Martial Arts.  He loves working with both students and fighters alike, helping them achieve their training and competition goals.

Muay Thai

• 2008 – Began training Muay Thai under Ajarn Chai
• 2012 – Promoted to Apprentice Instructor
• 2015 – Promoted to Associate Instructor
• 2018 – Promoted to Full Instructor

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

• 2008 – Began Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• 2011 – Promoted to Blue Belt from Mario Roberto
• 2015 – Promoted to Purple Belt from Greg Nelson
• 2019 – Promoted to Brown Belt from Greg Nelson

Tae-Kwon-Do

• 1996- Promoted to Black Belt

Other Arts

• Wrestling (Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco-Roman)
• Judo
• Kali
• Boxing