Established in 2016, Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and serves the surrounding areas. The academy specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, and fitness, providing a family-friendly environment where students can train, get fit, and forge lifelong friendships. The academy, founded by Enrique Muniz and Meagan Shegstad, also collaborates with non-profit organizations to make self-defense accessible to everyone in the community, including the youth and underprivileged.