Ten years ago I was sitting on my couch most likely with a Big Mac in one hand and a beer in the other watching the UFC on tv. I was out of shape and not looking at the big picture. But I was super intrigued by martial arts and grappling most particularly. So I took a shot and decided to try something I didn't think I ever would....
It took one class. One class and I was hooked and haven't missed
a week since. I went from weekly drinker, fast food every day, and sitting around for fun, into legitimate athlete. Looking back the transformation was amazing. I changed how I looked at health, food, energy, success, and fun. There is no doubt in my mind that my life took a new and much more fulfilling direction all thanks to Jiu Jitsu and the people I've meet along the way. Now it's my time to try to give that to as many people as I can. S T A F F
Topher Braddock, Owner/Head Coach
Topher has been training in jiu jitsu for over 10 years at the Minnesota Kail Group in Minneapolis under professor Fabio Morescalchi of Akagi Jiu Jitsu. Topher received his blue belt in 2009 from Luiz Palhares. During that time he competed in every tournament he could, up to 8 competitions each year. In 2011 he was the Naga Midwest blue belt champion. He shortly thereafter received his purple belt from professor Chris Mccune 2nd degree black belt and owner of Mccune's Martial Arts in Brooklyn Park Minnesota. After receiving his purple belt he was offered the position of head gi instructor at Next Level Combat in Apple Valley Minnesota. After about a year and a half of running his own classes he received his brown belt from professor Chris Mccune. Teaching at Next Level Combat for 2 years was such a great experience he decided to take a jump and start Alchemy Jiu Jitsu...
