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Private Training for Couples and Small Groups in Minnesota

How couples, friends, and small groups in Minnesota use semi-private fight fitness training to train together — without the awkwardness of a big class.

Training together is one of the few activities that genuinely scales for couples and small groups. Hikes and dinners are great, but they don't compound. Training does — you both get fitter, you both get better at a real skill, and the time on the calendar isn't filler.

Why semi-private is the right fit

A semi-private session is booked as one appointment at a flat group price, regardless of how many people are in the group (up to the cap). For couples, that's a clean two-person session. For friend groups, the per-person cost drops as you add people.

The coaching attention stays high because the group is small. Everyone gets corrected, everyone moves the entire time, and the energy is closer to a private session than a class.

Common groups that book it

In Minnesota, semi-private sessions tend to be booked by:

  • Couples who want a non-bar shared activity
  • Friend groups of 3 to 6 who want a recurring slot
  • Workplace teams looking for an off-site training experience
  • Existing training partners who want a coached pad session occasionally
  • Parents and their adult children training together

Different fitness levels in the same session

The most common worry: what if we're at different levels? In a small group that's easy to scale. The coach pairs you up, runs drills you can both execute, and adjusts intensity per person. You won't slow each other down — if anything, the differences make the session more interesting.

How to book it

Pick the semi-private session length you want, book the time, and bring the group up to the listed cap. Everyone in the group will be asked to accept the waiver as part of intake. One person handles the booking; the rest of the group just shows up.

Next Step

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Written by Coach With Cody (Cody Galloway, 4x U.S. Pankration Champion).