Burnsville Martial Arts Academy
11921 Portland Ave.
Burnsville, MN 55337
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Gus Kratzke is a lifelong martial artist and has trained in combat arts for over 25 years. Throughout his training Gus 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, Gus loves coaching and teaching and has taught martial arts for over ten years. He loves working with both students and fighters alike, helping them achieve their training and competition goals.
Credentials:
- Senior Instructor: Grandmaster Surachai Sirisute Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)
- 2008 – Began training Muay Thai under Ajarn Chai
- 2012 – Promoted to Apprentice Instructor
- 2015 – Promoted to Associate Instructor
- 2018 – Promoted to Full Instructor
- 2022 – Promoted to Senior Instructor
- Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Greg Nelson
- 2008 – Began Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- 2011 – Promoted to Blue Belt by Professor Mario Roberto
- 2015 – Promoted to Purple Belt by Professor Greg Nelson
- 2019 – Promoted to Brown Belt by Professor Greg Nelson
- 2023 – Promoted to Black Belt by Professor Greg Nelson
- Taekwondo Black Belt
Teaching Experience:
- Program Director and Head Coach: The Academy Eden Prairie (2016-2021)
- Martial Art Instructor: Mankato Martial Arts (2011-2014)