Eric Aasen

• Started formal training in 1978. Trained consistently in many styles of Traditional Martial Arts. • Started training in Kenpo and Kickboxing in the mid 1980’s, trained and taught 84 hours per week for many years, earning black belt in 1993 • Started training with Royce Gracie in 1995. • Earned blue belt under Royce Gracie in 1997 • Starting training at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy in 1999. Studied Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Combat Submission Wrestling. • Opened American School of Martial Arts in late 2004. Became an affiliate with Royce and Rodrigo Gracie. • Became an American Top Team affiliate in 2010 • Promoted to black belt by Rodrigo Gracie • Extreme Challenge Winner. • 2002 Greater Midwest Submission Hunt Absolute division no gi champion. • Competed in Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shoot Fighting and Mixed Martial Arts competitions.