Crucial Instincts Athletics

03/29/2026

Bonfires, bean bag toss, BBQ, ghost in the graveyard... Our BDAY BBQ was a great time last night! We didnt get many pictures as we were too busy having fun within all of our activities! But... thank you to everyone that came out to the 1st Crucial Instincts Athletics BBQ of this year!
Can't wait for the next one!

03/26/2026

Please help a member of our Crucial Instincts Athletics Community as they lost their house & belongings to a housefire while the family was attending the annual Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade. Sadly, the family also tragically lost their beloved dog-whom they've had since he was a puppy... Again, please help this family get back on their feet! Any and all help is very much appreciated! -Thank you in advance!

Cathy, her daughter Michelle, and Michelle's three daughters have faced un… Lacey Van D**e needs your support for Help Cathy’s Family Rebuild After House Fire

02/09/2026

for your

01/29/2026

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February 28th, 2026
Brayden Werk vs.
Brandon McNamara

This young man has been putting in the work, and after having 2 opponents back out on him in 2025, he is ready to make a statement on Feb 28th in Mahnomen, MN! We're supporting you Brayden!

P.s. Thank you to for collabing with our young fighters in their !

01/15/2026

Saturday, January 17th 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location📍


For Beginners, Self-Defense MMA Fundamentals with Professional MMA Fighter & Current

Marc "The Lumberjack" Hummel

12/19/2025

2026 schedule

With the New Year approaching, we are adding a few classes to the schedule, +adding Open Mat daily Monday through Friday!

You can find our new Membership options on our Website, in our new Membership Portal!

Thank you all for the support at the gym!
-Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays CIA Fam!

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-Love the Lumberjack!
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CIA

12/03/2025

https://youtu.be/0RWSq6U_y-Y?si=fNL0d5iKoz0_XoAz

Here's the link to the Full Fight with Commentary! What a war it was, worthy of a Championship Title! I had to face adversity and switch up the gameplan a little in order to come out on top, but we did it!
Throne MMA
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Thank you to everyone and every sponsor that played a role during this last fight camp! I could make a specific post dedicated to each individual and business listed below, but to sum it all up, the fight would NOT have been a success without this list of supporters in my corner:
Again, thank you!!!
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Rob Nelson
Brock Larson
Micah Kakarot Haas
Rosales
Jacob Ramos
Steve Hordinski
Jordan Oaks

Crucial Instincts Athletics
Start BJJ Minnesota
Genesis Training Academy
Crosslake Fitness
218 Fitness Center
Øaksey

Adam Nelson
Jean Hummel
Lacey Lee
Werk
Adam Umland Jeremy
Vance Guy
Ja Stapleton
Dawson Siemers
Hurd

10/22/2025

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www.crucialinstinctsathletics.com

08/01/2025

The work is done, from now...
We go to !!!

This Saturday,
August 2nd, Walker, MN
Northern Lights Casino

07/12/2025

August 2nd, 2025
's Collide
Marc Hummel vs.
Justin Likness
Northern Lights Casino

07/12/2025

Aug 2nd, 2025
for Tyrese Hurd!