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CUP Application -Project Narrative The Academy of Elk River, Inc. Since 1992, The Academy of Brooklyn Center has been offering martial arts instruction to men, women and children of all ages. Students enjoy a wide range of benefits, from fitness, weight loss and self confidence, to self defense and competition at the highest levels. The Academy competition team has produced such top competitors as Brock Lesnar, Sean Sherk, and Jacob Volkmann as well as many others. While competition is not the goal for most students, this high level of competition insures the very best in safe and effective training methods and techniques for our student body. The Academy of Elk River is the realization of long time Academy instructor Adam Ahern's dream - to bring the same high level of martial arts instruction to the community of Elk River and the surrounding area. The Academy of Elk River represents the first franchise ever of this successful classroom and business model. Adam Ahern has been a champion competitor and top instructor at The Academy since 1994, and will bring the same level of professionalism and quality of instruction to the Elk River branch. The Academy of Elk River seeks a Conditional Use Permit from the city in order to carry out this venture. The proposed site is Suite #101 (and #102) of Elk Hill Center -18850 Dodge Street North, Elk River, MN 55330-5722. No alterations of the space are required at this time. Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and children's classes will be offered in the 4212 sq. ft. space, on approximately 2400 square feet of mats. Muay Thai Kickboxing will be offered T,Th,Sa at 9:OOam, and M-F at 6:30pm. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will be offered T,Th,Sa at 10:00am, and M-F at 7:30pm. Kids classes will be offered Tu-Th at 4:30pm. Classes will be capped at around 10 students to ensure the highest quality of instruction. Initially, two employees will be necessary, owner Adam Ahern and long time Academy of Brooklyn Center instructor Seth Guimont. Existing parking at Elk Hill Center should be more than sufficient to accommodate the student body. Proposed signage would use existing lighted structures on the building and along Hwy. 169. The Academy of Elk River will offer many benefits to the community, not only cutting edge training in Muay Thai Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for all ages and backgrounds, but the fitness, well being, discipline and self confidence that come with a comprehensive and established program.