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BJJ Classes in Boulder, CO

Boulder has 2 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Easton Training Center - Boulder

4.9 ★★★★★ 344 reviews

2005 32nd St, Boulder, CO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–13

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Boulder

5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

6655 Arapahoe Rd Unit F, Boulder, CO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–12

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Boulder

1 of the 2 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Gracie Jiu Jitsu Boulder.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Jiu Jitsu Boulder runs women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Boulder

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Boulder: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Boulder?
Most Boulder gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Boulder gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 2 of the 2 gyms in Boulder advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Easton Training Center - Boulder, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Boulder. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Boulder?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Boulder gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Boulder?
Yes — 2 Boulder gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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