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BJJ Classes in Denver, CO

Denver has 15 BJJ gyms — including 7 with a free trial, 11 beginner-friendly, and 12 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.

Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 317 reviews

285 S Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori (Jiu Jitsu Colorado)

4.9 ★★★★★ 248 reviews

4605 Quebec St b5, Denver, CO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

7808 Cherry Creek S Dr #205, Denver, CO

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

Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

5058 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Dark Horse Combat Club

5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

950 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO

Ages 7–16

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

New Level Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews

1951 S Broadway, Denver, CO

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Subhounds Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

2531 W 62nd Ct Unit C, Denver, CO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome No-gi Competition team welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academyactive competition team

Morning Star Jiu Jitsu - Denver

4.9 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

4362 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Grappling Zone Denver

5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO

BJJ gym Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Shogun Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

7100 Broadway #8B, Denver, CO

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Tri-Town Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

4926 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gracie Barra Denver - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense

5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

4495 Washington St, Denver, CO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

BJJ GROUNDS

5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

9191 W Jewell Ave, Denver, CO

Ages 1–5

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Denver Jiu Jitsu l Rodrigo Salazar Team

4.6 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

10200 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO

BJJ gym Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

Denver Jiu Jitsu Self Defense

6750 E Chenango Ave #35, Denver, CO

BJJ gym Competition team Affiliated

Good to know in Denver

5 of the 15 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 Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu, Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori (Jiu Jitsu Colorado), Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy, New Level Jiu-Jitsu, and 5 more.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu, Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori (Jiu Jitsu Colorado), Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy, Dark Horse Combat Club, and 3 more run 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.

BJJ for beginners in Denver →

Kids & teen BJJ in Denver

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.

Kids BJJ in Denver →

BJJ in Denver: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Denver?
Most Denver 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 Denver gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 7 of the 15 gyms in Denver advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu, Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori (Jiu Jitsu Colorado), Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Denver?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 11 Denver 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 Denver?
Yes — 12 Denver gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 1. 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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