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
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori (Jiu Jitsu Colorado)
4.9 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dark Horse Combat Club
5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
New Level Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Subhounds Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Morning Star Jiu Jitsu - Denver
4.9 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Grappling Zone Denver
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
Shogun Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
Tri-Town Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Denver - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ GROUNDS
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Denver Jiu Jitsu l Rodrigo Salazar Team
4.6 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.
Denver Jiu Jitsu Self Defense
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.
- Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (317)
- Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori (Jiu Jitsu Colorado) ★★★★★ 4.9 (248)
- Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai ★★★★★ 5 (121)
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.
- Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (317)
- Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori (Jiu Jitsu Colorado) ★★★★★ 4.9 (248)
- Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (153)
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.
- Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (317)
- Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori (Jiu Jitsu Colorado) ★★★★★ 4.9 (248)
- Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (153)
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.