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BJJ Classes in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins has 6 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.
Gracie Barra Fort Collins - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Total Ryu Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
FoCo BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Inspire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
Horsetooth Hybrid Grappling Club
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Madhouse Jiujitsu
Good to know in Fort Collins
3 of the 6 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 Barra Fort Collins - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and FoCo BJJ.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Total Ryu Martial Arts and FoCo BJJ 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.
- Total Ryu Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (111)
- FoCo BJJ ★★★★★ 5 (55)
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.
- Total Ryu Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (111)
- FoCo BJJ ★★★★★ 5 (55)
- Inspire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (35)
Kids & teen BJJ in Fort Collins
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.
- Gracie Barra Fort Collins - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (118)
- Total Ryu Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (111)
- FoCo BJJ ★★★★★ 5 (55)
BJJ in Fort Collins: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Fort Collins?
- Most Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 6 gyms in Fort Collins advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Total Ryu Martial Arts, FoCo BJJ. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Fort Collins?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?
- Yes — 5 Fort Collins gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.