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719 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cañon City, Colorado

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule 719bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 719-285-7008

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 4:30–8 pm
Friday 4:30–8 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at 719 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 16 mentions

“The coaches are awesome—they’re patient, super encouraging, and they really know how to make the classes fun for the kids without losing the real technique.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“*Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, 719 BJJ provides the tools, guidance, and motivation needed to excel.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 40 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Incredible coaches who are constantly putting on great classes and are always pushing me to become better.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“This is my first time exploring BJJ and coach Andrew has made it a fantastic experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“Everyone I have had the pleasure of rolling with is friendly and we all work together to make sure we are mastering our craft.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 7 mentions

“The coaches are awesome—they’re patient, super encouraging, and they really know how to make the classes fun for the kids without losing the real technique.”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“Very great place to get discipline and amazing cardio, I'll recommend to anyone Jiu Jitsu, it will change your life!”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My daughter has loved every minute of it and she loves her coaches.”

From the reviews

This place is amazing! My daughter has loved every minute of it and she loves her coaches. The coaches are so patient, authentic, attentive, and genuinely care about teaching the children there. I appreciate this place so much. It's affordable and you can take your child everyday mon-fri which I love.

★★★★★ — Roberta, Dec 2023

This is my first time exploring BJJ and coach Andrew has made it a fantastic experience. He is thorough and always ensures each student understands each technique and can perform it correctly. Everyone I have had the pleasure of rolling with is friendly and we all work together to make sure we are mastering our craft.

★★★★★ — Scott, Oct 2023

We love 719 BJJ! Our son has been going consistently for a few months. The coaches have a great balance of teaching and making sure the kids enjoy every session. We’ve already seen improvement in our son’s ability to follow directions, focus and his confidence! We would highly recommend these guys!

★★★★★ — Emily, Dec 2023

Clean, safe and fun training atmosphere. Head coach Andrew Koch is an excellent teacher. He breaks down techniques so that they are very easy to understand. He also ensures students understand the concepts of every position. Highly recommend checking out this gym if you're in the area.

★★★★★ — Brandon, Sep 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at 719 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

719 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at 719 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find 719 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

29 CR 143, Cañon City, CO81212

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