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Agoge Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Montrose, Colorado
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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule agogejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (970) 417-3118
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1:30–4 PM |
The classes they run
“I've visited at a few different gyms across he country for open mats and found that Agoge has top notch technique and holds us to a high standard as students.”
“Professor TJ has a no non-sense teaching style geared towards competition and real world application.”
“I would recommend this gym to anyone looking to hone there skills, experienced or beginner.”
Other martial arts here
“It's already helped me learn a lot of BJJ and kick-boxing in the short time Ive been going.”
What members say
“Knowledgeable coaches coupled with good atmosphere.”
From the reviews
I have been training at Agoge for three years now and it has completely changed my life for the better! Professor TJ has a no non-sense teaching style geared towards competition and real world application.
One of the best gyms in Colorado. It's already helped me learn a lot of BJJ and kick-boxing in the short time Ive been going. I would recommend this gym to anyone looking to hone there skills, experienced or beginner.
New to BJJ? Start at Agoge Jiu Jitsu
Agoge 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.
Your first BJJ class at Agoge 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.
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