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BJJ GROUNDS
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Denver, Colorado
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 (ages 1–5) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule grounds.blog — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 303-819-9201
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“And it's an awesome spot for kids to engage in enriching activities instead of more screen time.”
“I've trained 3-4 days per week for the past 25 months and have also taken private lessons from both Mike and Sheena.”
“They provide high quality technical jiu-jitsu instruction that all levels - white belt to black belt - can immediately implement in their games.”
What members say
“A friend recommended I check out this school, stating he trainined with Mike and that he is a "world class instructor" who focuses on safety in his step-by-step curriculum.”
“They provide high quality technical jiu-jitsu instruction that all levels - white belt to black belt - can immediately implement in their games.”
“Mike and Sheena have an amazing space and their personalities and teaching styles are very welcoming and accessible at all skill levels.”
From the reviews
I started my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu path with Profs Mike & Sheena Bidwell at Grounds (formerly known as Flo Life BJJ+) in December 2023. I'd wanted to train BJJ for several years, but didn't know where to begin. I felt a little nervous walking into a school and assumed everyone would be much more advanced than myself.
I can’t say enough great things about training with Mike & Sheena Bidwell. Their passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is unmatched, and it shows in every aspect of their teaching.
Grounds is great. I love training jiu-jitsu there. And it's an awesome spot for kids to engage in enriching activities instead of more screen time. The owners are lovely people that put their hearts into everything that they do. The space is so relaxing and I always feel such a great energy there.
Mike and Sheena have an amazing space and their personalities and teaching styles are very welcoming and accessible at all skill levels. They are a dynamic jiu jitsu power couple, and Grounds is a wonderful space to train….especially if you like a cup of coffee!
New to BJJ? Start at BJJ GROUNDS
BJJ GROUNDS comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 BJJ GROUNDS
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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