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Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Colorado
5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Centennial, 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 — 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule instagram.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 720-210-6115
Hours
| Monday | 7–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7–10 pm |
| Friday | 7–10 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“competition focused, hobbyists, kids classes Will and his team can accommodate.”
“I was worried that I would not fit in as a woman and someone who is just doing this as a hobby - but everyone is very nice and I feel comfortable here!”
“I have not been in an environment like that since wrestling in high school so I was nervous but the instructor, Will, was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and understanding of that.”
“Black Tie Centennial is a great Jiujitsu gym to enroll in for both classes in gi and no gi.”
“I visited Denver for a week and dropped in to the open mat and gi class — I’m a white belt with a little over a year experience.”
“Whether you’re a competitor, hobbyist, or just starting out, you’re welcomed exactly as you are.”
“Some days it was just the two of us at day class and those were some of my favorite training sessions, getting to train one on one.”
“I visited Denver for a week and dropped in to the open mat and gi class — I’m a white belt with a little over a year experience.”
“From the first step into the gym, this group has been beyond welcoming and helpful to a beginner like me.”
Other martial arts here
“I have not been in an environment like that since wrestling in high school so I was nervous but the instructor, Will, was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and understanding of that.”
What members say
“Coach Will and Coach Zack are great instructors who not only teach strong Jiu Jitsu, but also invite other gyms to train with us in order to expand our knowledge!”
“I have not been in an environment like that since wrestling in high school so I was nervous but the instructor, Will, was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and understanding of that.”
“I have not been in an environment like that since wrestling in high school so I was nervous but the instructor, Will, was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and understanding of that.”
“The best things about this gym are not only the lessons and techniques that the team offers but the members and instructors are a great bunch of folks.”
“Whether you’re a competitor, hobbyist, or just starting out, you’re welcomed exactly as you are.”
“It's absolutely worth it to learn what he has to offer!”
From the reviews
Will was my coworker and friend while he was living in Florida and the one who convinced me start training. I looked forward to training every day just knowing he would be there because he always encouraged me to do my best and continue to fight.
Black Tie Centennial is a great Jiujitsu gym to enroll in for both classes in gi and no gi. Wil and Zach are great guys! They also have open mat sessions that I enjoy attending.
I visited Denver for a week and dropped in to the open mat and gi class — I’m a white belt with a little over a year experience. Will is the man. Very warm and friendly gym culture (everyone was super cool), high level instruction, and at the end of the day they roll hard!
This gym is amazing. Everything, from the coaches to the group of people that practice here, makes this gym enjoyable and competitive. I travel almost an hour every time to come to this gym, not because there isn't a closer gym, but because there isn't a better gym.
New to BJJ? Start at Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Colorado
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Colorado 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 Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Colorado
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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