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Denver Jiu Jitsu l Rodrigo Salazar Team

4.6 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Denver, Colorado

BJJ gym Affiliated 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.

Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

Plan your first class

  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule denverjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (720) 295-0255

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Denver Jiu Jitsu l Rodrigo Salazar Team, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Denver Jiu Jitsu l Rodrigo Salazar Team — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 7 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Rodrigo is a beyond amazing instructor and coach!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“is a comfortable facility run by professionals who make you feel like family.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions
🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 2 mentions

From the reviews

I have been training Brazilian jiu jitsu for almost two years now with Denver jiu jitsu and Rodrigo Salazar and I hope to be training with Rodrigo Salazar until I get my black belt and beyond, Rodrigo knows the Real Brazilian jiu jitsu self defense that can be used for competition, MMA and real life situations on the…

★★★★★ — Rodrigo, Aug 2014

Denver Jiu Jitsu LLC IS THE BEST PLACE EVER!!! is a comfortable facility run by professionals who make you feel like family.I've been working out there for 6 months now and I can honestly say the trainers invest their time in each person,and provide friendly guidance.

★★★★★ — Fran, Jul 2012

My Name is Abdulrahman and I'm international student from Kuwait. I start training BJJ with Rodrigo Salazar since 2010. I recommended the school for all of my friends now we have a big group of people that trains over there.

★★★★★ — Abdulrahman, Jul 2012

Rodrigo has been an incredible instructor! I have had nothing but positive results in my skill and attitude towards jiu jitsu. I would highly recommend anyone living in the Denver area or traveling to Denver to seek out Rodrigo's school!

★★★★★ — Enzo, Dec 2014

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Your first BJJ class at Denver Jiu Jitsu l Rodrigo Salazar Team

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 Denver Jiu Jitsu l Rodrigo Salazar Team

10200 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO80231

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