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Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Thornton
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Thornton, Colorado
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 (ages 4–13) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eastonbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 720-285-2148
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30–10:30 am |
The classes they run
“The instructors are great with young kids, theyre incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in each child's progress.”
“Bettie is a teenager and is allowed to make most decision in her life.”
“I was in the middle of my third enlistment and wanted to learn self defense to help me in survive in the field because my unit was going to deploy in the next 12 months.”
“It was my first time at the Easton Thornton location and I brought a friend who wrestled in college, but never had done BJJ.”
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What members say
“The instructor was patient, very knowledgeable, and really helped me understand the mechanics.”
“It's more than a place to train; it's a fun, welcoming space to build lifelong friendships and a robust network, as you master the art of Jiu-Jitsu.”
“It's more than a place to train; it's a fun, welcoming space to build lifelong friendships and a robust network, as you master the art of Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Professors Pete and Nick are extremely knowledgeable, and present information that really helps develop everyone's technique, and further their BJJ goals.”
“It's amazing to see my kid gaining confidence while learning valuable self defense skills.”
“I have never won any competitions out side the academy, but in training I win some and lose some but no matter what I have fun and get exercise.”
From the reviews
Discipline, art form, defense and fun- all things the kids are learning here, as I sit watching my nephew go thru his class. I love that all the children are taught respect not only for the Professor but also for their Coach. Exercise is not demanded but a fun activity developing muscle tone and strength.
I highly recommend the Easton BJJ Thornton location. I enrolled my 3 year old son first and was impressed by their "Little Tigers" program. Not only does my son learn BJJ technique but he loves the games they play as well. Plus there is "mat chat" where they learn about strangers, how to avoid conflicts, etc.
This is an excellent gym and part of the Easton family of gyms in Denver. The culture here is second to none. Very friendly people. The head instructor, Professor Pete, is patient, kind, and knowledgable. He knows how to work well with everyone age 5-50.
Hands down the best Jiu-jitsu gym in Denver area and in Colorado. Just do yourself and your kids a huge favor right now and for the future. Make yourself and children go at least 3x a week and stick with it.
New to BJJ? Start at Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Thornton
Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Thornton 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 Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Thornton
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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