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Elevate Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Grand Junction, 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
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 elevatejjacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (970) 822-5888
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–1:30 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Every single coach acknowledges my two children even if they aren’t in their class, which to me is important, I want my kids to feel welcome and safe.”
“The quality provided by the instructors is unmatched, especially in the tiny grapplers class, and the women’s class.”
“I attend the gi and no gi classes as well as the women’s class on Saturdays and it’s become a second home.”
“I attend the gi and no gi classes as well as the women’s class on Saturdays and it’s become a second home.”
“Professor Joel led a great class and provided one on one coaching to students as needed.”
“Swung by for the first time for their open mat today and the whole team was extremely welcoming.”
“The instructor’s come from different backgrounds, some military and first responders, and that brings another real-world perspective to the training.”
“They offer a wide variety of classes from beginner to advanced that appeal to anyone that wants to better themselves.”
Other martial arts here
“I attend gi, no gi, and Muay Thai and have had nothing but a great time.”
What members say
“Professor Joel led a great class and provided one on one coaching to students as needed.”
“They offer a wide variety of classes from beginner to advanced that appeal to anyone that wants to better themselves.”
“Wonderful environment, Shilo was amazing at explaining the movements and making the space feel safe and welcoming.”
“The instructors are not only knowledgeable but also polite, patient, and clear when correcting and teaching technique.”
“The facility itself is a thing of beauty, I was really impressed by how clean and aesthetic it was.”
“I have been ever so patiently waiting for Elevate to open and the wait was absolutely worth it!”
From the reviews
I have been ever so patiently waiting for Elevate to open and the wait was absolutely worth it! The instructors are not only knowledgeable but also polite, patient, and clear when correcting and teaching technique.
I stopped by Elevate while visiting from out of town. Everyone was super welcoming and everything was incredibly clean. Professor Joel led a great class and provided one on one coaching to students as needed. I will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Grand Junction!
I have gone to several sessions with 3 different coaches. They follow a nice curriculum but have their own styles. For instance, they represent a range of heights and weights that show different perspectives on technique.
Elevate Jiu Jitsu Academy has been nothing short of amazing for our family. The coaches are incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely awesome people. They do an outstanding job working with our foster kiddos—meeting them where they’re at, building confidence, and creating a safe, encouraging environment for…
New to BJJ? Start at Elevate Jiu Jitsu Academy
Elevate Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Elevate Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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