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Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Denver, Colorado

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule selfdefensedenver.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (720) 924-5054

Hours

Monday 5 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5 AM–9 PM
Friday 5 AM–9 PM
Saturday 5 AM–2 PM
Sunday 5 AM–2 PM

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 Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“While I ‘knew’ the foundations and core principles of martial arts, I was swiftly reminded the value and importance of this space.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“This is one of the best experiences I've ever had with a self defense school for kids.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 12 mentions

“Both my wife and i started Fusion and clearly Jesse has given great thought to the process of training individuals of all abilities self-defense skills.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Jesse thoroughly explains what we are learning and why, with a progressive curriculum that allows beginners to seasoned martial artists to grow and expand their skills.”

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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 Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“For context, my older brother and I trained Mixed Martial Arts for about 3-5 years in our youth, and hadn’t tapped back in for a long time.”

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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 121 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Jesse is an incredible coach who genuinely cares about helping students improve and remain safe in and outside of class.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Jesse thoroughly explains what we are learning and why, with a progressive curriculum that allows beginners to seasoned martial artists to grow and expand their skills.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“I love training here… everyone is welcoming, the gym is clean and most importantly, the instructors are informative and disciplined.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 9 mentions

“Jessie is very knowledgeable and makes the classes fun while also making sure everyone understands the techniques and the why behind those techniques.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“I've been going for almost a year now and I've gotten two yellow stripes and finished my whole striking concepts card while still focusing on my defense altogether.”

From the reviews

As a parent, my topmost priority is the safety of my child. I know I am not beside my daughter all the time so I decided to enroll her in a school to learn self defense. I am so glad I found FUSION. Jesse is really hands on and committed to teach not only techniques but more importantly of the values and character.

★★★★★ — Charisse, Jan 2023

I can’t recommend this training facility enough (and I recommend it to basically everyone I meet)! You gain so much by taking classes at Fusion Combat: a helpful and kind community, dynamic workouts, comprehensive and specialized instruction, and a wealth of self-defense techniques that you can apply to real-life…

★★★★★ — Darien, Feb 2024

I have been coming to this school for a year now, and overall I have been very impressed with Fusion Combat. The instructor, Jessie, is very knowledgable, and a very good at teaching martial arts, It is obvious he actually wants his students to learn and grow as martial artists, and he runs his classes in a way to…

★★★★★ — Tom, May 2024

I found Fusion Combat Training Center as it was close to both my work & home, and I’m glad to have been in this space for almost four months now. For context, my older brother and I trained Mixed Martial Arts for about 3-5 years in our youth, and hadn’t tapped back in for a long time.

★★★★★ — Weston, Feb 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai

Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai

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 Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai

5058 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO80237

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