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Gracie Barra Saddle Rock Jiu-Jitsu in Aurora, CO
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Aurora, Colorado
Part of Gracie Barra
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
- Membership memberships run around $180/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarrasaddlerock.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 720-551-6449
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:45–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:45–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm–12 am |
| Saturday | 12 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training here for over a year now and I cannot thank them enough for all benefits he gets at Gracie Bara Saddle Rock.”
“Professor Juninho is a world class competitor and professor.”
“Even with that limited training, I was able to immediately protect myself and restrain my assailant in a matter of a couple of seconds (he was then escorted off the property).”
“One gym I visited in Tennessee as a BRAND NEW white belt - I got paired up with a blue belt who took it upon himself to turn me into his own personal highlight reel.”
Other martial arts here
“The head of this gym is very big on safety and well versed in Judo and BJJ and has competed at Worlds (taken 2nd and 3rd place).”
What members say
“Professor and Coaches do a great job instructing the art of self defense, channeling her energy and building her confidence.”
“The coaches are absolutely wonderful and skilled for all ages and specialize in beginners.”
“My family and I been coming to Gracie Barra Saddle Rock for several months now and the atmosphere and instruction are exactly what we were looking for.”
“Their kind and encouraging approach helped our child feel comfortable and confident, making the experience truly wonderful.”
“A gym that is more family-oriented and casual, but lacks for those who also want to try their hands at competition.”
From the reviews
Great experience! This is the best Jiu-Jitsu academy in Colorado hands down. My son has been training here for over a year now and I cannot thank them enough for all benefits he gets at Gracie Bara Saddle Rock. Professor Juninho and Coach Alex are great with kids and very professional.
Best of all worlds! Man, woman, child: this is the gym you've been looking for. Allow me to elaborate.... Once I got my first taste of BJJ and realized it actually delivers on what it advertises, I spent a lot of time finding the right gym. Did tons of research, recruited the personal assistance of an expert, etc.
We love the professor, the coaches, the facility is always clean. Our kids have learned so much, have grown in areas of teamwork, focus, sportsmanship, and overall integrity. Enrolling our kids here was one of the best things we could have done and is surely an investment in their future!
It's been great for my two girls, they love it and even after class they say they want to keep playing jiu jitsu hahaha. They're learning responsibility and discipline on top of everything else. Coaches and Professor are great and attentive. I would highly recommend.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Saddle Rock Jiu-Jitsu in Aurora, CO
Gracie Barra Saddle Rock Jiu-Jitsu in Aurora, CO 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 Gracie Barra Saddle Rock Jiu-Jitsu in Aurora, CO
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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