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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Boulder
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Boulder, 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 (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracieboulder.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 720-579-4456
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1999, but after taking an eight-year break, I was very selective about where I would return and where I would trust my kids to train.”
“As a woman, I also just have to highlight how safe, respectful, and professional the men are here.”
“If you are looking for a women’s self-defense class, I highly suggest this it has helped me become a lot more confident and feel a lot more at ease if I go anywhere by myself.”
“Fidel is an amazing instructor who makes individuals of all levels feel both welcomed and equipped to learn new skills.”
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What members say
“Overall, Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Boulder is very welcoming, safe, has amazing instructors, and has an awesome self defense class for women!”
“Fidel is an amazing instructor who makes individuals of all levels feel both welcomed and equipped to learn new skills.”
“My daughter loves the Women Empowered program, which focuses on real-world self-defense and gives her the option to train with other women in a supportive environment.”
“I attend the woman empowered classes and it’s a great group of women, and the techniques truly do make you feel like you have a chance at defending yourself need be.”
“My daughter loves the Women Empowered program, which focuses on real-world self-defense and gives her the option to train with other women in a supportive environment.”
“Both of my kids attend classes at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Boulder, and it’s been an incredible experience for our family.”
From the reviews
As a mom, finding the right place for my kids has always been important to me. We weren’t looking for a competitive sport — we were looking for confidence, discipline, and real-life skills. From day one, the instructors made us feel welcome. The structure of the classes is incredible.
I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1999, but after taking an eight-year break, I was very selective about where I would return and where I would trust my kids to train. Gracie Boulder absolutely exceeded my expectations.
I couldn’t be more pleased with this gym. My 10 year old daughter and 7 year old son both train here, and the instructors are great at tailoring the BJJ techniques in a way the kids and understand.
Great classes with a personable coach and staff. Beginner courses organized in a schedule format that makes it easy to follow. Professor who takes his time explaining techniques, answering questions and giving pointers.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Boulder
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Boulder 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 Jiu Jitsu Boulder
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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