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Gracie Judo Club
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Littleton, 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.
Team of volunteers teaching Olympic-style judo and self-defense, with classes for kids and adults.
Plan your first class
- 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 graciejudoclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (720) 232-5863
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“When I have national competitors competing and I'm unavailable Grace is the one that steps up and helps my kids treating them like her own.”
“When I have national competitors competing and I'm unavailable Grace is the one that steps up and helps my kids treating them like her own.”
“You will not find another club around that dedicates the time and effort into such a wonderful self defense sport for the price.”
“The people in this community are more than welcoming to all skill levels and will absolutely work with you day in day out to impove yourself.”
Other martial arts here
“Gracie Judo and her entire staff have been an amazing positive influence to all of my children who participate in their program.”
What members say
“The people in this community are more than welcoming to all skill levels and will absolutely work with you day in day out to impove yourself.”
“The people in this community are more than welcoming to all skill levels and will absolutely work with you day in day out to impove yourself.”
“My daughter struggles with her self-esteem and confidence but after only one month at this dojo I have noticed serious improvement!”
“When I have national competitors competing and I'm unavailable Grace is the one that steps up and helps my kids treating them like her own.”
“Gracie Judo and her entire staff have been an amazing positive influence to all of my children who participate in their program.”
“My daughter struggles with her self-esteem and confidence but after only one month at this dojo I have noticed serious improvement!”
From the reviews
Gracie Judo is the real deal. The instructors genuinely care about each and every student. This dojo has a family feel and is not a churn and burn place. If you are looking to put down roots then this is the place for you and/or your child.
My son has been practicing judo for five years with the Gracie Judo team. All of the instructors are very professional and courtious. I really appreciate how all the instructors want the kids to be successful not only in judo but in life. The club has practice scheduled four days a week for a "very" decent price.
Both my boys did Judo for years here, it is a wonderful club. A couple other reviews I read stated that the instructors were disrespectful or too tough. Well guess what, Judo is a combat sport, not pattycake.
Gracie Judo is a spectacular Dojo!! I personally own a dojo and have had Grace come to my Dojo in WA. When I have national competitors competing and I'm unavailable Grace is the one that steps up and helps my kids treating them like her own. Grace is the most decorated female Judoka in US history.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Judo Club
Gracie Judo Club 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.
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Judo Club
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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