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Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Grand Junction, Colorado
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
- 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 grandvalleybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (970) 644-0166
Hours
| Monday | 5:45–7:45 AM, 11:45 AM–2 PM, 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:45–7:45 AM, 11:45 AM–2 PM, 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45–7:45 AM, 11:45 AM–2 PM, 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45–7:45 AM, 11:45 AM–2 PM, 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:45–7:45 AM, 11:45 AM–2 PM, 5:15–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9:15 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Highly recommended if you're looking for top-notch training gym for your kids, teens and adult!”
“The Saturday FREE women’s class is also a really big class for women and safe place to try it out.”
“Highly recommended if you're looking for top-notch training gym for your kids, teens and adult!”
“Stopped by for their no gi open mat and was welcomed right away!”
“Whether you are a hobbyist or a competitor, this is the place to be!”
“Stopped by for their no gi open mat and was welcomed right away!”
“The atmosphere is so welcoming, the coaches are great at working with all levels of students, and everyone was safe to roll with.”
Other martial arts here
“Ever since I started my Jiu-Jitsu/Muay Thai journey I started at this gym and never went to any other gym because I didn’t have to.”
“Just wanted to express our immense gratitude to Grand Valley BJJ & kickboxing for the amazing impact on our son Caleb.”
What members say
“The training atmosphere and instructor's are WORLD CLASS, both literally and figuratively.”
“Although my schedule shifted and I wasn't able to make it onto the mats this time, I was incredibly impressed by how friendly and welcoming their communication was.”
“Although my schedule shifted and I wasn't able to make it onto the mats this time, I was incredibly impressed by how friendly and welcoming their communication was.”
“The mats and facility were very clean, and I appreciated that they had a shower for after class.”
“The Saturday FREE women’s class is also a really big class for women and safe place to try it out.”
From the reviews
Incredible gym. The atmosphere is so welcoming, the coaches are great at working with all levels of students, and everyone was safe to roll with. I dropped in while on vacation, and I cannot tell you how much I wish I could just take this gym home with me.
I recently dropped in for a few classes while I was in town, and it was awesome! Kevin is an incredible coach and is very keen in his craft. The mats and facility were very clean, and I appreciated that they had a shower for after class.
Just wanted to express our immense gratitude to Grand Valley BJJ & kickboxing for the amazing impact on our son Caleb. He started at 4 and at 9, he's still super passionate! Their program has boosted his confidence and time management skills big time. They're definitely the best Jiu-Jitsu gym in town!
Kevin is an outstanding instructor. The mat space is very large and the place is spotless. Awesome facilities and great people/training partners. I highly recommend to anyone interested in training here. This would be my home gym if I lived in town.
New to BJJ? Start at Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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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