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Ground Zero Roaring Fork Valley BJJ
4.5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
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
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- Website & schedule gzrfv.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 606-585-6726
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 6–8 pm |
The classes they run
“Thomas teaches my son Chase in his kids class for BJJ.”
“He is humble and he still loves to compete.”
“This gym has taught me skills that has boosted my confidence and has helped me realize I'm capable of self-defense should I ever need those answers to a bad situation.”
“This is a great place to challenge myself and be a beginner at something.”
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What members say
“Thomas is a great coach and is very dedicated to seeing his students succeed.”
“Just had my first class trainers were awesome great atmosphere definitely going to sign up for more!”
“Was happy to find this place, its in a great location and everyone was so kind and welcoming.”
“He is very detail oriented and makes sure you understand the fundamentals.”
“He is humble and he still loves to compete.”
“Everyone has a different reason to learn to fight but we all end up in the same spot and this is a great gym looking forward to continuing training here for the foreseeable future.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training with Thomas at GZRF for almost 1.5 years now. I have always wanted to learn a legitimate martial art that actually works in self defense. BJJ is one of the few that can prepare you for that. It’s also super fun to do and compete in.
Transformative and life changing. This gym has taught me skills that has boosted my confidence and has helped me realize I'm capable of self-defense should I ever need those answers to a bad situation. The culture of the gym is so positive and inviting, and everyone encourages their teammates to grow and prosper.
Was happy to find this place, its in a great location and everyone was so kind and welcoming. I spaced on one of the coaches’ names, but both he and Thomas were brilliant. I learned several new (cool!) things I’m itching to try out (and some things that I did get to try out).
Great gym community for my kids AND for me. As a busy working mom, what enticed me at first was the chance to get a workout and some movement in while my kid trained at the same time. Dream come true! Now I stay for the principles of jiu jitsu and the community here.
New to BJJ? Start at Ground Zero Roaring Fork Valley BJJ
Ground Zero Roaring Fork Valley BJJ 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 Ground Zero Roaring Fork Valley BJJ
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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