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Iron Roots Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Colorado Springs, 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 ironrootsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 719-748-6870
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 4:15–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 am, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 4:15–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“She’s great with kids, and all of my girls feel seen by her and their jiu-jitsu has improved leaps and bounds since starting at Iron Roots nearly 2-years ago.”
“Training partners will match your intensity whether you're a competitor or a hobbyist.”
“They are active and present in the Colorado Springs martial arts community, from open mats to competitions.”
“If you're a beginner, you won't feel too overwhelmed and if you're advanced, you'll love the class structure and rolls with the instructor.”
Other martial arts here
“Count on them to coach and corner at nearly any local competition, from Muay Thai to jitsu to MMA.”
“Count on them to coach and corner at nearly any local competition, from Muay Thai to jitsu to MMA.”
What members say
“The instruction is just amazing, taught by 2 knowledgeable black belts (Dan and Erin who are the owners) who are the best human beings!”
“Beyond that, the facility itself is spacious, clean and extremely well kept, and the community it hosts provides a welcoming and safe atmosphere.”
“Beyond that, the facility itself is spacious, clean and extremely well kept, and the community it hosts provides a welcoming and safe atmosphere.”
“Dan and Erin perform an excellent job of helping your traverse through some of the more difficult techniques, while also reinforcing the fundamental aspects of the sport.”
“They are active and present in the Colorado Springs martial arts community, from open mats to competitions.”
“Beyond that, the facility itself is spacious, clean and extremely well kept, and the community it hosts provides a welcoming and safe atmosphere.”
From the reviews
Classes are awesome and really fun. The upper belts are really nice and answer questions. Dan and Erin are great instructors. A very down to earth don't take yourself too seriously school where people are committed to the sport and treat each other like family.
This is a long overdue review, which I regretfully neglected to post several months back, but better now than never! I had the privilege of training at Iron Roots for a week or so last year and can confidently say their gym provided the best training environment and experience in my 4.5 year combat arts journey.
The women at Iron Roots are AMAZING and they have a Female Black Belt Erin! The type of skills I have learned in a short amount of time has made me feel proud of myself. You really need to have a good teacher to help you develop and the short amount of time I have learned so much with my game.
If you are in search of a bjj gym in Colorado Springs, this place is it. Such a great place to train! The instruction is just amazing, taught by 2 knowledgeable black belts (Dan and Erin who are the owners) who are the best human beings! Everyone is friendly and welcoming!
New to BJJ? Start at Iron Roots Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Iron Roots 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 Iron Roots 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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