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Lionheart Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brighton, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lionheartbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 720-734-8900
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7 am, 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30–9:30 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30–9:30 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 8–10 am |
The classes they run
“The coaches are VERY good with the kids and keeping them engaged through the lessons as well as teaching discipline and structure.”
“I started taking the women's only class in August 2024 and then began attending the beginner's classes in November 2024.”
“The women's coach (Angela) is not only incredibly knowledgeable about jiujitsu and women's self defense but she is also a very kind and supportive person.”
“I started taking the women's only class in August 2024 and then began attending the beginner's classes in November 2024.”
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What members say
“I started taking the women's only class in August 2024 and then began attending the beginner's classes in November 2024.”
“The women's coach (Angela) is not only incredibly knowledgeable about jiujitsu and women's self defense but she is also a very kind and supportive person.”
“My son just started a couple weeks ago and he loves it.”
“I started taking the women's only class in August 2024 and then began attending the beginner's classes in November 2024.”
“The coaches are VERY good with the kids and keeping them engaged through the lessons as well as teaching discipline and structure.”
From the reviews
My kids just started their training and are loving it. Coach Lex is awesome and has a great attitude and personality and the kids like her a lot. I’ve known coach Angela from training a little myself and I know they are in great hands. The gym is clean and has a great atmosphere.
We have been attending for a couple months and even now, this review is overdue. I have put my son in every single sport to get him motivated and nothing had worked. He literally sits on the court or the field and just falls asleep or gets bored. In a last stitch effort, I saw an ad for Lionheart and signed up.
I'm the owner's wife, but I'm also a current student at Lionheart. I started taking the women's only class in August 2024 and then began attending the beginner's classes in November 2024. I can't begin to explain how much these classes have changed my life.
Went for my initial CCW course with Tony at Lionheart. Heard about him and his gym through Facebook, so curiosity got the best of me. So glad i obliged and seen they offered a CCW class. Was very satisfied about the outcome and all do the information Tony shared with us. Very informative.
New to BJJ? Start at Lionheart Jiu Jitsu
Lionheart Jiu Jitsu 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 Lionheart 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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