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Mercs Jiu-jitsu MMA Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Colorado 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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mercsjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 719-508-0956
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–2 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–2 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I would highly recommend taking classes and lessons here for both adults and kids!”
“Family friendly MMA gym that can and will get you in tournament shape if that's your goal.”
“We did several private lessons with coach too because Josiah was learning so much each time.”
Other martial arts here
“I recommend this school to anyone at any age looking to get into Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing or MMA.”
“I recommend this school to anyone at any age looking to get into Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing or MMA.”
“I recommend this school to anyone at any age looking to get into Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing or MMA.”
“Mercs Jiu Jitsu is an amazing place to train Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Muai Thai, and MMA.”
“Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA , whatever is floating your boat as a martial artists.”
What members say
“Knowledgeable Coaches and the environment to "WORK" and get better at your craft.”
“Family friendly MMA gym that can and will get you in tournament shape if that's your goal.”
“Professor Justin Mercado also runs strength and conditioning classes daily.”
“Family friendly MMA gym that can and will get you in tournament shape if that's your goal.”
“Great man with great values is a great leader and he is the man.”
“You have instilled confidence, guidance and knowledge as professionals.”
From the reviews
I can’t share enough positive energy and good vibes with this group. This family. My son Josiah is 15. He’s been in the game since he was 5. He loves it. When a local spot he was attending closed on us with no notice, we were fortunate enough to end up here at this amazing facility. They welcomed Josiah with open arms.
My husband and I are visiting from out of town and decided to stop by here for a few training sessions! The owners Justin and Jodelyn Mercado are absolutely fantastic people and so sweet! When my husband came to train, Matt and his wife, Greta were teaching class and they were very sweet as well.
Amazing gym atmosphere and lots of friendly faces! The coaches are attentive, understanding, and will push you to be the best version of yourself without being too overbearing. A great kids corner so the little ones can play. Super clean and welcoming.
The BEST gym in Colorado Springs. Professor Mercs and his wife have such a great hospitality. Everything is new and taken care of in the gym. The community inside is the best and will help you with anything you need. If you're ever thinking of taking that leap of faith into MMA/BJJ this is the place to go!
New to BJJ? Start at Mercs Jiu-jitsu MMA Fitness
Mercs Jiu-jitsu MMA Fitness 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 Mercs Jiu-jitsu MMA Fitness
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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