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Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lakewood, Colorado

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.

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
  • 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 milehighgraciejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 303-578-6533

Hours

Monday 5–7:30 pm
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–7:30 pm
Thursday 6–8:30 pm
Friday 6–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🩳 No-Gi

“I stopped in for a nogi class today and had a really great time.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“They have some top competitors who swear by Mile High as well.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“I visited the school for a private lesson while on a trip to Colorado.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has consistently provided top-notch training and a welcoming environment for practitioners of all levels.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ

“I highly recommend anyone to Mile High Gracie Jiu-jitsu, they have great prices, great people and amazing Instructors for kids and adults.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“I’ve trained at 5+ jiu jitsu/MMA gyms in Colorado and Mile High by far has the most knowledgeable instructors.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 58 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“I highly recommend anyone to Mile High Gracie Jiu-jitsu, they have great prices, great people and amazing Instructors for kids and adults.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has consistently provided top-notch training and a welcoming environment for practitioners of all levels.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 18 mentions

“Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has consistently provided top-notch training and a welcoming environment for practitioners of all levels.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Their skilled instructors, comprehensive curriculum, and focus on both technique and physical conditioning have significantly improved my skills and confidence on the mat.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“They have some top competitors who swear by Mile High as well.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 12 mentions

“I highly recommend anyone to Mile High Gracie Jiu-jitsu, they have great prices, great people and amazing Instructors for kids and adults.”

From the reviews

Absolutely fantastic! This is an amazing gym for new and advanced people. I came in and was a little embarrassed because I didn't really know anything, but this crew smashed that down quickly. Everyone is extremely welcoming and friendly.

★★★★★ — Summer, Apr 2023

Joining this school has been one of the best experiences. I have learned so much about this sport and my self. I know how to push my mind and body to learn more. Each class I feel encouraged to learn more and keep coming back. I have so much more self confidence. The workout are fantastic.

★★★★★ — Angela, Dec 2017

I highly recommend anyone to Mile High Gracie Jiu-jitsu, they have great prices, great people and amazing Instructors for kids and adults.

★★★★★ — Ahc, Sep 2023

I visited the school for a private lesson while on a trip to Colorado.. I had just returned from the Gracie Academy in Torrance California.. and I decided to stop by Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and train while in town.

★★★★★ — David, May 2019

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New to BJJ? Start at Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Mile High Gracie 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Mile High Gracie 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

1385 Carr St Ste 2, Lakewood, CO80215

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