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Motive Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Longmont, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule motivejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 720-260-0163
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:15 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–6:45 pm |
| Friday | 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are some older kids in their beginner class and it is great for them to watch the big kids because they learn a lot from them as well.”
“He and Gia have so much patience for these little kids and our daughter (6 years old) has learned so much in only 5 months.”
“As a woman this place taught me so much that I can use in my daily life to feel safe when I am out.”
“By that time she had a solid Jiu-Jitsu foundation, and had even begun to compete and win in tournaments!”
“There are some older kids in their beginner class and it is great for them to watch the big kids because they learn a lot from them as well.”
Other martial arts here
“When we travel to visit family, my boys play wrestle their cousins (who don't have jujitsu experience)and my boys are SOOOO GOOODD!”
What members say
“In short, great instructor, clear instructions, clean academy and family friendly atmosphere.”
“There are some older kids in their beginner class and it is great for them to watch the big kids because they learn a lot from them as well.”
“When we travel to visit family, my boys play wrestle their cousins (who don't have jujitsu experience)and my boys are SOOOO GOOODD!”
“The coaches are all amazing and show the kids how to learn new techniques while having fun, and also working hard.”
“Very friendly staff and members, in the best shape of my life right now at motive jiu jitsu!”
“By that time she had a solid Jiu-Jitsu foundation, and had even begun to compete and win in tournaments!”
From the reviews
My two boys 3 1/2 and 5 love Jiu-Jitsu! They have such a great time and the coaches make it fun for kids of all ages. They are learning respect, confidence, and how to defend themselves.
I have been a student here for 8 months and there is no limit to the great things that I could say about Motive Jiu Jitsu Academy. If you are someone interested in learning about martial arts and looking to change your health in a major way, this IS the place.
My kids have been studying with Coach Anthony for two years. There is a great methodology to the classes, using games to teach basic skills and keep the little ones engaged, progressing to "live battles" to further demonstrate use of those skills in real-world situations.
Professor Anthony is an amazing instructor for all ages and walks of life. My son and I have both trained under him for over a year. Coach Gia and Coach Cruz (Anthony’s son and daughter) also teach classes. This whole family is amazing with children AND beginner adults.
New to BJJ? Start at Motive Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Motive Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Motive Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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