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NEW ERA Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Northglenn, Colorado

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule nejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 303-955-7302

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–7:30 pm
Friday 5:30 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 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 NEW ERA Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 34 mentions

“With four kids enrolled, we've had the opportunity to see firsthand the positive impact this program has on children of different ages and personalities.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“They also have a comp team and the kids learn so much from professor Matt Sincerely Lily,”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“NEW ERA is the best place to go to if you’re looking for self defense!”

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🌱 Beginners

“Large class sizes and ages from teenage to 50+, male and female students with all skill levels represented.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 66 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“It's not just about getting amazing instruction, but about having a great culture and group of people to train with, this is the best place for all of the above.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“The coaches truly care about the kids and have created a welcoming family atmosphere that makes everyone feel included.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 28 mentions

“New Era isn’t just a place we bring our kids durning the week to train, it’s so much more then that they really have a way of making it feel like family, a home away from home.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The instructors are super knowledgeable and patient, breaking down complex techniques in a way that's easy to understand for everyone, no matter their experience level.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“The kids program is fire and my own growth has leveled up significantly every time I come in for training.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 8 mentions

“The school has plenty of mat space, impeccably clean bathrooms, a changing room, and cubbies to keep your stuff organized.”

From the reviews

What a great environment. Professor Matt’s vibes and so awesome techniques.. I love the dollamur mats… super comfy. All the training partners at NEW ERA are extremely friendly, helpful and killers. Thanks for the wonderful experience Team New Era.

★★★★★ — Steven, Nov 2023

I have known Professor Matt for 3 years, his knowledge and instruction are world class. He is an amazing father to his kids so the kids classes here are phenomenal. The school has plenty of mat space, impeccably clean bathrooms, a changing room, and cubbies to keep your stuff organized.

★★★★★ — Logan, Mar 2021

NEW ERA is the best place to go to if you’re looking for self defense!What I really like is that there are classes for Adults and Kids!!. They also have a comp team and the kids learn so much from professor Matt Sincerely Lily,

★★★★★ — Lily, Apr 2025

New Era Jiu Jitsu and Professor Matt Sierra If you're looking for a premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experience in Colorado, look no further than New Era Jiu Jitsu under the exceptional guidance of Professor Matt Sierra.

★★★★★ — Ej, Aug 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at NEW ERA Jiu Jitsu

NEW ERA 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at NEW ERA 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 NEW ERA Jiu Jitsu

524 Malley Dr, Northglenn, CO80233

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