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Nova Mente Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Englewood, Colorado
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 (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule novamentebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (303) 209-1830
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
The classes they run
“Friends , Families, Kids , Fighters - However you identify and no matter what your goals Troy and his team will help you get where you want to be!”
“Super friendly vibes, great technique, and the most fun open mats in Denver!”
“I started at Nova Mente Jiu Jitsu Academy as a complete beginner last March in their fitness kickboxing classes, and I couldn’t have picked a better place.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been involved in BJJ & MMA since 2006, and Nova Mente has been one my favorite places to train.”
“I started at Nova Mente Jiu Jitsu Academy as a complete beginner last March in their fitness kickboxing classes, and I couldn’t have picked a better place.”
What members say
“Troy is a great coach and has created an environment for people of all skill levels to train.”
“I started at Nova Mente Jiu Jitsu Academy as a complete beginner last March in their fitness kickboxing classes, and I couldn’t have picked a better place.”
“The vibe is incredibly welcoming, everyone is kind, supportive, and makes you feel right at home, plus the gym is always clean with tons of class options.”
“These people know their technique, and they can adapt their instruction for any body type and every goal, no matter what level you are.”
From the reviews
I've been a member for over 5 years, a Nova blue belt nowadays, and it has been incredible. There was an owner change in in 2020 when Dylan moved out of state and Troy took over as head coach and owner and I honestly cannot see myself making any other gym my home.
Nova Mente is not my home gym, but I am grateful to be a part of their weekly Brunch Club for small grapplers under 175lb. This place is filled with people I consider to be "good souls," who are patient and kind - but simultaneously bad ass.
I've been doing jiu jitsu for 4 years and have trained at gyms all over North America and I think Nova Mente is one of the best gyms out there. Easily one of my favorite gyms I've been a member of. Everyone at Nova has been so kind and welcoming and the instruction is top notch.
Getting into Jiu Jitsu can be intimidating! But at Nova they welcome new members with open arms and no judgement. They work hard to build you up and make sure everyone is comfortable. It’s more than a gym, it’s family!
New to BJJ? Start at Nova Mente Jiu Jitsu Academy
Nova Mente 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 Nova Mente 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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