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Renzo Gracie Bjj - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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
- 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 renzograciecolorado.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 719-725-2036
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–10 am, 11:30 am–1 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30–10 am, 4–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30–10 am, 11:30 am–1 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30–10 am, 4–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30–10 am, 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He took my son, who has limited mobility in his lower body, under his wing when other gyms wouldn't.”
“The overall culture is outstanding and you can get any kind of roll you’re looking for from experienced competitors to fun flow rolls.”
“Come for your self defense and health, stay for the tribe of supportive and encouraging people who would have your back in a second if you ever needed it.”
“Solid instruction and a great mix of beginners and experienced people, who will meet you at your level and work to get you to the next.”
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What members say
“Came in out of town for a drop in class, amazing instructor.”
“I was in Colorado Springs for businesses, Avi and this gym was very welcoming and showed great hospitality towards me and the guys I was traveling with.”
“I was in Colorado Springs for businesses, Avi and this gym was very welcoming and showed great hospitality towards me and the guys I was traveling with.”
“The level of detail and patience shown by the instructors explains why they have such a great culture.”
“My son loves jiujitsu and is improving his mobility as well as his confidence.”
“The overall culture is outstanding and you can get any kind of roll you’re looking for from experienced competitors to fun flow rolls.”
From the reviews
For those of you struggling to get into an exercise routine, taking jiujitsu provides the motivation that carries you through the times that maybe the scale isn’t reflecting the work you’re putting in (not to say that you won’t lose weight if you want to - you definitely will!).
My daughter and I have been training at Renzo Gracie Colorado for almost 2 years now. In our time here we have not only gained valuable skills and experiences in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we have gained overall confidence and more importantly, we've gained a second family.
I was in Colorado Springs for businesses, Avi and this gym was very welcoming and showed great hospitality towards me and the guys I was traveling with. This was a gym that was very knowledgeable in BJJ and had a great attitude towards new comers. I can not thank them enough for letting me train there. Highly recommend
Professor Avi and his crew are awesome. The overall culture is outstanding and you can get any kind of roll you’re looking for from experienced competitors to fun flow rolls. The level of detail and patience shown by the instructors explains why they have such a great culture.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Bjj - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Renzo Gracie Bjj - Brazilian 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 Renzo Gracie Bjj - Brazilian 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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