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Renzo Gracie Colorado East BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 23 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 (ages 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzograciecoeast.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 719-339-1959
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether GI, NoGi, or open mats, I have always had a great time dropping in here.”
“Whether GI, NoGi, or open mats, I have always had a great time dropping in here.”
“I am brand new at BJJ and decided to come to Renzo Gracie East and was absolutely amazed with the friendly instructors and students.”
Other martial arts here
“Awesome people and great place to make connections and be able to learn and perfect the sport of BJJ and Judo”
What members say
“Solid, trustworthy environment with great coaching for the whole family!”
“The best thing about Renzo Gracie Colorado East BJJ is the welcoming environment, professionalism and friendliness of the instructors.”
“I started training in my home town a few months ago and everyone was super understanding and friendly, can’t say enough good things about this place!”
“Our son has truly grown in confidence and capabilities and when our youngest is old enough we will definitely be sending him here too.”
“The best thing about Renzo Gracie Colorado East BJJ is the welcoming environment, professionalism and friendliness of the instructors.”
“Great group of coaches and students, clean facilities, clean mats, clean weight room!”
From the reviews
Owner is amazing! Professors/Instructors/Coaches/Facilitators are all super knowledgeable and helpful as well! The facility is always clean. We love the location. Well done Doris keep up the amazing work 👏
We could not be happier with Renzo Gracie Colorado East. Coach Doris, Coah Ernesto, Coach Brady and all the coaches for that matter display passion for their sport, grace and patience for teaching, and dedication to their discipline.
Whether GI, NoGi, or open mats, I have always had a great time dropping in here. Doris and professor Jeff have built and made a really good culture here. Love the atmosphere and training every time I come here whether with friends are by myself.
Awesome people and great place to make connections and be able to learn and perfect the sport of BJJ and Judo
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Colorado East BJJ
Renzo Gracie Colorado East BJJ 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 Colorado East BJJ
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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