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Subhounds Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Denver, Colorado
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
- 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 subhounds.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 720-248-8025
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's a perfect gym for all levels that are looking for high level nogi training”
“Best gym and coaches around whether you wanna compete in jiu jitsu or mma or get in some good high level training to stay in shape this is the spot”
“Been hitting open mats with these guys for years and I’m pumped that they opened this spot.”
“The coaching is high-level, detailed, and truly invested in each athlete’s growth—whether you’re a beginner or a competitor.”
Other martial arts here
“Best gym and coaches around whether you wanna compete in jiu jitsu or mma or get in some good high level training to stay in shape this is the spot”
What members say
“The coaching is high-level, detailed, and truly invested in each athlete’s growth—whether you’re a beginner or a competitor.”
“It’s competitive but supportive, and you can tell there’s a strong sense of community.”
“Best gym and coaches around whether you wanna compete in jiu jitsu or mma or get in some good high level training to stay in shape this is the spot”
From the reviews
If you’re looking for a room/community that’s gritty, full of fun, exciting, and motivating grapplers, you HAVE to check out the Subhounds! Been hitting open mats with these guys for years and I’m pumped that they opened this spot.
You will not find better training ANYWHERE, especially not for the price you’ll pay here. The coaches are genuinely invested in the individual growth of each and every athlete regardless of skill or experience in a way that feels much more personalized than at other gyms.
Great place to get started and great place if your an advanced fighter and Grappler, all the instructors are competitors and great teachers. If you want to hang with the best in Colorado this is the gym you want to go get in touch with people LOL. Jokes aside, this school is very welcoming!
Hands down one of the best MMA and Jiu-Jitsu teams around. The coaching is high-level, detailed, and truly invested in each athlete’s growth—whether you’re a beginner or a competitor. The room culture is respectful, disciplined, and welcoming.
New to BJJ? Start at Subhounds Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu
Subhounds Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Subhounds Martial Arts and 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.
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