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The Academy of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Monument, Colorado
Plan your first class
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule monumentjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (719) 800-2551
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–8:30 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30–8:30 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30–8:30 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30–8:30 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 1–2 PM |
The classes they run
“Watching her successfully roll with kids twice her size shows the practical value of Jiu-Jitsu (though I hope she never needs it for self-defense).”
“Jiu Jitsu (Gi and No Gi), Judo, kick boxing, yoga, summer camps, and they even have Women’s and Senior classes.”
“Jiu Jitsu (Gi and No Gi), Judo, kick boxing, yoga, summer camps, and they even have Women’s and Senior classes.”
“Watching her successfully roll with kids twice her size shows the practical value of Jiu-Jitsu (though I hope she never needs it for self-defense).”
“The coaching staff is knowledgeable, patient, and great at breaking things down for beginners while still challenging more experienced students.”
Other martial arts here
“Jiu Jitsu (Gi and No Gi), Judo, kick boxing, yoga, summer camps, and they even have Women’s and Senior classes.”
“Jiu Jitsu (Gi and No Gi), Judo, kick boxing, yoga, summer camps, and they even have Women’s and Senior classes.”
“Jiu Jitsu (Gi and No Gi), Judo, kick boxing, yoga, summer camps, and they even have Women’s and Senior classes.”
“I remember trying to explain that it was "more like wrestling, less like training to be a Power Ranger.”
What members say
“The coaching staff is knowledgeable, patient, and great at breaking things down for beginners while still challenging more experienced students.”
“This sense of community is evident whenever you interact with the people who train here, and this academy has been a real blessing to our family.”
“In addition to learning BJJ and getting a great workout when I train, I really appreciated the community that Professor Tom has created.”
“The level instruction is awesome and the kids program has been great for my daughter (4 yrs old).”
“My younger son is doing competitions and learning so much.”
“The classes are well structured, allowing students the opportunity to learn and refine their skills in a clean, safe environment.”
From the reviews
AMAZING INSTRUCTORS!! My two sons started here about 2.5 years ago and they have gained a ton of confidence, made so many friends and are LOVING Jiu Jitsu. My younger son is doing competitions and learning so much. The staff is awesome. They really take the time to work with students of all ages and abilities.
We knew very little about Jiu-Jitsu when our daughter asked to try it out because some friends did. I remember trying to explain that it was "more like wrestling, less like training to be a Power Ranger." Four years later, we couldn't be happier with this welcoming gym. The confidence boost has been incredible.
My son and I recently started training at The Academy of Martial Arts, and we couldn’t be happier. From day one, everyone — from the coaches to the other students — made us feel welcome. The environment is incredibly friendly, supportive, and focused on growth.
Our kids (11 son, 8 daughter, and 5 daughter) started attending classes at The Academy of Martial Arts two and half years ago. They have loved it since day one. The coaches are fantastic, taking the time to learn the kids' names and personalities.
New to BJJ? Start at The Academy of Martial Arts
The Academy of Martial Arts 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 The Academy of Martial Arts
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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