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Vee Arnis Jujitsu Tactical Training Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Colorado Springs, Colorado

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  • Website & schedule streetmma.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (719) 434-8029

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 1–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 1–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Vee Arnis Jujitsu Tactical Training Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense 19 mentions

““DICTATE” offers THE MOST PRAGMATIC and realistic tactical/self-defense training I have experienced, in all the years I have studied violence and trained to combat it.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Vee Arnis Jujitsu Tactical Training Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“The fitness classes are also spot on for getting in shape--a mix of boxing, thai boxing and other high intensity training.”

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🏟️ MMA

“My younger brother Peter has a black belt in MMA and is working toward a black belt in Vee-Arnis-Jiu_Jitsu with Shihan, as well.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“Offering the complete package, Shihan Petrone leads a kick boxing class designed to improve fitness and develope or hone kicking and striking skills.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Offering the complete package, Shihan Petrone leads a kick boxing class designed to improve fitness and develope or hone kicking and striking skills.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The instruction is clear, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the class welcoming for students of all levels.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“The instruction is clear, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the class welcoming for students of all levels.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Highly recommend if you are serious about getting into shape, losing weight, or just increasing your overall conditioning.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 10 mentions

“It’s complicated simplicity inspires confidence and provides a realistic perspective on the nature of practical self defense and awareness.”

From the reviews

Highly recommend if you are serious about getting into shape, losing weight, or just increasing your overall conditioning. The instructor will push you past the point that you would push yourself, resulting in one of the best workouts you will ever experience.

★★★★★ — Candice, Jul 2017

Shihan John Petrone is the best at what he does, Vee Arnis Jujitsu Street Self Defense! It is obvious his passion is to make sure none of his students are ever victimized. He makes it thorough yet simple. Weapons. Empty hand. Weapon defense. It's all there.

★★★★★ — Casie, Aug 2024

Attended the Weapon Deployment/Weapon Retention class taught by John Petrone this past Saturday. Thought it would be a good class for concealed carry and it did NOT disappoint!

★★★★★ — Dan, Feb 2021

I’ve had a fantastic experience at Vee Arnis Jujitsu. The instruction is clear, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the class welcoming for students of all levels. The training environment is respectful, encouraging, and focused on real skill development.

★★★★★ — Aimee, Jan 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Vee Arnis Jujitsu Tactical Training Center

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Vee Arnis Jujitsu Tactical Training Center

Building Blocks Child Care, 3817 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO80917

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