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Zenith Authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Parker, Colorado
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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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule authenticbjjzenith.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (303) 900-8032
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They learn disciple, respect, and proper technique.”
“Our kids have been going here for a few years now and it’s really been an amazing experience for them and for us as a family, to see the benefits of this practice.”
“" Now I do my best to return to their women's classes on Sunday once in a while, because Zenith will always have a special home in my heart.”
“Coaches Joe and Tchoumba are excellent at what they do and follow very closely the Gracie method, which is very efficient for self defense.”
“Other schools (not all) often are intimidating for novice students, but Authentic has always been low-key and accepting of students of all levels!”
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What members say
“Professor Joe Rozick is just great with kids.”
“Other schools (not all) often are intimidating for novice students, but Authentic has always been low-key and accepting of students of all levels!”
“Our kids have been going here for a few years now and it’s really been an amazing experience for them and for us as a family, to see the benefits of this practice.”
“They learn disciple, respect, and proper technique.”
“We feel so strongly in the values that Jiu Jitsu bring to our children’s lives. Confidence and discipline being a couple invaluable lessons they focus on.”
“I trained at another excellent academy in Atlanta, GA for 12 years before relocating to Colorado and had very high standards regarding where I would affiliate.”
From the reviews
Professor Joe Rozick is just great with kids. He teaches them the great values of jiu Jitsu and allows them to have fun, as they do the hard work. I was afraid my son wouldn’t like the class but Joe made it enjoyable so the end result is a new family signing up.
We are from Brazil and we know how important it is to find a studio with a great reputation, excellent coaches that teach the correct techniques in a safe manner, good moral principles, and discipline.
My kids love their classes. They learn disciple, respect, and proper technique. The adult classes are great as well. All the teachers have great experience and show you how to apply some techniques in real world situations.
We love this school. Our daughter has gained such confidence and is really embracing Jiu Jitsu. It has also given her the right skills to learn how to handle new social situations for her age group. Dad also loves class, the others he has met, the skills he is learning and the exercise.
New to BJJ? Start at Zenith Authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Zenith Authentic Brazilian 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 Zenith Authentic Brazilian 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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