10 Best BJJ Gyms in Denver (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated August 2026
Denver BJJ Snapshot
Why Denver for BJJ
Denver is one of Colorado's deepest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scenes, anchored by Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori, Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu, and Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy. It has 13 academies and 32 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 10 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1RiNoGoogle5.0(241)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Denver — 5.0★ across 241 reviews.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 2Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu96EliteRiNoGoogle5.0(233)$35 drop-in2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Denver — 233 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, brand-new beginners, and travelers dropping in.
- 3Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy95EliteHampdenGoogle5.0(153)13 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 13 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 4Denver Tech CenterGoogle5.0(121)High confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 121 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Denver academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Denver gym (5.0★).
- 5Dark Horse Combat Club93EliteGoogle5.0(108)$20 drop-in3 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #5: Lowest drop-in among the top 10 at $20.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 6Morning Star Jiu Jitsu - Denver89ExcellentUniversity HillsGoogle5.0(45)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #6: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, brand-new beginners, and kids & families.
- 7Shogun Jiu Jitsu Academy87ExcellentNorth DenverGoogle5.0(34)$35 drop-inSolid confidence
Why #7: 5.0★ from 34 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Denver academy.
Best for: Competitors and kids & families.
- 8Tri-Town Brazilian Jiu Jitsu86ExcellentEast ColfaxGoogle5.0(27)9 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #8: 5.0★ from 27 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Denver academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 9BJJ GROUNDS80ExcellentLakewoodGoogle5.0(14)Needs more reviews
Why #9: 5.0★ from 14 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Denver academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Denver gym (5.0★).
- 10HampdenGoogle5.0(6)1 open mat/wkNeeds more reviews
Why #10: 5.0★ from 6 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Denver academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews | Drop-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori | RiNo | 97Elite | 5.0 | 241 | — |
| Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu | RiNo | 96Elite | 5.0 | 233 | $35 |
| Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy | Hampden | 95Elite | 5.0 | 153 | — |
| Fusion Combat Training Center- Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai | Denver Tech Center | 94Elite | 5.0 | 121 | — |
| Dark Horse Combat Club | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 108 | $20 |
| Morning Star Jiu Jitsu - Denver | University Hills | 89Excellent | 5.0 | 45 | — |
| Shogun Jiu Jitsu Academy | North Denver | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 34 | $35 |
| Tri-Town Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | East Colfax | 86Excellent | 5.0 | 27 | — |
| BJJ GROUNDS | Lakewood | 80Excellent | 5.0 | 14 | — |
| Denver Jiu Jitsu l Rodrigo Salazar Team | Hampden | 69Rated | 5.0 | 6 | — |
Which Denver Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Denver
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Train This Weekend in Denver
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Morning Star Jiu Jitsu - Denver — Open Mat · 6:30 AM
- Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy — Jiu Jitsu for everyone/Open mat · 11:30 AM
- Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 5:30 PM
- Denver Jiu Jitsu l Rodrigo Salazar Team — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
- Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Shogun Jiu Jitsu Academy — Competition Class · 10:00 AM
- Morning Star Jiu Jitsu - Denver — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Morning Star Jiu Jitsu - Denver — GI and NOGI "Jiu Jitsu Open Roll" · 11:00 AM
- Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat & Rolling · 11:45 AM
- Dark Horse Combat Club — Open Mat · 3:30 PM
📅 Sunday
- Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu — All Levels No Gi · 10:00 AM
- Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 10:30 AM
- Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori — Sunday Community Open Mat (Gi Optional) · 12:00 PM
- Dark Horse Combat Club — Open Mat · 4:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Denver?
- Let's Roll lists 13 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Denver, Colorado. The top 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Denver?
- Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori has the highest rating in Denver at 5.0★ across 241 Google reviews.
- What's the cheapest drop-in in Denver?
- Among the top gyms, Dark Horse Combat Club has the lowest published drop-in at $20. Prices in the area vary; many gyms offer a free first class.
- Where are the best open mats in Denver?
- There are 32 weekly open mats across 7 gyms in Denver. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Denver?
- Morning Star Jiu Jitsu - Denver is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Denver.
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How the Roll Score™ works
The Roll Score is Let's Roll's ranking metric, from 0 to 100. It's 80% a confidence-weighted Google rating (using a Wilson score, so a 5.0 from 3 reviews can't outrank a 4.8 from 600) and 20% review volume. As verified Let's Roll member reviews and check-ins grow, they'll factor in too. Rankings recompute regularly — last updated August 2026.