Frequently Asked Questions

We're at 16701 E Iliff Ave, Unit C-12, Aurora, CO 80013, on the lower level under Six Capital Brewing, just west of Buckley Rd and Iliff Ave.

Yes. We are based in Aurora, CO and train adults and kids from across the east Denver metro — including Centennial, Parker, and Englewood.

Nope. Most people who walk in have never trained anything.

No. You don't get in shape to start jiu jitsu — jiu jitsu gets you in shape. Adults of every age and fitness level train here. You set the pace, and your partners adjust to you.

Everyone is. Sign up online, sign your waiver, and show up a few minutes early. Tell the coach it's your first day. You'll warm up, learn a technique, and drill it with a partner. Nobody will throw you into a hard roll.

Seven days, unlimited classes. We don't ask for a card.

For no-gi, a loose-fitting t-shirt and athletic shorts or pants. For gi class, we keep loaner gis at the gym for trial students, so you don't need to buy anything to try it.

Yes. Women train in every class we run, and you can always choose who you partner with.

Yes. We teach you to tap early and train smart. Most people never get hurt.

Right now our youth program is one class for all ages. As it grows, we plan to split it into a Tiny Grapplers class and a youth class. Kids develop at different speeds, so if we think your child will get more out of waiting until they're a little older, we'll tell you.

Case by case. We sometimes invite experienced teens into adult classes. Families can bring their teens aged 13 and up to adult class without asking first, as long as they partner together. Either way, we reserve the right to say it isn't the right fit — we want every young grappler in the room where they'll get the most out of training.

Yes. Parents and guardians have a dedicated observation area to watch every class.

Both. Check the schedule at https://denbjj.com/schedule to see which classes are gi and which are no-gi.

Not to start. We have loaner gis for trial students. When you decide jiu jitsu is for you, get your own — ask a coach if you want advice.

Come to every class clean, in clean gear. Keep fingernails and toenails trimmed short. No chains, rings, earrings or other jewelry on the mats. Anyone with a skin infection of any kind, or an unexplained rash, stays off the mats until it has fully cleared.

No. Anyone can say no to a roll, any time, no explanation needed.

Start with 2-3 times a week and see how you feel. You'll figure out your rhythm.

We teach you why things work, not just how to do them. You'll drill, spar, and figure out your own game.

Compete if you want. We'll support you. But it's never required.

It's just open sparring time for everyone. Always free.

Tell your coach before class. You can modify, drill only, or sit out rounds — and see a doctor for anything serious. We want you to heal, but we never want you to lose your third place. Jiu jitsu is a community, and we miss you when you're not around. Our Wounded Grappler program (coming soon) will let you pause your membership payments and still come hang out on the mats while you recover. Until it launches, just ask management and we'll adjust your monthly rate.

We promote based on understanding, not attendance. Coaches look at four things: time, dedication, skill, and how you contribute to a quality training room. Promotions happen several times a year, when the gym needs them, and we announce each one 60 to 90 days ahead so you and your family can plan to be there.

Youth students earn stripes between belts. Adults don't — adult promotions go belt to belt.

There's no set timeline, because we don't promote on a class count. It comes down to how well you understand the game. Keep showing up, keep asking why, and talk to your coaches about where you are.

Log in and open Attendance to see your full training history. Ask your coach where you are on your belt journey.

Yes, visiting grapplers are welcome. Create an account, sign the waiver online, and buy a drop-in at https://denbjj.com/membership before you come. Current prices are at https://denbjj.com/pricing.

Yes, for members. Start your free trial to create your account, then log in and you'll find private lessons in our store.

Current prices for every membership and drop-in are at https://denbjj.com/pricing. No contracts.

Yes, and you can do it yourself. Log in, open Billing, and pause your membership there. Billing stops while you're paused, and you can resume from the same page whenever you're ready. Don't see the button — say, while a payment is past due? Email us at [email protected] and we'll sort it out.

Log in, open Billing, and cancel. No contracts, no hoops. Billing stops, and you keep training through the end of the period you've already paid for. Don't see the option? Email us at [email protected] and we'll take care of it.

Yes. One member pays their normal membership, and every additional person in the same household is $100 a month. There is no minimum household size and no separate family plan to sign up for.

The household's primary member. They add family members, buy their memberships, and can pause or cancel each membership they pay for. Added family members can't change their own membership, so ask your primary member.

Log in and open Billing. You'll see every payment and can download a receipt whenever one is available. "Open billing portal" is where you update your card.

You'll see an alert on your Billing page, with the reason when we have one. Update your payment method there so the next charge goes through, and reach out if you need a hand.

Log in, pick a class on the schedule, and RSVP if it takes bookings. If it's full, you'll go on the waitlist.

Log in and open your Profile. You can change your details, emergency contact, password, and which emails we send you.

Email our Designated Safeguarding Contact at [email protected] — put "Safeguarding Report" in the subject line — or use the report form at https://denbjj.com/safeguards. You can also contact the US Center for SafeSport at 1-833-587-7233, the Colorado Child Abuse Hotline at 1-844-264-5437, or RAINN at 1-800-656-4673. You do not need proof before reporting — a good-faith concern is enough.

Security cameras are in operation throughout the training area at all times. Parents and guardians have a dedicated observation area to watch every class. No instructor will conduct one-on-one private instruction with a minor in any unobserved space — a second adult or parent must be present. All paid instructors complete background checks and SafeSport training before working with members.

Yes. All instructors complete SafeSport training, which covers mandatory reporting, sexual misconduct awareness, and athlete protection. Instructors are mandatory reporters under Colorado law and will report reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement immediately.

Yes. Our full safeguarding policy — including prohibited conduct, reporting procedures, and external resources — is published at https://denbjj.com/safeguards.