Lionheart Jiu Jitsu
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Build the Best Version of Yourself with Jiu Jitsu
Join us at Brighton, CO's destination for friendly and inviting Jiu Jitsu.
Our Mission
Personal Growth. Confidence. Resilience.
To forge in every student unshakable confidence, unwavering discipline, and unbeatable resilience—both mentally and physically.
We don't just talk the talk; we walk the walk. Through carefully crafted training, we equip you with the skills to defend yourself and learn the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
As a united family, we learn, grow, and strengthen together. We train hard, we push limits, we become something greater than we were.
Here, actions roar louder than words.
Adults Program
Adult's Program
We offer beginner, intermediate, advanced, and competition, training.
With a robust beginner's curriculum, designed and structured from the ground up with your progress from square one in mind, you can be assured you're learning the fundamentals here.
Intermediate and advanced training is designed to extend those fundamentals into your continuing progress towards higher ranks.
Competition training focuses on the intricacies of the BJJ tournament system, technique for use in those situations, and conditioning to survive the high pace and come out victorious.
Children's Program
Our brand new children's program is designed to bring structure and discipline to your child in a fun and engaging environment.
With a focus on fundamental jiu jitsu technique, anti-bullying, and anti-kidnapping training, parents can be assured that their children are getting real experience for life.
Children can also compete in jiu jitsu, and will have a coach in their corner at every tournament. Sponsorships for children are available for tournaments.
Special Programs
We also offer a women's only program, and self-defense oriented classes.
The women's class is put prime time on Tuesday nights (see schedule) and is designed for women of all skill levels to attend and train in a safe and welcoming environment.
The self-defense classes are held on Thursday nights (see schedule). They're designed to teach participants a mixture of jiu jitsu, judo, wrestling, and weapons defense used in real life scenarios.
Class Schedule
Monday:
5:30PM - 6:30PM Drilling
6:30PM - 8:30PM Advanced BJJ
Tuesday:
6:00PM - 7:00PM Beginner BJJ
7:00PM - 8:00PM Women's Class
Wednesday:
6:00PM - 7:00PM Beginner BJJ
7:00PM - 8:00PM Open Mat
Thursday:
8:30AM - 9:30AM Beginner BJJ
6:00PM - 7:00PM Self-Defense
Friday:
5:30PM - 6:30PM Drilling
6:30PM - 8:30PM Advanced BJJ
Saturday:
10:30AM - 12:00PM Competition Class
Sunday:
8:00AM - 10:00AM Open Mat
Pricing
Unlimited Classes for $97/Mo
One Class per week only for $47/Mo
2-week free trial
No contracts, no hidden fees
Family discounts and punch card style pricing available, please contact us
See What Our Students Say About Us
Luis J.
Great Coaches/instructors, the knowledge is vast and the patience to teach is unmeasurable! Great people to learn and roll with, everyone understands the importance of technique Over ego. I've yet to have a bad day/moment here! Id highly recommend this place to any and all!
Joseph H.
...The instruction is top notch, friendly, and most of all, patient and kind. You will learn here, and every day you're not in class you'll be wishing you were...
Travis B.
Great gym! The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Professor Brett is knowledgeable and a great instructor...
Kat G.
"...The coaches are not only incredibly skilled, but also serve as positive role models and mentors. They uphold strong moral values and ethics, creating a supportive and respectful environment for all students..."
Hans T.
"...An excellent place to train for beginners seeking a solid foundation for their jiu-jitsu or for more advanced students who want a coach who will focus on specific aspects of their game and are looking to join a tight-knit group of fellow BJJ enthusiasts."
S. M.
"Professor Brett was a wonderful instructor for our son. He is patient and knowledgeable."
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any prior experience to join?
No, you do not. You don't need experience, nor do you need to be in great shape. Our beginner's program is suitable for anyone.
What should I wear to Jiu Jitsu classes?
Beginner curriculum is taught entirely with No Gi style instruction. This helps ensure that the focus of class is self-defense. It also takes the financial burden of purchasing a gi right away out of the picture.
We want to remove as many hurdles as possible to get you training as soon as you want to start training. We do require athletic-style or workout clothing with no zippers for the safety of students and the longevity of our mats.
If you want to or feel more comfortable wearing a gi during beginner class, it is permitted, we just don’t use it as a tool in the teaching of our techniques during beginner class.
Intermediate and advanced classes will be the instructor’s choice so it is best to dress for gi with a no gi top underneath the gi jacket so we can freely switch between gi and no gi.
Competition class will be both gi and no gi. If you are invited to train with the competition group, we expect you to have both readily available.
How often should I attend classes to progress?
Generally speaking, three hours a week is the minimum to make progression at a reasonable rate. This can be class instruction or open mats. Two hours will make progress, but it will be slower.
Are there any hidden fees or promotion costs?
No, never. We don't believe in contracts, forcing monthly memberships, or charging you for promotions. We're up front with any costs.
What is your stance on diversity and inclusiveness?
At Lionheart Jiu Jitsu, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We believe that inclusiveness is essential for personal growth, innovation, and a thriving community. This creates a sense of belonging for everyone, regardless of their background, identity, or experiences.
In other words: everyone is welcome.
Do you offer private classes?
Yes. Private Lessons are available, but availability varies depending on the Professor’s schedule. Please inquire about private lessons directly from Professor Brett.
Do you offer kid's classes?
We only offer 13+ year old programs at this time. As we expand and move to a larger facility we will offer kid's programs. However, at the moment, we've chosen to focus on teen and adult Jiu Jitsu.
If you have a special circumstance or an older child who can train with teens or adults, please reach out.
Do you offer competition classes or sport Jiu Jitsu?
Absolutely! At the beginning of a student's journey though we believe it should revolve almost entirely around self-defense. Once the student learns our basic curriculum and feels ready to move into the intermediate classes, the fancier and more sport-
focused jiu jitsu techniques start being taught.
We do also have an invite-only competition program with successful competitors actively training and competing.
Do I need to compete to advance in rank?
No, not at all.
We encourage competition if you'd like to do so, but that's your personal decision. It will not hold you back from being ranked up. However, active competition can help you progress much faster.
Are there any fitness requirements for Jiu Jitsu training?
For beginner classes, no. You can come exactly as you are and get involved. Jiu Jitsu is an excellent source of exercise and has helped many people lose weight and get in better shape.
For intermediate and advanced classes you will need more cardio ability. You'll gain this naturally as you train in the beginner's program and open mat sparring.
For competition classes we do conditioning and it's a very intense class. You will need to be in good shape, and/or have the grit necessary to endure and push yourself.
Are beginners allowed to spar?
We do allow them to do positional sparring in beginner's classes, but not full force free sparring right away.
Students will begin fully sparring if desired once they move on to intermediate or all level classes. This is for both their safety, as well as the safety of other students.
Do you allow leg locks?
Yes!
Some gyms will prevent their members from using leg locks because they can potentially be more dangerous. With the exception of our younger teen students, we believe leg locks should be taught from the very beginning and to the most liberal ruleset a practitioner might find in competition.