Jiu jitsu for beginners in Golden, Colorado
Your first class is free. Never trained? Good.
Every class is built around games, and a coach pairs you with a partner who's good with new people. You'll be playing on day one, not watching from the wall.
Love it? Join the same day and your first month is $99, protected by the Day 30 Guarantee.
5.0 on Google from 90+ reviews
"I started at Golden Jiu Jitsu as a complete beginner." Matthew D.
Pick your first class
Takes about 30 seconds. No credit card.
Who's coming?
Pick one and we'll show you available classes.
The three things almost everyone worries about
"I'm out of shape."
You don't get in shape first and then start jiu jitsu. Jiu jitsu is how you get in shape. Most people's first goal is just to make it through class, and they do.
"I'll get hurt."
Our culture is simple: tap early, play often, no ego. Tapping is taught on day one. Coaches manage the intensity for new people, and your partners adjust to you. Nobody is trying to prove anything on you.
"Everyone will be better than me."
Everyone on the mat started at zero. Our members are dads in their 40s getting back in shape after years off, college students, nurses, lawyers, and business owners. Every one of them had a first class too.
Most people think about trying jiu jitsu for years. The first class is the hardest part, and it's free.
Hear it from a member
Real talk from someone who was once right where you are.
You're protected three ways
The "You'll Know By Day 30" Guarantee
Come to eight classes in your first 30 days (your free trial class does not count). If you don't feel welcome, challenged, and excited to come back, tell us inside those 30 days and we'll refund your first month's payment. No awkward conversations. No hoops.
To claim it, just text us at 303-578-0198.
Why eight? Because one class tells you almost nothing. By class three or four, most people know they've found something different. Eight gives you a real answer.
Your first class is free.
Try a real class before you pay anything. No experience needed.
No long-term contract.
Month to month after your first month, and your plan rate never goes up while you stay a member.
How it works
Book a free intro class.
Pick a time that works. A coach meets you at the door and pairs you with a partner who knows the games.
Join the same day for $99.
If you liked it, sign up before midnight and your first month of unlimited classes is $99.
Come to eight classes.
That's two a week. If after eight classes it's not for you, text us before your 30 days are up and we refund your $99.
Built for people with real schedules
- Beginner classes Monday to Thursday at 7 PM.
- Adult classes six days a week, including open mat Friday evening and Saturday morning.
- Got kids? Little Lions (ages 4-7) and Golden Tigers (ages 7-13) train here too, and family plans make it easy to bring them along.
What beginners say
Real reviews from Google, where we hold a 5.0 rating.
" I started at Golden Jiu Jitsu as a complete beginner. Avery runs his gym in a way that feels extremely approachable. "
Matthew D.
Google review
" Hands down best investment I've made since moving to Golden, after never having tried jiu jitsu before. "
Will J.
Google review
" I've been training here for almost a year and a half, and this gym exceeded my expectations. It's a smaller gym with a supportive, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. "
Zoe G.
Google review
Questions
Am I too old to start?
No. People start in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Coaches adjust every game to the person in front of them, and you set your own pace.
What do I wear?
If you have athletic shorts with no pockets, buttons, or zippers, wear those, plus a t-shirt or rash guard. If not, we have loaner clothes you can wear. A water bottle and flip flops are nice to bring, but you don't need them.
What happens after the first month?
You pick the membership that fits you: month to month, or save with a 6-month or 12-month plan. We'll walk you through the options when you sign up, and your plan rate never goes up while you stay a member.
What if I can't decide on the day of my class?
The $99 first month is only for joining the same day as your free class. You can still join later, and the Day 30 Guarantee applies whenever you join.
Is it safe?
Jiu jitsu is a contact sport, and we take that seriously. Coaches manage intensity for new people, and our culture is simple: tap early, play often, no ego.
Who is this for?
Adults with no experience, people coming back after years off, and experienced grapplers new to the area. If you've wanted to try it for a while, this is the easiest way in. Starting in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? Women at GJJ
Find out in 30 days, or get your money back.
Book a free class this week. If you like it, start for $99. If eight classes in it's not for you, you get your money back.
Protected by the Day 30 Guarantee.
$99 first month applies to new memberships started the same day as your free intro class. Not available to current members. Guarantee requires at least eight classes in your first 30 days of membership (the free intro class doesn't count), with the refund requested within those 30 days; the refund is your first month's payment, and it ends your membership. It covers the first month only: if you paid for a longer term up front, the rest of that payment is not refunded.