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Elevate Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Grand Junction, Colorado
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 muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule elevatejjacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (970) 822-5888
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–1:30 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They offer a wide variety of classes from beginner to advanced that appeal to anyone that wants to better themselves.”
“Every single coach acknowledges my two children even if they aren’t in their class, which to me is important, I want my kids to feel welcome and safe.”
“The quality provided by the instructors is unmatched, especially in the tiny grapplers class, and the women’s class.”
“Professor Joel led a great class and provided one on one coaching to students as needed.”
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“I started BJJ while in college in a different state and was nervous about finding somewhere to keep training while I was home for break.”
What members say
“The mats are clean, everyone is friendly, and the coaches are patient and knowledgeable.”
“They offer a wide variety of classes from beginner to advanced that appeal to anyone that wants to better themselves.”
“Wonderful environment, Shilo was amazing at explaining the movements and making the space feel safe and welcoming.”
“The instructors are not only knowledgeable but also polite, patient, and clear when correcting and teaching technique.”
“The facility itself is a thing of beauty, I was really impressed by how clean and aesthetic it was.”
“I have been ever so patiently waiting for Elevate to open and the wait was absolutely worth it!”
From the reviews
I have been ever so patiently waiting for Elevate to open and the wait was absolutely worth it! The instructors are not only knowledgeable but also polite, patient, and clear when correcting and teaching technique.
I stopped by Elevate while visiting from out of town. Everyone was super welcoming and everything was incredibly clean. Professor Joel led a great class and provided one on one coaching to students as needed. I will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Grand Junction!
I have gone to several sessions with 3 different coaches. They follow a nice curriculum but have their own styles. For instance, they represent a range of heights and weights that show different perspectives on technique.
Elevate Jiu Jitsu Academy has been nothing short of amazing for our family. The coaches are incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely awesome people. They do an outstanding job working with our foster kiddos—meeting them where they’re at, building confidence, and creating a safe, encouraging environment for…
New to muay thai? Start at Elevate Jiu Jitsu Academy
Elevate Jiu Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Elevate Jiu Jitsu Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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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