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Lionheart Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Brighton, 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
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lionheartbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (720) 734-8900
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 AM, 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30–9:30 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30–9:30 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 8–10 AM |
The classes they run
“I started taking the women's only class in August 2024 and then began attending the beginner's classes in November 2024.”
“The coaches are VERY good with the kids and keeping them engaged through the lessons as well as teaching discipline and structure.”
“I started taking the women's only class in August 2024 and then began attending the beginner's classes in November 2024.”
“The women's coach (Angela) is not only incredibly knowledgeable about jiujitsu and women's self defense but she is also a very kind and supportive person.”
Other martial arts here
“I would happily attend their next seminar, and would recommend Lionheart Jiu Jitsu to anyone looking for a solid training environment with a good community.”
What members say
“Coach Lex is awesome and has a great attitude and personality and the kids like her a lot.”
“I started taking the women's only class in August 2024 and then began attending the beginner's classes in November 2024.”
“The women's coach (Angela) is not only incredibly knowledgeable about jiujitsu and women's self defense but she is also a very kind and supportive person.”
“I absolutely love how each coach takes the time to make sure everyone is doing each technique correctly and on top of that everyone is super nice.”
“My son just started a couple weeks ago and he loves it.”
“I started taking the women's only class in August 2024 and then began attending the beginner's classes in November 2024.”
From the reviews
My kids just started their training and are loving it. Coach Lex is awesome and has a great attitude and personality and the kids like her a lot. I’ve known coach Angela from training a little myself and I know they are in great hands. The gym is clean and has a great atmosphere.
We have been attending for a couple months and even now, this review is overdue. I have put my son in every single sport to get him motivated and nothing had worked. He literally sits on the court or the field and just falls asleep or gets bored. In a last stitch effort, I saw an ad for Lionheart and signed up.
I'm the owner's wife, but I'm also a current student at Lionheart. I started taking the women's only class in August 2024 and then began attending the beginner's classes in November 2024. I can't begin to explain how much these classes have changed my life.
Went for my initial CCW course with Tony at Lionheart. Heard about him and his gym through Facebook, so curiosity got the best of me. So glad i obliged and seen they offered a CCW class. Was very satisfied about the outcome and all do the information Tony shared with us. Very informative.
New to muay thai? Start at Lionheart Jiu Jitsu
Lionheart Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Lionheart Jiu Jitsu
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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