Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, improve fitness, compete, or build confidence, our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program offers expert instruction for students of all experience levels. McMahon Training Center provides a supportive training environment where beginners and seasoned practitioners can develop their skills and reach their goals.
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a modern martial art that focuses on ground fighting, submissions, and leverage-based techniques. Developed from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and refined by the Gracie family in Brazil, BJJ emphasizes controlling an opponent through positional dominance, joint locks, chokes, and strategic movement rather than relying on size or strength.
Unlike martial arts that focus primarily on striking, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches students how to defend themselves using takedowns, holds, escapes, and submissions. Because BJJ relies on technique over strength, it's an excellent martial art for beginners while offering endless opportunities for experienced practitioners and competitors to continue refining their skills.
At McMahon Training Center, our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is designed for every experience level. New students build a strong foundation in our beginner-friendly Fundamentals classes, while more experienced practitioners can continue progressing through intermediate, advanced, and competition-focused training.
Whether your goal is practical self-defense, improved fitness, personal growth, or tournament competition, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a lifelong journey of learning that challenges both the body and mind.
Who Should Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the few martial arts that truly is for everyone. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn practical self-defense, compete, or simply challenge yourself, BJJ offers a rewarding experience for students of all ages and backgrounds. At McMahon Training Center, our supportive community welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners alike. We also offer a 10% discount for college students, first responders, and military.
Adults
Whether you're looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or pick up a new hobby, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a challenging full-body workout while building confidence and discipline. No experience is required.
Military Personnel
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helps military members improve strength, conditioning, resilience, and close-quarters control while sharpening decision-making under pressure.
College Students
BJJ is a great way to stay active, relieve stress, and build confidence while learning practical self-defense skills. It's an ideal outlet for students looking to stay healthy and connected.
Teens
Teens gain confidence, discipline, respect, and resilience while staying active and learning valuable life skills in a positive, structured environment.
Women
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes technique over strength, making it an excellent choice for women interested in fitness, confidence, and practical self-defense in a supportive environment.
Fitness Enthusiasts
Looking for something beyond the gym? BJJ combines strength, cardio, flexibility, and problem-solving into an engaging workout that keeps every class interesting.
First Responders
BJJ develops control, situational awareness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure, making it valuable training for law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders.
Anyone Interested in Self-Defense
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches practical self-defense techniques that rely on leverage and control, helping students build confidence and learn how to respond effectively in real-world situations.
What Do Students Gain from Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program?
- Realistic self-defense training
- Dynamic workout
- Strong self-image
- Stress/Anxiety reduction
- Increased energy
- Better flexibility
- Self-confidence
- A sense of belonging to a team
- Instruction and training at 9 different Easton locations in Colorado
Discover Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in Fort Collins
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will make you stronger, faster, and more flexible.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is the fastest-growing martial art in the world, known for its effectiveness in real-world self-defense and dominance in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) since the 1990s. Originally developed from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and refined by the legendary Gracie family, BJJ emphasizes technique, leverage, and ground control—making it an ideal martial art for practitioners of all ages and sizes.
At our Fort Collins BJJ academy, you’ll train in a supportive environment that challenges your body and sharpens your mind. With consistent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, you’ll build lean muscle, burn fat, and develop mental resilience. Most students notice increased confidence within just a few weeks.
Did You Know? When you join McMahon Training Center, you have membership access to some of the most accomplished Black Belt instructors in the world!
McMahon Training Center not only has 14 of our own Black Belt instructors but is also part of the Amal Easton and Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team. What does this mean for you? If you are a current student, you can train at any of the 9 Easton BJJ schools in Colorado for FREE! We have over 150 BJJ Black Belts that are part of our Team!
What to expect at my first BJJ class at McMahon Training Center?
Ready to experience your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class? Once you submit your information below, a member of our team will contact you to schedule your free trial class. You'll receive a confirmation the day before, along with a digital waiver to complete in advance.
If you’re new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, your first class will take place in one of our Fundamentals sessions, specifically designed for beginners. Before class starts, you’ll have a 30-minute intro with one of our coaches to go over BJJ basics, including mat etiquette, key positions, and a brief overview of the sport’s history.
After the intro, you’ll join the regular class. Students line up by rank, bow in together, and begin with a 10-minute warm-up. Then, your coach will demonstrate techniques, and you’ll partner up to practice them. Class finishes with light, live training, giving you a chance to apply what you’ve learned in real time.
If you have previous Jiu-Jitsu experience, we may invite you to join an intermediate or advanced class instead.
Whether you're brand new or returning to the mats, your first BJJ class will be a welcoming, hands-on introduction to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for your child? Our Kids BJJ program helps children build confidence, discipline, respect, and coordination in a fun, structured environment. Through age-appropriate instruction, kids learn valuable self-defense skills while staying active and developing lifelong healthy habits.
Sign up for our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and become your very best!
Whether you are looking for self-defense tactics, physical conditioning, personal development or are interested in competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, our Fort Collins Martial Arts Academy is for you. You’re welcome to learn more about us at any time by trying a Free Class!