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Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

Aurora, United States

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Veteran-owned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense academy in Southeast Aurora, Colorado, teaching kids from age 3 through adults, women, law enforcement and "older guys" in a family environment. Three black/brown-belt professors (one 2nd-degree, one 1st-degree black belt, two brown belts) teach nearly every class including kids classes; one coach is a US Army veteran and co-founder, another is a nationally competitive blue-belt-turned-brown-belt (ranked top 4 in the world in his age group).

Address
7450 S Gartrell Rd Unit A-1, Aurora, CO 80016, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu
Map showing Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Beginners' course

Your first visit

Trial
Free first class
Beginners
No experience needed · From age 3

Opening hours

Monday - Thursday
11:30-21:00
Friday
11:30-13:30
Saturday
09:30-13:00
Sunday
Closed

Coaches

  • Fernando Pelet

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Bret Talbot

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Fred Haghighi

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt

  • Ryan Ayres

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt

Contact

Email
info@riojiujitsu.com
Website
https://riojiujitsu.com
Instagram
@riojiujitsuco
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RioJiuJitsuCO/

Questions about Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

Where is Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense?

Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense is at 7450 S Gartrell Rd Unit A-1, Aurora, CO 80016, USA.

Which sports does Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense teach?

Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense is listed for Jiu Jitsu.

Can I try Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense before joining?

Yes. Your first class at Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense is free.

When is Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense open?

Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense is open Monday - Thursday 11:30-21:00; Friday 11:30-13:30; Saturday 09:30-13:00.

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