Gracie Jiu Jitsu Aurora was founded in 2013 by Head Instructor Tony Debelak. GJJA is a Level 4 Certified Training Center. This is is the highest level of jiu jitsu certification accredited by Rener and Ryron at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters. Nearly eight years after opening the school, now Black Belt, Professor Tony’s Gracie Certified Training Center is a top Gracie Jiu Jitsu training location in the Denver metropolitan area and throughout Colorado at large.
Our Story
The doors of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Aurora first open in 2013 when, then Brown Belt, Tony Debelak wanted a safe environment to teach his children self defense through Jiu-Jitsu. The only problem was that all of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in Colorado at that time were geared towards competition and had reputations for beating up on newcomers. So Tony sought after a solution and became Colorado’s first Certified Gracie Instructor. Now, all these years later, Professor Tony continues to teach GJJ right here at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Aurora.
Our Instructors
All Gracie BJJ Aurora instructors are law enforcement background checked and have completed the Gracie Academy Instructor Certification Program. Each instructor is an extension of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Aurora family and a representative of Gracie University. Our certified instructors personify discipline, integrity, and honor. They are healthy in mind and body, and most importantly, they have a passion for empowering others.
What is Gracie Jiu Jitsu?
In just a few words, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a street applicable complete self defense system that is energy efficient and uses natural body movements. In truth, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is so much more. From our Combatives beginner jiu jitsu classes to our Master Cycle jiu jitsu program, and everything in between, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Aurora programs combine physical and mental strength to encompass over 600 techniques.
Why Choose Gracie Jiu Jitsu Aurora ?
Aside from being Colorado’s longest running Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center, it is the only school in the state to have a Level 4 Certification. Not all BJJ schools are created equal. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Aurora provides world class instruction in a positive, supportive environment.
FAQs
There are a lot of questions to ask when it comes to Jiu-Jitsu, and we’re here to provide answers. We’ve answered our most common questions about our Aurora jiu jitsu programs on our FAQs page.
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