Learn from 2x BJJ World Champion
Picture yourself doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—moving with strength and agility, improving your skills and endurance and experiencing the fun camaraderie of our welcoming group culture. You won’t just be learning the most practical and tried-and-true method of self-defense. You’ll be doing the best thing possible for your body while making friends.
Our academy is run by world champion and Xande Ribeiro’s first black belt Matt Jubera. You can rest assured you’ll be getting the best instruction in the Denver area and learning in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Use the Contact Form for a free no-strings-attached introductory lesson and experience the world-class instruction, strong team focus and culture of learning that sets us apart from other academies. If you’d like to learn more, check out the articles such as What is BJJ, How Much Should you Train or Beginner BJJ Tips!
Our BJJ Programs
Beginner Jiu-Jitsu
Our beginner Jiu-Jitsu programs are designed for anyone regardless of body type and fitness level. This welcoming and patient environment will allow you to develop a passion for Jiu-Jitsu in a safe and controlled space.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Kids Jiu-Jitsu programs gives your child the best martial arts for kids because it focuses on grappling instead of punching and kicking. Your child will grow in this challenging, but safe environment while learning focus, respect and self-discipline.
Intermediate & Advanced Jiu-Jitsu
Our intermediate and advanced Jiu-Jitsu programs are designed to take our students to blue belt and beyond. These classes are available for those with about 6 months of experience. and above.
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Our No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu program is built on the ADCC techniques of Xande Ribeiro and the wrestling and leglock game Professor Jubera has built over the years training with the best in the world.
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How Much Should You Train BJJ
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Find Out More!
Welcome to Jubera Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Hi there, in case we haven’t met my name is Professor Matt Jubera.
Many students and parents walk through the doors and think Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that UFC stuff, but there is so much more to it. Our goal at Jubera Jiu-Jitsu improve our lives through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kids improve their focus, grit and self-confidence while adults get fit, develop mastery and become a better version of themselves. Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the best martial art for kids, absolutely!
Do you have a Gracie Lineage? Yes, our lineage falls under the Royler Gracie and I have been fortunate enough to train with several members of the Gracie family as well as compete under the Gracie Humaita banner in Brazil. Saulo and Xande Ribeiro were Royler Gracie’s best students and Xande Ribeiro is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors of all time.
Do you have to be an athlete to be good at BJJ? No! I started martial arts as a skinny kid, but I was lucky to have great coaches and a love of the art. I want to ignite that love for BJJ in new students. I have had students who are over 65 years old, over 350lbs. Most students never compete, but BJJ changed their life in truly meaningful ways. Like planting a tree, the best time to start was 20 years ago, the next best time is today.
Most people have the same concerns. “I am too out of shape” “I am too busy” “I am too old”
Look, everything that you want in life is outside your comfort zone. If it was inside your comfort, you would already have it. But things that are challenging and difficult will scare us a bit. Use that nervousness as a directional arrow of where you should be going. Everyone who comes in the door is going to have worries, but everyone ends class sweaty, with a smile on their face and the satisfaction of doing something difficult. They get hooked on the technical learning, the fun of training and the awesome workout.
What about people with no experience, do we have beginner classes? Absolutely. Here are some additional tips for beginners and information about allowed moves and etiquette.
What about a uniform? Other academies require you get their uniform and rash guards from them, but you can get one from us (we use Break Point and Fuji gi’s), or here are some recommendations about uniforms as well.
What about COVID-19? We have one of the best ventilated academies which studies show can reduce your chances of getting COVID-19 by 6x.
How do I get started? Just fill out the contact form and we will give you a call back. Or you can give us a call or email. Let us know what your goals are, any previous injuries we should know about and any prior martial arts experience and we will get you setup for an intro lesson and a group class.
Best,
Professor Matt Jubera