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Colorado
2026Top Youth BJJ Academies
158 academies · 2,547 fighters · 5,441 medals
Compare the top youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in Colorado by competition results. Colorado's youth BJJ academies benefit from a passionate martial arts community centered around Denver and Colorado Springs, with programs competing nationally. Rankings are based on medals, win rates, and Academy Power Scores from real tournament data across Denver, Colorado Springs, Sheridan, Albuquerque.
Top Academies
| # | Academy | vs Avg | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 53% | 64% | 32 | 113 | |||
| 109 | 44% | 75% | 28 | 83 | |||
| 141 | 39% | 50% | 36 | 72 | |||
| 154 | 44% | 70% | 27 | 65 | |||
| 160 | 33% | 41% | 28 | 59 | |||
| 183 | 31% | 69% | 42 | 61 | |||
| 186 | 56% | 64% | 26 | 78 | |||
| 225 | 33% | 76% | 38 | 58 | |||
| 276 | 40% | 67% | 23 | 36 | |||
| 297 | 48% | 46% | 22 | 58 | |||
| 372 | 34% | 52% | 16 | 41 | |||
| 388 | 35% | 54% | 24 | 41 | |||
| 395 | 51% | 58% | 15 | 44 | |||
| 412 | 41% | 57% | 19 | 44 | |||
| 413 | CO | 31% | 65% | 17 | 34 | ||
| 459 | 29% | 58% | 24 | 29 | |||
| 474 | 29% | 48% | 31 | 36 | |||
| 533 | 56% | 70% | 16 | 32 | |||
| 544 | 49% | 52% | 16 | 35 | |||
| 595 | 43% | 49% | 27 | 33 | |||
| 615 | 22% | 34% | 19 | 32 | |||
| 632 | 24% | 49% | 23 | 22 | |||
| 638 | 29% | 50% | 27 | 26 | |||
| 656 | 30% | 44% | 19 | 23 | |||
| 688 | 33% | 54% | 15 | 23 | |||
| 777 | 56% | 75% | 11 | 38 | |||
| 797 | 23% | 47% | 16 | 20 | |||
| 820 | 23% | 42% | 19 | 24 | |||
| 978 | 32% | 55% | 21 | 15 | |||
| 1152 | 25% | 40% | 13 | 16 | |||
| 1173 | CO | 49% | 46% | 6 | 22 | ||
| 1189 | 39% | 55% | 15 | 17 | |||
| 1246 | 41% | 56% | 14 | 12 | |||
| 1331 | 29% | 40% | 13 | 10 | |||
| 1351 | 47% | 82% | 5 | 20 | |||
| 1363 | 76% | 90% | 6 | 23 | |||
| 1455 | 48% | 62% | 6 | 11 | |||
| 1508 | 58% | 67% | 6 | 15 | |||
| 1591 | 43% | 26% | 12 | 17 | |||
| 1630 | 47% | 60% | 7 | 24 | |||
| 1705 | 25% | 40% | 9 | 9 | |||
| 1857 | 65% | 47% | 6 | 22 | |||
| 1935 | 69% | 92% | 1 | 21 | |||
| 1948 | 26% | 61% | 5 | 11 | |||
| 2021 | 30% | 64% | 5 | 9 | |||
| 2033 | 27% | 35% | 11 | 6 | |||
| 2097 | 13% | 43% | 7 | 8 | |||
| 2105 | 17% | 68% | 6 | 3 | |||
| 2115 | 7% | 30% | 7 | 9 | |||
| 2178 | 27% | 47% | 6 | 9 |
Academies by City in Colorado
Denver (106 academies), Colorado Springs (6 academies), Sheridan (6 academies), Albuquerque (5 academies), Clovis (1 academy), Aurora (1 academy), Clayton (1 academy), Corpus Christi (1 academy), Englewood (1 academy), Clarksville (1 academy)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Based on competition results, Kraken BJJ leads Colorado with an Academy Power Score of 4279 and 43 competitive fighters. Jits.gg ranks 158 academies in Colorado by medals earned, win rates, and overall competitive performance — not opinions or reviews.
Academy rankings on Jits.gg are based on competition data from IBJJF, JJWL, AGF, and other major organizations. The Academy Power Score factors in total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and performance consistency across multiple belt levels. Rankings update after every tournament.
Denver leads Colorado with 106 competitive BJJ academies tracked on Jits.gg. Other active cities: Denver (106), Colorado Springs (6), Sheridan (6), Albuquerque (5), Clovis (1).
Look at competition results, not just marketing. On Jits.gg, you can compare Colorado academies by medals earned, win rates, and fighter development across belt levels. A strong competition record indicates quality coaching, safe training, and effective progression. Visit a few gyms, watch a kids class, and ask about their competition philosophy.
Jits.gg tracks 158 competitive BJJ academies in Colorado with 2,547 active fighters. These academies have earned a combined 2,053 gold medals in tracked tournaments.
Key factors for choosing a youth BJJ school: competition track record (viewable on Jits.gg), age-appropriate instruction, emphasis on safety and technique, clear belt progression criteria, and a positive team culture. Academies that consistently produce competitive fighters at multiple belt levels tend to have strong coaching programs.
The Academy Power Score is Jits.gg's composite metric for ranking BJJ academies. It combines total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and consistency across belt levels into a single score. Higher scores indicate stronger overall competitive programs. The score updates after every tracked tournament.
Kraken BJJ currently leads Colorado in the Jits.gg Academy Power Rankings with a score of 4279 and 43 competitive fighters. Rankings are based purely on competition results — not reviews or opinions. Browse the full Colorado rankings above to compare all 158 tracked academies.