Top MMA And Martial Arts Studios In Denver
Everyone needs a stress reliever, and exercise is the best way to combat the daily grind. Take your workout to the next level with mixed martial arts. MMA is a full-contact sport that requires athletes to use techniques including Brazilian jiu jitsu, boxing, muay Thai kickboxing, taekwondo and judo. Denver's best studios offer classes specializing in all of those techniques and more.
High Altitude Martial Arts
2832 South Havana St., Unit ZZ
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 231-1318
www.highaltitudema.com/
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High Altitude Martial Arts offers classes for men, women and children in MMA, kickboxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Judo and wrestling. Take a roll on the Tatimi mats in a non-threatening, self-defense oriented classes for the whole family. Children ages 5 to 12 enjoy specialized training to fit their physical and developmental needs. Fighters here supplement the hard-hitting metabolic conditioning here with SportFit to keep them on their game even when they're not fighting.
Gumm Mixed Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
12860 W. Cedar Dr., Ste. 212
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 358-7152 or (720) 220-4715
www.gummbjj.com
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Price: free first week/$95 per month two-year contract/$90 per month one-year contract/$125 per month/$20 per day
Gumm Mixed Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a wide variety of classes to improve physical fitness, self-esteem and discipline including muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian jiu jitsu. Both owners practice and encourage vegan lifestyles to encourage compassionate living. The muay Thai kickboxing class will include many techniques including shadow boxing, foot work training, heavy bag training and Thai pad training. Gumm offers lessons to ages 5 through adult and for every level of fitness.
Tiger Kim's Academy
1480 Steele St.
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 388-1408
www.tigerkim.com
Hours: Mon to Fri – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sun – closed
Price: $129 per month
Tiger Kim's Academy has been headquartered in Denver since 1976. It incorporates the three major Korean martial arts of tae kwon do, tang soo do and hapkido. Tiger Kim's Academy also teaches muay Thai Kickboxing with full-contact fighting in mind. The academy has been featured in the original Ultimate Fighting Championships and UFC. It offers classes from the age of 3 and a half to adult for every skill level as well as family oriented options.
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Aikido Denver
1073 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80209
(Inside Kusa Dojo)
(720) 432-2454
www.aikidodenver.com
Hours: adult Tues, Thurs – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; children 6 years old and older Tues, Thurs – 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
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Price: $125 per month for both adults and children
Aikido Denver offers Denver residents a traditional Japanese martial art called aikido. This unique martial art utilizes circular movements and uses an attacker's own energy and momentum to the defender's advantage. Aikido Denver offers specialized classes for men, women and children of all skill levels. Classes are offered to men, women and children of all skill levels. This technique promises self-defense, stress relief, physical fitness and personal growth.
Pancrase Academy
8 Garden Center
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 988-8088 or (303) 589-3394
www.pancrase.us/
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Pancrase Academy was established in 1998, just five years after the Gracie family brought MMA to America by founding the United Fighting Championships. This exclusive academy offers instruction for martial arts, self-defense and physical conditioning to men, women, teens and children. It welcomes any and all skill levels, and in addition to its group classes, it also offers individualized private instruction and legal fighter training. Pancrase also manages fighters who really go the rounds to put them in touch with the best fights around the world.
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