Training Mind and Body

Adam Martinez - Chief Instructor / Owner

-3rd Degree Black Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Royce Gracie

-3rd Degree Black belt in Kodokan Judo

-Awarded 2011 "Colorado MMA Coach of the Year"

-Retired Professional Kickboxer, Submission-Fighter

-Kru under Muay Thai International Association (MTIA) Certification

-Boxing Coach under USA Boxing Certification

-6th Degree Black belt in the mixed martial art of Kajukenbo (K.S.D.I)

-A.A Degree in Elementary Education

-Self-defense Instructor for the U.S Department of Agriculture

-Licensed MMA and Muay Thai Referee and Judge for the State of Colorado's Boxing Commission, UFC Refereeing experience

-Multiple time IBJJF medalist including Pan-Am and World No-Gi Competitions

With over 25 years of experience in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu directly under the legendary Gracie Family, and over 30 years in Judo, Kickboxing, Kajukenbo, and Boxing, having competed and placed in over 100 tournaments in sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, full-contact karate, kickboxing, submission fighting, and boxing; Adam Martinez is truly one of the most experienced and accomplished instructors in the art of Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

After attending the first UFC in 1993, Adam was driven to learn the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Adam Martinez is a student directly under Royce Gracie, but he has also had the experience of training under other Gracie family members Rodrigo Gracie, Rokler Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Crosley Gracie, and Royler Gracie.

He has been involved in MMA in the state of Colorado even before the instatement of the Colorado Boxing Commission. Adam Martinez is renowned for providing "old school" instruction, training top-quality students and fighters, and for being an enthusiastic and talented teacher..

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a a complete martial art that was designed to ensure that students could defend themselves in a real attack. It is without question, the worlds most tested, and effective martial art. No matter what your age, gender, or physical condition, you will learn how to use leverage and technique to successfully defend yourself. You don’t have to be in great shape, and you don’t have to be big and strong to expect any benefits. That is why Jiu-Jitsu is so effective; it is designed to give you immediately usable results- even after your first lesson!

our teacher is a direct student under Royce Gracie, we are defined by our direct lineage to the Gracie Family- the founding family of Jiu-Jitsu. Our Academy features classes taught by experienced, world class, BLACK BELT instructor.

If you are looking to learn authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu directly from the Gracie Family, then you have found the right place! Contact Us today for a FREE TRIAL of our classes!