# Colorado BJJ > Denver, United States ## Overview **Name:** Colorado BJJ **Description:** Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Satori (CBJJS) is a premier BJJ academy located in Denver, Colorado, founded by Professor David Ruiz, a 5th degree black belt. The gym is currently led by Head Instructor Professor Sean Stewart, a 3rd degree IBJJF Certified Black Belt who has been training since 2004. Sean is a highly accomplished competitor with numerous championships including 2023 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Silver Medalist, 2018 IBJJF Denver International Open Gold Medalist, and 2018 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Silver Medalist. CBJJS offers comprehensive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for all ages and skill levels. The academy's lineage traces directly from Mitsuyo Maeda through Carlos Gracie Sr., Carlos Gracie Jr., and Rigan Machado to David Ruiz and Sean Stewart, representing authentic Gracie Jiu Jitsu instruction. The school emphasizes learning techniques against fully resisting opponents and follows the teaching methodology passed down from Rorion, Royce, and Helio Gracie. The gym features a diverse program schedule including morning Wrecking Crew classes, lunchtime sessions, evening Nightcrawlers classes, kids programs (Little Lions for ages 9 and younger, Young Athletes for 10+), fundamentals/self-defense classes, striking classes, and a popular Sunday Community Open Mat that welcomes athletes from all academies. With instruction from Professor Sean Stewart, Professor Teri Stewart (1st degree black belt), and Coach Steve Gonzales (brown belt), CBJJS provides world-class BJJ training in a community-focused environment in the Central Park area of Denver. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 4605 Quebec St., Unit B5 Denver, CO 80216, United States **Phone:** +1 303-520-0163 **Email:** jiujitsucolorado@gmail.com **Website:** https://www.jiujitsucolorado.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsucolorado/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsucolorado/ ## Instructors ### Sean Stewart - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Princeton University graduate (1993) and University of Chicago Law School graduate (1997). Training BJJ since 2004 under Professor David Ruiz. 2023 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Silver Medalist, 2018 IBJJF Denver International Open Gold Medalist (first ever IBJJF event in Colorado, all victories by submission), 2018 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Silver Medalist, 2016 Fight To Win Pro 18 Superfight Victor, 2012 NAGA Colorado No-Gi Grappling Champion. ### David Ruiz - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Founder of Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy. 5th degree black belt. Taught specifically how to teach BJJ by Rorion, Royce, and Helio Gracie. ### Steve Gonzales - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brown Belt instructor at Colorado BJJ. ### Teri Stewart - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** IBJJF Certified Black Belt, 1st Degree, competitor and instructor at Colorado BJJ. ## Programs ### Fundamentals/Self Defense **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on fundamental techniques and self-defense. Gi optional. **Classes:** ### All Levels Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional gi-based Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for all experience levels. **Classes:** ### No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, focusing on wrestling-style techniques applicable to MMA. **Classes:** ### Intermediate/Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Advanced techniques and training for experienced practitioners. **Classes:** ### Little Lions Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for children ages 9 and younger. Focus on discipline, respect, and fundamental techniques. **Classes:** ### Young Athletes BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for youth ages 10 and older. Builds on fundamentals with more advanced techniques. **Classes:** ### Striking **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Stand-up striking training including boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai techniques. **Classes:** ### Ladies Only BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Female-only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class in a supportive environment. Gi optional. **Classes:** ### Community Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Sunday community open mat session open to athletes from all gyms. Free for CBJJS members, $10 mat fee for non-members. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 10, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/colorado/denver/colorado-bjj)