Gracie Barra Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Gracie Barra Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides training from its academy at 1360 North Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school is led by Professor Bryan Waltz, a 4th-degree black belt, and Professor Vanessa Waltz, a 2nd-degree black belt, who guide students through structured grappling and self-defense education. The academy follows the global Gracie Barra curriculum with programs tailored to distinct age and experience brackets. Youth instruction begins with the Gracie Barra Kids program, teaching fundamental movement, discipline, and anti-bullying techniques. Adult offerings include GB1 Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals for beginning practitioners, followed by GB2 Advanced Jiu-Jitsu featuring complex drills, no-gi grappling, and live sparring sessions. Classes are held Monday through Saturday with dedicated morning, midday, and evening training blocks, while remaining closed on Sunday. Prospective practitioners and families in Colorado Springs can schedule an introductory class to experience the academy on North Academy Boulevard.