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Aurora, CO

Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

5.0 (43 Reviews)

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5.0 stars from 43 reviews suggest a strong local reputation. Use the contact card for directions, training hours, and the best next step in Aurora, CO.

Student Testimonials

Elite Reviews

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Stuart Schoenfeld

May 3, 2025

My son has been going here for a little over two years and all the instructors and coaches are super friendly and great with the kids. For the adults it’s a great environment as well from both the newest white belts to the most experienced of practitioners. Overall great place.

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Chase Richter

Dec 14, 2024

Both of my children have been attending Rio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for nearly two years. The program and instructors are amazing. The discipline and life long skills that both my children are learning are priceless. I cannot recommend Rio enough!

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Authentic Assessor

Apr 26, 2023

My child attends Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense and I can confidently say that this place is phenomenal. The facilities are clean, modern and well-equipped, making for a comfortable and enjoyable learning environment. But what really sets Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense apart is the quality of instruction. Professor Duda is an exceptional teacher who is knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about his students. His passion for the art of Jiu Jitsu is contagious and his ability to connect with children is remarkable. Not only is my child learning valuable self-defense skills, but he is also building confidence, discipline, and self-esteem. The classes are well-structured and the curriculum is designed to help students of all levels progress at their own pace. Overall, I would highly recommend Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense to anyone looking to learn Jiu Jitsu or self-defense skills. Professor Duda is an outstanding instructor and the facilities are top-notch. If you're looking for a safe, fun, and effective way to improve your child's physical and mental well-being, look no further than Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense.

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Megan Muretta

Apr 6, 2024

Did a drop in class/open mat at Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and loved it! Instructors were very skilled and friendly. The facility is exceptionally clean, location is great and overall my experience was 5 starts!! They have a great group of students of varying abilities, sizes, and gender! I felt very welcomed and learned a lot. Will definitely be coming back for more 😊

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Wynning Chance Photography

Sep 26, 2023

I highly recommend Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense. The facility is clean, open, & organized. My child really enjoys going there & getting all the built up energy from the day out & learning new skills & making friends who share in the same interests. The staff & professors are welcoming, knowledgeable, patient, and really care about the safety of their students. They make sure their students do the moves safely & correctly while making it fun! The classes are engaging and well structured, and the curriculum is designed to help students of all levels progress at their own pace. What I love most is that the professors know each of their students by name, they really try to connect with them. All in all, if you’re looking for a place that teaches your child self-defense skills, while instilling into them important & valuable skills like discipline, consistency, & self confidence this is your place!

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