About Us
About Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
For over 13 years, Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been building more than just martial artists – we’ve built a community. With a deep foundation of experienced instructors and over 20 black belts, we provide high-level training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai for everyone – from complete beginners to seasoned competitors.
But what truly sets our academy apart is the environment. This is a place where you can step away from the stress of everyday life, get a great workout, learn real skills, and be surrounded by people who support you. You’ll train hard, laugh often, and leave every class feeling better than when you walked in.
Whether your goal is self-defense, competition, fitness, or simply trying something new, you’ll find a team here that welcomes you and challenges you to put your full effort in on the mats!
Our School
In both our Grand Junction and Clifton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies, students receive friendly, supportive instruction from a group of genuinely invested coaches. Our engaging instruction helps each student leave class feeling like they put in the work and made themselves better in some way. The balance of technique work, drilling, and live training create structure and purpose in everything we do. Simultaneously, everyone receives real-time feedback to refine their skills and feel supported each step of the way. If you’re looking for a friendly, high-level environment to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Clifton or Grand Junction, we are here for you at Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
Our History
After moving from Texas, with years in the Air Force Reserve as a medic and a police officer, our founder, Kevin Lewis, began teaching at a local gym. He quickly made an impact and, before long, his students encouraged him to open a school of his own. Kevin took their advice, opening Grand Valley BJJ in September of 2013. But what started as a side hustle soon became a full-time gig. Five years later, Grand Valley BJJ had grown immensely and we decided it was time our space did too. After expanding into another unit and doubling our mat space, Grand Valley is now home to about 300 students!
And we are now opening a second location in Clifton!
We have loved sharing our passion for the martial arts throughout this past decade, and can’t wait to continue changing lives – one technique at a time.
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Meet the Team
Our Instructors
We have over 10 coaches at Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who help make our academy special. It is a friendly, supportive staff that is invested in the well-being of each and every student. Their expertise and passion make them the best Jiu-Jitsu teachers around! Take a look below to meet the team!
Kevin Lewis
Owner
BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA Coach
Nadia Sweeten Lewis
Owner
BJJ Coach
Israel Sousa Almeida
BJJ Coach
Franck Lewis-Marie
BJJ Coach
Alan Siering
BJJ Coach
Cameron Thurgood
Muay Thai Coach
Shelton Holmes
BJJ Coach
Tyler Veatch
Muay Thai Coach
Shama
BJJ Coach
Josh Connor
Kids BJJ Coach
Scott Greener
Coach
Shae Duport
Kids Muay Thai Coach
Mark Fresque
MMA Coach
Vinny “The Tongue” Lewis
Canine BJJ Coach
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Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team
We invite everyone to come join us on the mats. Our expertise, culture, and beginner-friendly environment create a home for everyone to thrive on and off the mat. Come join us today with one of our many special offers to see what you can accomplish through Jiu-Jitsu!
Don’t Take Our Word for It
We’ve created a welcoming, family-friendly space in Grand Junction where beginners, kids, parents, and competitive athletes can all grow in their Jiu-Jitsu journey. For more than a decade, our focus has been on building a supportive community that helps every student feel comfortable on the mats. Don’t just take our word for it – check out our student testimonials to see firsthand experiences about training at Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
“If you’re a traveler looking for a place to train, I highly recommend reaching out to them. They will make you feel welcome right from the start”
“I recommend Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to anyone who interested in trying something fun and challenging.”
“No shortage of friendly, knowledgeable and talented people here. Tons of mat space, good vibes/music and very cool owners.”
“Kevin and Danny are both wonderful people and absolute killers on the mat. I recommend every age group and experience level coming here and training. I hope to be back soon.”
“I am so grateful to be training and teaching there. Whether you are a hobbyist or a competitor, this is the place to be! the culture and the community are fantastic.”
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Join us at Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with our great trial offer—
get started today with a week of FREE BJJ or Muay Thai classes!
Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Hours
Monday: 5:45am – 7:30am, 10:45am-2:00pm, 5:15pm-8:00pm
Tuesday: 5:45am-7:30am, 10:45am-2:00pm, 4:15pm-8:30pm
Wednesday: 5:45am – 7:30am, 10:45am-2:00pm, 4:15pm-8:00pm
Thursday: 5:45am-7:30am, 10:45am-2:00pm, 4:15pm-8:30pm
Friday: 5:45am – 7:30am, 11:45am-2:00pm, 5:15pm-8:00pm
Saturday: 9:15am-2:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Grand Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu East
School Hours
Monday: 4:45pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday: 5:45pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday: 4:45pm – 8:00pm
Thursday: 5:45pm – 8:00pm
Friday: 5:45pm – 8:00pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED