Way of Jiu Jitsu Aurora
About
Way of Jiu Jitsu Aurora offers comprehensive training in both MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, catering to students of all ages and skill levels. The gym is led by a distinguished team of instructors including Master Rigan Machado, an 8th degree coral belt, and Head Instructor Nobuo Yagai, a black belt known as 'The Warrior in the Garden.' The coaching staff includes multiple black belt instructors for both adult and youth programs, with specialized kids instructors like Charles Espinosa, Drake Louie, and Jalen Reyes providing age-appropriate instruction. Administrative operations are managed by Quynh Nguyen, who also serves as a pediatric dentist and brings that expertise to her work with children.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the exceptional kids programs, noting how children show improved motivation, discipline, and confidence while learning self-defense in an age-appropriate way. Parents specifically highlight instructors like Quynh Nguyen and Professor Nobuo Yagai for their patience, expertise with children, and ability to put families at ease. Adult students appreciate the welcoming community where beginners receive patient guidance from both instructors and advanced practitioners, helping them quickly assimilate despite initial struggles. Reviewers emphasize how the program teaches valuable life skills beyond martial arts techniques, including persistence, work ethic, and respect, while maintaining high-level technical instruction suitable for all skill levels.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Joseph Mabanag
2 months ago
We love Way of Jiu Jitsu! My 11 year daughter has been coming her for 3 weeks and I've seen major improvements in her motivation and taking ownership of her actions at home. She is learning so much very quickly. They teach in a way that is easy for the kids to pick up and they really do care about your child. I highly recommend them to any parent trying to help their kids with discipline and have them learn to protect themselves.
Mariana Ramirez
a month ago
This is an amazing place for my 5 year old to train. Coach Quynh has been so patient and is our favorite! My son talks about her all the time and can’t wait to go back to class. I had a lot of questions that she helped answer and put my fears at ease. She’s phenomenal and so is the academy! I highly recommend this school for all ages!
Adam
4 months ago
I did a private lesson with The Warrior in the Garden himself, professor Nobuo, and I brought my nephew here to get started with BJJ. The private was excellent and he managed to match my abilities and also my nephew’s (he’s 5 and I’m 45) at the same time during drills. The adult class I came to was great, but the kids class was sensational. It was a huge class, lots of kids, excellent instructors who really cared. This is the best place I could have wanted to have found for a kids class. Dr. Quynh who runs The Way is a pediatric dentist on the side(!) so she knows kids and knows how to connect with them. The Way is lucky to have her and I’m lucky to have visited!
Jenn Mendoza
2 months ago
This is an excellent place for both beginners and advanced students. The instructors and staff are extremely kind and helpful. Even the advanced students in the adult classes have been great for our teenager daughter to work with. I would highly recommend Way of Jiu Jitsu to anyone wanting to learn how to defend themselves, build self confidence, as well as have respect for others.
T Hubb
4 months ago
The Way has been a great experience for my 14 year old when he joined a year ago. As a first time BJJ adventure, the starting process was so easy due to Quynh, who runs the operations. She was so accommodating and responsive when I had those upfront questions about how to get started, what classes were available, the gear, and how a student progresses through the belts, etc. My son who was 14 and about 6 ft tall was put into the adult classes, but what he found out was that the community is so helpful. At the beginning he couldn't even get the warm up moves down, but with the instructors' patience and everyones help, he quickly assimilated. The whole program has been such a great activity in teaching him how to fail, but keep training and working hard to get better through hard work and persistence. The high level program that Professor Nobuo has set up and the community that has been created has been fabulous for his work ethic and building his confidence in being able to manage himself. Very appreciative of how their program is run. Thank you!!
Contact
9565 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80010, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Charles Espinosa
Kids Instructor
Drake Louie
Kids Instructor
Nobuo Yagai
Head Instructor
Black Belt
Quynh Nguyen
Administrative Assistant / Kids Assistant Instructor
Eric Sahs
Instructor
Black Belt
Michael Baird
Adult Instructor
Black Belt
Armando Enrique
Instructor
Black Belt
Rigan Machado
Master
8th Degree Coral Belt
Nephew of Grand Master Carlos Gracie, one of the founders of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Head of the association.
Jalen Reyes
Kids Instructor
Black Belt
James Mikus
Kids BJJ Instructor
Kevin White
BJJ Instructor
Nick Taufmann
BJJ Instructor