Very competitive school. Welcoming energy and great instructors. The facility is great and as a visitor, it became a great home away from home for the few weeks I was in town. Highly recommended!

We came across the gym while we were traveling after meeting a member while we were out and about. He told us about open mat so we went in and they were very welcoming and friendly. We felt right at home rolling here, well definitely visit again next time were in the area.

This is the Preeminent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Colorado Springs! Professor Marcello Mottas team, coaches, and students have been overly welcoming and kind. Our spirited and strong-willed son started 5 months ago and weve seen a huge improvement in his listening and behavior. We love being a part of this family and encourage all those considering this BJJ Academy to come check out what Marcello created!A+ All the Way!

I survived my first 6 months and thought this would be a great time to write a review. I wanted to do a 5-star rating months ago but I wanted to give it time so I can write something meaningful. Prime BJJ has changed my life. I’m pushing 48 and have lost 25lbs since starting. I had ZERO intentions of competing but after 4/5 months that all changed, and I entered my first competition in Denver and won a silver medal as a novice white belt. I’m in better shape now than I was in my 30s and I have made some great friends. The professor and coaches are amazing. There are older guys like me, younger athletic fire-breathers, women only classes, teens and even little kids. Once you start you will find somewhere to fit in. There are different instructors depending on the time/day you train. The instructors’ styles and what they teach are so different and as a white belt I love trying new things. They offer a week for free and you can borrow a GI (uniform). If your main goal is to advance in belt color you will be disappointed. It could take years to advance from white to blue but if you give BJJ a chance you will understand why and appreciate the slow journey. After 6 months I am just scratching the surface. If you are reading this review you probably already decided that you want to try BJJ but are looking for the right place to train. You found it…now just do it.

Extremely nice people, learned some fire techniques, and got plenty of rounds while we were there, we were here visiting on vacation and they welcomed us in and let us get some solid training. Thank you Prime BJJ for a great class and some great rounds, well worth the stop. 🤙

Absolutely amazing experience I plan on making this place my home !

I wish I could say enough good things about this place that wouldnt take up pages. I started here at 37 yrs old with no experience in any type wrestling/combat sports. Prime BJJ has taught me more about myself and done more for my mental health than anything I can describe here. Professor Marcelo and all the coaches are world class and truly create a welcoming environment for absolutely everyone. My 6 yr old daughter goes here as well and absolutely loves it. I would encourage anyone to come in and try it out. I will be forever grateful for everything this place has given me and my family.

Our daughter has been with Prime for a couple of years and it has been nothing short of amazing. We had no idea the benefits we would see by taking her, we Originally signed her up as a way to her with her ADD but it has helped in so many more ways. The coaches are knowledgeable and Professor is amazing with kids. Coach Mo and Ali have been the best mentors and helped my daughter when she was ready to compete. Competitions are always a positive experience because the team is there for support. If you are looking for a good environment, safe place for you or your kids this is the place! During COVID they were so quick to act and make sure classes still happened, which is impressive!

Prime was nice enough to allow me to drop in to a couple of classes. And what a great experience it was. Professional, clean, inviting and great instruction. I look forward to dropping in again in the future. Thank you for having me for the day!

I started at Prime a little over a year ago. Professor Marcelo is a great instructor, as are the other coaches at Prime. I have had nothing but great experiences training at Prime, and look forward to the years to come.In addition, all of the people I have met in class have been very nice, accepting of new students, and willing to help you up your game.Highly recommended.

I dropped in for a class on a Saturday. Everyone was very welcoming and super friendly. The instruction from Professor Motta was world class. If I lived in Colorado Springs, I would train here every day.

If youre looking for a place to train, this is the place. Myself and two boys (7 and 10 years old) have trained here for 5 years. Its amazing! Prime BJJ is a family that encourages my kids and myself in all parts of our lives.

My 8 yo son really enjoyed his time at Prime BJJ. He was hesitant at first but the professor and staff were very patient with him. He really grew to like it. All in all it was a good experience for him.

Amazing BJJ academy. I went into the gym a bit apprehensive as any beginner probably would. Professor Motta and the other coaches helped to allay all of my concerns. The learning environment is awesome and the gym is very supportive. I cant recommend this place enough, give the one week trial a shot and Ill bet you will be hooked too.

BLUF: Professor and his coaching team as good as you’re going to find...go give them a try and you’ll see for yourself, it’s the right place to be!We’ve been taking my son there for 2 years (started when he was 5). His mental and physical growth and discipline are immeasurable and that is attributed directly to the Coaching Team at Prime, led by Professor M. The passion he has for teaching oozes out of him as he greets and works with each kid everyday. His ability to push them while still showing true compassion and empathy (necessary traits in a successful leader) is astounding and simply awesome to watch. He connects on a very small individual basis, even in a room full of students. All of that transfers directly to his coaching team; he expects that of them and they deliver in spades.If you’re looking for a safe place for you and/or your kids to roll and continue to grow andquasi-master” your craft, stop reading reviews and go!

Joining the Prime BJJ family has been one of the best decisions of my life. Professor Marcelo knows how to motivate and challenge people to be their best. He also really cares about his students and his upper belts are a true reflection of this. Its never their goal to hurt, but to teach the art and see you grow. I have grown so much already and have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Prime. It really feels like a second family. I highly recommend Prime. You wont regret it!

Absolutely a great Bjj spot for drop in’s when traveling through Colorado Springs. I truly recommend Professor Marcelo and his gym!! Thank you for your professionalism and your instructional guidance, it was an honor to meet you. Dominick Flores

Great place to train. Whether you are brand new or have trained elsewhere, Prime is welcoming and full of awesome guys and gals. Professor Motta and all of the coaches are LEGIT, helpful, and welcoming. Prime has a good assortment of class times as well, which makes it pretty easy to find a class that you can make it to. It is also worth mentioning that there is a huge variety of training partners and skill levels at this gym in any given class. No matter what your goals are related to jiu jitsu, you can get closer to them at Prime. You are reading these reviews so you are obviously interested, so drop the excuses and come try a class! You won’t regret it.

I’m a purple belt. When I first came to the Springs, I wasn’t looking for a permanent gym because I was in school. I trained at a few places—warrior in the springs and Easton in Arvada. Both recommended Prime when I was ready to settle down and train.I love this team. Often I eschew women’s classes because they often just feel like beginner classes intended for newer women to have a comfortable environment to train. This one surprised me! It has a fantastic women’s team. Over 20 women who regularly train, ranging from white belts to two brown belt women. This is one of the first places where I had a large variety of women to train with, including one who was my same exact weight class! I intentionally went to as many as I could and never felt like I was spinning my wheels. It’s led by a brown belt woman (hi Mo!) who regularly competes. Plus, regularly the women’s team would grab food/coffee at the restaurant next door, so there’s a wonderful social bonding that happens here as well. It’s a rare thing. Truly.I loved the mixed classes as well. We started warmups together, then the class would divide into beginners and advanced. Regularly there are upper belts on the mats—purple, brown, and even a few black belts!If you are an upper belt or a woman, this is definitely a fantastic team to check out in terms of finding training partners at or above your level with a large variety of body sizes.

The thought of starting BJJ in your mid-40s was intimidating, however, the coaches, as well as the other students, made joining Prime BJJ an easy choice! Professor Marcelo sets the tone not only with this skill but with his passion for the sport that he shares with his students. Everyone is always welcoming and encouraging you to grow and learn.

I have trained here for over 5 years. This is an Awesome place to train and have a great experience in BJJ. Thank you! :-)

Great coaches and professors. Its been an amazing time training here and would recommend to anyone that wants to learn.

My boys have been training here for years and love it! The coaches are amazing and the community feels like family!

Excellent school for children and adults, beginners to advanced. Quality people offering solid instruction in a positive way.

I first did the trial classes and was immediately welcomed by the members and, more importantly, the owner - Professor Marcelo. Being new to Colorado Springs, l had reservations going in not knowing anybody. The warm family atmosphere not only made me feel comfortable, it also made me come back and join. I especially felt as though the white belts were treated with the same respect as the higher belts. It resonated with all of the members and that reflects on the instructors.Professor Marcelo and his instructors takes the extra time and effort to get to know everybody and ensures that we are all learning in a safe environment. I highly recommend Prime BJJ school to everybody.

Words cannot describe how I personally feel about this place. I began training at Prime BJJ shortly before turning 40, in search of a new challenge into the new decade. Having zero martial arts experience, I searched for academies in the area and narrowed it down to three, with Prime being at the top of that list. From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and informative, and gave me no reason to search any further. Fast-forward a year and a half later, I can honestly say that starting Jiu-Jitsu and choosing Prime BJJ has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Everyone, starting from Professor Marcelo Motta to his professors and coaches are without a doubt exceptional at what they do, and have truly created a welcoming environment for all.

This place is exactly what my two kiddos not only need, but also love attending training classes. Prime has great instructors that take extra time as much as they can to ensure that students understand techniques. Covid has not stopped this place, they adapted to restrictions and made it possible for students to continue to train. Highly recommend Prime from not only a BJJ kiddo dad, but someone that has trained BJJ as well. My family support for Prime will continue as long as we live in the CSprings area!!

I recently have been looking for a good way to train martial arts during the pandemic and found Prime BJJ through a friend on Facebook. I was fortunate enough to talk to the owner and primary instructor of Prime, Marcelo and he offered me a free trial day to see if I liked the classes and needless to say I love them! Professor Motta is an exceptional teacher and you can truly tell how much he cares about his students’ safety with all of the precautions he’s taken at Prime. His pricing is fair, and for an education from a world champion in BJJ, who is from Brazil and fully immersed in the culture, it’s hard to beat. I would wholeheartedly recommend training here if you want to really progress as a martial artist.

I came to Prime as a BJJ blue belt. One of the things about Prime that really appealed to me was the level of Jiu Jitsu and experience in the room. Every class has purple belts, brown belts and black belts. Ive been to a few gyms and what I will say is that this gym has people who are highly skilled on the mats, but great people off the mats. Professor Marcelo holds all of his students to very high standards. In order to progress at this gym, students need to EARN it. This is probably the thing that I appreciate about Prime the most. No shortcuts, hard work, and high quality.

A phenomenal place to learn and grow. Marcelo and his students are incredibly welcoming and kind. Not only is this top level jiu-jitsu but its also an environment that will build your character. If you are in Colorado Springs, go here. You wont regret it.

I want to love this place because the instruction is supposed to be phenomenal, unfortunately in just trying to get started, the communication from the front desk is poor. I called three times during business hours on a Sunday, and could not reach anyone. I left a message asking that they call back to try and sign my 5 year old up for a trial class. Monday came around and I still hadn’t heard anything by afternoon, so I called 4 more times....no answer. The website says they do allow walk ins, so we decided to try and walk in for the kids trial class that is scheduled for 4:40 according to the online schedule. We walked in at 4:30 and found that the children’s class was nearly over. I was informed the kids class actually begins at 4, despite it saying 4:40 on the website. I was informed they have had to cut back on classes, and moved the time for the kids class to 4, but haven’t updated the times on the website since covid hit. I want so bad for my kid to be able to participate, but instead she left crying because she wasn’t able to attend a class. We could’ve easily saved some tears if someone would’ve answered or returned my call. I know covid is causing issues with several businesses as far as times and number restrictions, but the communication from Prime BJJ was disappointing to say the least. We signed up elsewhere for now, hoping this place returns to the normal schedule and communication improves as covid restrictions reduce. We shall see.

Professor Marcelo Motta and his team are AHHH MAZING! They have poured into my sons for three years, and the investment they are making into my kids physical development and jiujitsu prowess is unmatched. They also partner with my husband and me by speaking into my sons character development in an honorable way. SUPER RESPECT for this dojo and the leadership team. Cant recommend highly enough.

This is where to go if you want a top notch education in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! I am incredibly grateful to be able to train here, it’s just amazing. Osss!

Dropped into the Saturday class with my team mate and had an excellent time. Professor Motta was incredibly welcoming and the instruction was top notch. We will definitely be back to learn and train with this crew. The whole culture at this gym was welcoming and friendly, the rolls were tough, and the coaches we informative and helpful! Thanks Prime, til next time. OSS!

My Daughter and I have been training there for about a year and a half. Their coaching staff is knowledgeable and genuinely care about the students. Theyve been especially hard working, flexible, and creative during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Great people, great instructors. Respect rules the day here, for men and women, old and young. Also, top quality jiu jitsu.

Ive felt at home at Prime since day one! I have been training here for a year now and I have always been treated like Im part of the team. Classes are kept professional and instruction is always concise and tailored to the audience. Ive been to a lot of different martial art institutions and have experienced a lot of different teaching methods and environments, something that makes Prime stand out as a premier BJJ school is the training environment being kept professional and free of politics, a competitive atmosphere, the in house merchandise is not shoved down your throat (there are uniform standards), and the most important aspect - everyone is excited to help lift you up to be the best.

Prime BJJ is a great place to train. Marcelo and everyone I met were very welcoming during my week-long visit. The teaching and students are technical, they train hard without egos, and theres the full spectrum of belts and weight classes on the mat everyday I was there. You cant ask for more.

This place is amazing! We were told that when you train here you are part of the Prime family, and that is no exaggeration. Its a great training atmosphere with the higher belts working to make the lower belts better. My boys absolutely love training here and love Professor Motta. As a matter of fact, just last night my youngest, who is 11, looked at my wife and said, The best thing about Monday through Friday each week is jiu-jitsu! Thank you Professor Motta and the rest of Prime for helping my boys to love BJJ.

Training at Prime BJJ is the best thing that has happened to me in 2020! I started training here in Jan 2020 and although stay at home orders were issued and the world seemingly stopped, Professor Marcelo and the Team of dedicated coaches at Prime set up home based training for students and kept pushing us. This is honestly one of the main driving forces that kept me motivated in my career and life during those uncertain and tough times. I recommend you come train with the team at Prime BJJ if you are looking at schools. You wont reget it!

Absolutely superb school. The depth on the bench here is absolutely staggering at each rank and approach / style. You can tell a lot about an academy by how well they treat their lower belts, and the Prime leadership (both Marcelo and the instructors) clearly wants the best for all stages of BJJ development for their students. I dont know if Ive ever seen an institution so welcoming. Instant community, instant learning. As a young / middle aged guy, it was the perfect place to stay in shape, develop a skill, and be around like-minded people who wanted to grow and wanted to help me grow. My most strong recommendation to check out.

Prior to joining Prime, I tested the waters with another center. I don’t come from a martial arts background, so I was unsure what to expect out of BJJ aside from what I heard through friends or saw online. For my trial class, Professor Marcelo partnered me with Chiago, a purple belt, who took me under his wing and explained each drill in a simple and straightforward way. When class ended, I was welcomed by all the students and coaches—I was not treated like a one-time trial student. This resonated with me. I’ve trained at Prime for about ten months since. I look forward to every class because I learn something every class. The leadership cares about each student. They’re receptive to questions and elaboration and are more than willing to provide further reading and constructive criticism; anything that will help students progress in their BJJ. Each professor and coach teaches with their own flavor, so to speak, allowing you to approach the same material in different ways. That is so useful. Prime is definitely competition-oriented, but there is no pressure to compete, only to train effectively. During the COVID shutdown, Professor Marcelo and several coaches consistently led Zoom sessions for adults, teens, kids, and all-women’s classes. Even drilling at home with a dummy over the computer, I learned a lot and coming back, I can say that our camaraderie is even stronger. Prime has a welcoming and encouraging team from all sorts of backgrounds. We roll nearly every class and I have yet to train with a “bad” partner. At the time of this review, we are assigned groups and train within them; the center is transparent and following proposed precautionary measures. Ultimately, this is a place that goes out of its way for its students. Prime’s ethics and approach are reflective of Professor Marcelo’s and his team’s combined passion and expertise. Joining Prime is one of the best decisions I’ve made. BJJ is a lifelong process; Prime provides me a solid foundation for improvement in my life on and off the mat.

Dropped in for an open roll this Memorial Day and this would absolutely be were I’d want to train if I lived there(maybe I need to move!). Everyone was friendly, the facility is nice and rolling was tough but technical. 100% recommend. Thanks for the rolls!

I went to an intro class session last Saturday. From the moment I walked in the door I felt like I was part of the family. Everyone was nice and encouraging. It is a great learning atmosphere. My mom came with me and they have a special viewing room for family to be. I enjoyed it so much that I signed up before I left! I cant wait for my next class, to see my progress and to form friendships.

Great studio. The owner is a fantastic instructor and very caring person. He, like all his staff, immediately treat you as a long-time friend. The instruction is great; I was choking others within a few days! The other students are similarly friendly and helpful. Very quickly, it feels like getting together with friends.

While visiting Colorado Springs, Ive dropped into Prime twice now. Once for a weeknight class, and recently for a Saturday open mat. Both times Ive had a great experience! Professor Marcelo is one of the friendliest gym owners Ive met. He knows all his students by name. His instruction is very technical. The facility is clean, and mat space is large. Everyone I trained with at Prime, from white belts to Marcelo himself, used technique and felt very safe to train with. Id recommend this gym for anyone to learn BJJ, all ages and abilities, or for drop-in training while traveling through the Springs.

Prime is such a welcoming environment for people of all levels and backgrounds. I started a year and a half ago after watching my 3 daughters train for over a year. I felt welcome and safe from my very first time on the mats. Men and women of all levels were happy to work with me and were very patient as I learned new things. The dedicated womens classes are a great opportunity to learn from some amazing high level female instructors and get to know the other women at the gym that I might not otherwise have a chance to train with. The kids classes are a great balance of games and hard work. Its great to see Professor Marcelo and his team of high level instructors personally teaching even the youngest kids. Theyre truly dedicated to the art.

This gym is amazing. Everyone has been extremely welcoming and helpful in every aspect. Professor Marcelo is a true professional and wealth of knowledge. I wouldn’t train anywhere else in the springs!

Prime is a great place that is welcome to everyone. The people there are very friendly and great to train with weather you have a background in any martial art or no experience at all. Any time I walk into there I come out with learning something new. Highly recommended if you are around the area.

For a new guy walking into Prime just 5 months ago my experience has been incredible. The level of detailed instruction is exceptional & Professor Marcelo & his coaches have been great. It’s a superior environment to train all around & hope to get both my daughters in there soon! Great family environment

The very first time I walked through the doors of Prime BJJ was as a guest, and every single person on the mat was as friendly as could be, treated me warmly and with the utmost hospitality. Over the course of a few months when I would visit CO I always made a point to make it to Prime, and now after relocating to Colorado Springs it is now my permanent home, and a great decision at that. If you ever get the chance, make sure to come in, say hi, and train at this fantastic facility!

Found Prime BJJ after moving to Colorado Springs from Texas and so glad I did! I was having a hard time finding a place that felt equally comfortable and challenging until coming in to Prime for a trial day. I feel honored to be training under Professor Motta and all the other decorated and highly skilled coaches here. All the students have been kind, welcoming and happy to share their knowledge. There’s a strong women’s team which was important to me when picking a BJJ home. Can’t imagine training anywhere else in The Springs!

I cant say enough about Prime. All the coaches are phenomenal and the quality of instruction is excellent. Plus, their size and flexible class schedule means that you can train virtually any time of day with tough and technical training partners at EVERY age and skill level. I had never trained martial arts before and I didnt know what to expect, but Ive been treated like a team member and friend since I first walked in the door.

Great atmosphere. Staff is always welcoming and friendly. all experience is welcomed. the staff treats all experience levels with respect. love it here. will continue to train here until my time is up.

Highly recommend Prime BJJ for anyone and all ages looking for a challenge, learn new skills, weight loss and overall personal improvement. Professor Marcelo is dedicated to what he does and ensures you learn the BJJ skills in a positive learning environment. He is fair and treats everyone equally. The most important thing about this training facility is that you won’t move up in rank right away. You have to earn it which is an important part of BJJ. My family and I love coming here and recommend them to anyone!

My 6 year old son is very reserved in new situations and around people he doesn’t know but he warmed up here more quickly than I’ve seen him do anywhere else. I was sold after one session. John led his class but the entire staff including Professor Motta were incredible at making him feel welcomed and part of the group. What a great experience!

Best school for BJJ in the state. Professors, staff, and students represent what a great place to train should be. Ive trained for 6 years and this is one of the best so far.

My two boys attend class here (6 & 8). I feel that the staff at Prime take the responsibility of instructing my boys personally, it is obvious to parents that it is sincere and not manufactured. They empathize with the kids as they are practitioners themselves. I like how Professor Marcelo and fellow instructors build children up, both on the mat and in respect for one another as well. Each child feels special because the instructors make a point to remember each child’s name. I am glad that we found Prime BJJ and that is assisting me in developing young men.

My boyfriend finally talked me into coming to Prime after two years of urging me to go. I have a hard time dealing with stress, and my gym workouts werent taking the edge off anymore. Why did I wait so long? It is the best workout Ive ever had! I was nervous about trying something new, but everyone at Prime is so welcoming that it made it easy. I came to 4 classes my first week! It is a very supportive environment and I have never felt uncomfortable. Prime has done an outstanding job creating a positive and safe environment for learning of all ages and belt ranks. Thank you!

I cant say enough great things about this place.I started coming here three months ago, completely new to the sport, and the amount of direction, guidance, and encouragement has been extraordinary.I didnt know what to expect. I was afraid I was walking into a gym where a bunch of dudes were going to be submitting me left and right just because they could but instead I walked into a place where everyone wants to see everyone else succeed. This is an enviroment where the entire team works to push one another to be better. The amount of people willing to take the time to help you perfect techniques, willing to stay after class to drill with you some more, and wiling to roll one more time even though theyve just rolled the last 45 minutes is amazing.Id give this place more stars if I could. Prime is definitely the place to train.

My whole family goes here. I highly recommend it. Staff is down to earth and extremely knowledgeable. We have fun, learn, and get in shape at the same time.

I came in with no prior martial arts or wrestling experience and was super nervous to join. But everyone there was so nice and supportive and helped me anyway they could. This place has changed my life and i couldnt be happier with my decision to join!

First of all, I contacted the gym when I knew I was going to be in CO Springs. I mentioned the gym I train at in Santa Barbara, and I received an immediate response from Professor Marcelo saying that he knew Franjinha and I would be welcome any time.So when I walked in today, I felt at home. Everyone, including Marcelo, welcomed me with smiles and fist bumps, and were very friendly. And they were quick to remind me about the altitude and to drink lots of water!They practice takedowns, which I really liked (and needed), and there is a lot of individual instruction.I will try to go back for another class while Im here, and if I lived in Colorado Springs I would definitely train here.Thanks again to everyone at the 12:30 class today for their support and making me feel like part of your family!

Fantastic place to train. Neat and most importantly cleanly facility. Amazing and attentive instructors for all skill levels. I would train here over any other gym I have trained at.

This school is so awesome!! I have learned so much here and the professors are extremely knowledgeable and also compete in tournaments along side the students. This place is truly a family and everyone is so motivated to help you grow in your game. Professor Marcello is not only an expert, he is a honorable man with good moral values, which mean a lot to me. My 4 year old daughter trains as well and she absolutely adores Marcello and always asks when she can go back!

Signed up for Saturday introductory class for my boys. Drove 30 mins to get there. Introductory class was supposed to start at 1100 according to website. There was no class. It was for adults. The front desk explained there was no Saturday class despite what their site says. Total waste of time. Had no interaction with the staff so I have no idea if it’s a good school or not. This rating is for wasting my time.

Ive only been a few times but Ive always felt welcomed and accepted

I love this cross training here. Always lots of different level people to train with and very welcoming. I make it a point to stop by every time I’m in town. OSS!

I walked in the door looking for some exercise and I found a family…As a 38 year old overweight software guy / husband and father I decided it was time for a change. I decided my girls needed me around as long as possible and being overweight was not going to help me. I have spent plenty of time lifting weights but after 15 years of lifting alone and only seeing my size grow I needed something new. I wrestled as a kid and thought martial arts might be an interesting choice and perhaps something I could do with my daughter. After some research I found Prime and was amazed with the credentials, so I thought I would give them a try. I was nervous the first night but after I crossed the threshold I was welcomed like a long-lost friend.After almost 6 months at Prime I am down 10 pounds and the people here have become a second family. We train and work hard together but also support each other outside the academy. We share the ups and downs of life and Prime has become one of the most important things in my life after my family.

Youll end up getting addicted. The amount of experience on the mats here is absolutely ridiculous. Prime is filled with incredibly talented people - not just on the mats, but in all endeavors and Im beyond thrilled Ive had the opportunity to learn and grow here. Its made a huge difference in my life. The Prime team is legitsu.

This is a first class facility with a world class staff. Professor Marcelo Motta definitely brings the authentic Brazilian experience to the academy. I have been blessed with the privilege of training here for over a year and I cannot imagine training anywhere else. I definitely recommend attending this school.

Marcelo is an amazing Professor. The entire staff is the real deal and are extremely humble. They are so welcoming you feel like family with everyone here. If you are looking for authentic BJJ instruction you will not find a better place.

Prime is one of my favorite places on this planet. I have always felt so welcome here. The intstruction top notch, pure professionalism, a very welcoming family style school. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

All the great reviews are why I initially chose Prime and now Ill add mine. My 9 year old son and I have attended Prime BJJ for over a year and couldnt be happier with our experience here. Professor Marcelo and all the coaches are great at not only teaching the kids but the adults too. Where else can you get instruction from multiple world champs (and future world champs)? Class times are very convenient and as someone with a constantly changing schedule its nice to be able to choose from morning, noon, evenings, and weekend classes. Finally, when you join Prime you join a family. From day one everyone has been very welcoming and supportive.Whether you are like me and practice BJJ as a casual hobby or you have aspirations to be a world champ, Prime is the place for you. I cant recommend it enough.

By far best school in town. No matter what your schedule is, Prime has a full class with a range of belts waiting to train. Early morning had a dedicated crowd, lunch has a solid crowd, and evening has a great crowd. That’s what I love most, know matter how crazy my life and schedule gets I know I can get solid training with a variety of belts. I couldn’t get that with other schools. At other schools if my schedule went to a later shift I just had to give up training for a while. I’ve been to them all when I first started out to see what this sport was all about. Definitely happy I found a place for myself at Prime. Whether it’s high end JIU JITSU, you are just starting, you are learning how to defend yourself, or just trying to stay in shape, you will always find what you need here.

I recently moved to the Springs and joined up with Prime with a recommendation from a friend. Awesome coaching staff and youll get to roll even as a brand new student. Be aware that the uniform all has to be prime branded so if you have gear from other places, you likely wont be able to use it unless they are on back order (which happens a lot).

Prime Jiu-Jitsu is the best gym to train at. I was extremely nervous when I first walked in and I had no idea what I was even doing there. Cameron (front-desk) was very welcoming and extremely informative. He suggested that I sign a waiver and try the free intro class. Professor Marcelo introduced himself and encouraged me to step onto the mat. I felt even more comfortable when others introduced themselves as well. I learned a couple of things that night and was told to come back that Saturday to try the womens class. Both coach Black and Varallo made me feel at home that day. They would constantly check in on me to make sure I didnt have any questions and guaranteed my safety as well. I have been at Prime for about three weeks now and have enjoyed every second!!! Thank you Prime!!

Having been training at prime for the last 10 months has been one of the best ventures that Ive decided to chase, its the real deal purple dragon. The coaching here is world class, between have a two time world champ and Olympians, the training partners here will push you in ways youd never expect; Its as good as it get. Bjj has given me confidence that I never knew I had and I gained a invaluable tribe of people from all walks of life that feel like Família, Im grateful to everyone at prime.

I am a white belt at Prime Bjj, I have been going for a few months now and have nothing but great things to say. The environment is very positive and we build each other up while training very hard. We all want to get better and help the next guy get better as well. Anyone from 4 years old to 90 could train here and benefit greatly. If you are looking to improve yourself and grow as a person bjj is amazing and this is the place to go!

Prime BJJ was the first Jiu-Jitsu academy I visited prior to beginning my BJJ journey. Unfortunately Professor Marcelo was not in during my visit. So I decided to leave and come back another time. I’ll be honest, the size of the location wasn’t appealing at first. So I left and visited other locations, but the rest seemed like they only cared about taking my money. When I returned to Prime, Professor Marcelo was present and greeted me with open arms. He got to know me before asking the big question, why do I want to do Jiu-Jitsu. It was at that moment I realized Professor Marcelo’s passion for Jiu-Jitsu. He wanted to make sure I 100% wanted to embark on the BJJ journey before signing up. I took the leap of faith and began training after Professor Marcelo helped my nervous self feel so comfortable and welcomed in his academy. After training there for two days I was hooked, but most importantly, I realized, even though the place was small, the quality of the academy was high. The instructors at the academy are very knowledgeable in what they teach and teach in such a smooth/fluid manner that makes it easy to comprehend what is being taught. I appreciated the classes being split up between fundamentals and advanced. It helped me feel comfortable learning the basics with others at my level. The one thing I loved the most was the comradeship. I felt apart of the family, always, and my coaches and teammates were always helping me become a better grappler. I highly recommend Prime BJJ to others who are interested in starting Jiu-Jitsu. This team will take care of you and help make you better than you were yesterday.

Prime is a wonderful place to train, and it is full of wonderful people. I am new to Jiu-Jitsu, and I train in Denver. My boyfriend, however, trains at Prime, and Professor Marcelo and the others have been kind enough to let me occasionally drop in when my boyfriend attends. If I lived in Colorado Springs, I would get a membership here in a heartbeat! I have never felt like an outsider here. Aside from the amazing skill and instruction on the mat, everyone is incredibly welcoming and willing to help you learn. The feeling of community and care for one another is palpable the moment you walk in the door. In about 3 minutes of talking with Professor Marcelo one day, it was clear to me his attention to and concern for mastery of skill and craft was equally matched with attention to and concern for the other things BJJ has to offer – community, integrity, and embracing of health and mental wellness. This made me appreciate him and the school all the more. If you are even thinking about checking it out – get yourself in there! You will be glad you did! Thanks to everyone for being so kind and welcoming!

Love PRIME and my BJJ Family! Ive dropped 50 pounds and I feel better than I have in years. I started training at 44 and my daughter at 9 and PRIME accommodates all types of BJJ practitioners, from white belts to world champion black belts. What Im saying is, this place is awesome and I dont wanna train anywhere else!

The best Jujitsu school in town if not the world.. Professor Marcelo has a very unique way of teaching and communicating the game that we all love.. The team itself has a very positive, encouraging, welcoming, and enabling atmosphere.. Prime is the best..

This is Juan Carlos Cholula.Prime bjj Is a great place, everyone is welcoming. Super tough rolls. The professor is happy to roll with you, highly recommended!

Great instruction and very friendly staff. The people who train here are also super friendly and helpful. Thanks for the tough rolls. Would recommend to anyone to train here. OSS

I absolutely love Prime! It is my home away from home. The coaches are all terrific and Professor is awesome! I have a disability and Prime has been awesome about accommodating for it. :)

In town visiting and just passing through. Awesome facility! First impression with the layout of the gym and cleanliness was shock and awe! Pristine conditions! Scheduling is amazing... I went to the 630 - 730 morning class which is perfect for my little vacation because the fam is still asleep. But they have other classes available throughout the day so there shouldnt be a reason you cant make it to train! Coaches Lucas and Crunchi (not sure of spelling) were very technical in their teaching and didnt hesitate to clear up any confusion or answer any questions. You can only imagine the instruction of the professors to be top notch! Very welcoming! Everyone introduced themselves and made me feel like I was apart of the Prime Family! Definitely will be back for another session before I head out...

I absolutely love this place!! By far the best martial arts school anywhere!! All the training i have had throughout my life aswell as in the military, I have never seen such an amazing group of CHAMPIONS not only in their instructors but also champions in how they treat each and every student!!! I would give 100 stars if I could!!!

Prime is a facility with world class instruction and competitors. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to improve their skills or just starting out. I have been practicing BJJ for several years, and have been to many schools in many different states. I was very pleased to have moved to an area with such a great team of skilled and friendly people.

Awesome place, and awesome people. Place is clean, well maintained, and the coaches are very knowledgeable and create a great atmosphere for everyone to train.

I am super late, should have wrote this in nov 2018 🤦🏻‍♂️.during my vistis seeing my dad in Colorado springs from Socal, one of my professor will recommened me to drop by prime bjj since he trained there when he was in the armed service, Professor Motta is very very nice and very very good, even his students, they all are very kind and fun to roll with, they welcome you with open arm no matter where you train at, this is defently the school to drop by to up your jiu jitsu game and roll with the best. even if it snowed like crazy and super cold and his students still show up and train (I was amazed by that) Thank you for the hospitality Prof Motta, look foward dropping by again on my next vistis, thank you. OSS to the moon and back.Best a regardsJesse B

The only - only - place to train grappling in Colorado Springs. It is amazing such a high level gym exists outside of a major US city. Professor Marcelo is passionate and a great instructor - a very high level Black Belt, which anyone who trains a lot knows the difference. He trains everyday with the multiple Mundial champions and professional fighters in the gym. I am so fortunate to have such a high level gym to be able to be a part of.

Dropped in while visiting and was made to feel completely at home by Professor Marcelo and the entire team. Highly recommend this gym as a friendly place for women to train. The facilities and instruction were both exemplary and I look forward to coming back to train with the Prime BJJ team.

Marcello is a simply awsome instructor. A true professional and master. Not only does he know how to compete but he knows how to teach!

Prime BJJ is where you want to train if you live in or near the Colorado Springs area. The coaching and instruction is excellent and the people who train here are awesome! I knew from the first day that I set foot into Prime that this is where I wanted to learn and train. Professor Marcelo has created an excellent environment for anyone looking to practice BJJ. 5 stars!

Hands down the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school I have been too in 8 years of training. The team is so tight knit that it truly feels like (and is) a big family. No other place I would rather be training!!!

Prime is the place to be in Colorado Springs. Professor Marcelo is an amazing fighter and an amazing coach! Hes been in the game for over 20 years and he has been teaching BJJ all over the world for the last decade! If youre looking for the best instruction and the best training in the state, youre looking for Prime

Blessed to have such a large BJJ family.

Great people, great atmosphere and the professors genuinely care about their students. Highly recommend to anyone living or visiting the springs!

Great BJJ gym, easily the best in the Springs. Very competition focused, and there are tons of black belts that train here. They also have excellent wrestling and judo instruction. protip, try the morning class