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Northern Colorado's premier mixed martial arts academy.Where fighters find iron and families find foundation.
Opening Summer 2026RESERVE A FOUNDERS MEMBERSHIP
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The Arts
Deep Roots.
Unified System.
Striking, grappling, and MMA, all under one membership. But it's not just what we teach. It's where it comes from.
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Four generations from Helio Gracie.
Ground fighting and submissions traced through the Zingano lineage, directly back to the Gracie family. That depth of knowledge shapes every class.
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EXPLORE THE MATS
MUAY THAI
Striking from the source.
Lineage traced to a 3× Lumpinee Stadium Champion. Power, timing, and fight IQ built through Sakmongkol’s system.
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EXPLORE THE MATS
THE FORGE
Full competition classes.
MMA, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu: competition-ready training for fighters who want to test themselves. Advanced technique, live rounds, and fight preparation.
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EXPLORE THE MATS
YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS
Same lineage. Same Path™. Scaled for young athletes.
Kids and teens train real BJJ and Muay Thai, structured through The Path™. Lil Kids and Big Kids tracks built on the same curriculum the adults train. Scaled down, not watered down.
Progression measured in real skills: focus, discipline, and confidence. Not just colored belts. Four-week cycles keep kids engaged and growing.
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EXPLORE THE MATS
The Path™
Built on Values.
Proven on the Mats.
Our martial arts curriculum, built on seven branches, each one rooted in a core value. Every technique connects to the next. Your progress is never random. It's a system designed to build complete martial artists, not just fighters.
The Lineage
Living It.
Teaching It.
Professor Daymar Ortiz has competed professionally and trained in the Zingano lineage; he is four generations from Helio Gracie. His striking roots were planted by a 3× Lumpinee Stadium Champion. That knowledge isn't in a textbook. It's on the mats, every class.
Grappling Lineage
Helio Gracie
Founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Carlos Elias
Mauricio Zingano
Professor Daymar Ortiz
Black Belt
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EXPLORE THE LINEAGE
Striking Lineage
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok
3x Lumpinee Stadium Champion
Professor Daymar Ortiz
Amateur MMA Champion (4-2)
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EXPLORE THE LINEAGE
Founders Memberships
Founders Memberships.
Limited Availability.
One membership. Every discipline. No contracts. The first ones through the door shape the culture, and we want that to be you. Lower rate. Locked in for life.
LIMITED
FOUNDERS MMA
Full access to every discipline
$180/mo
- BJJ & Muay Thai
- The Forge (MMA & Competition)
- Self Defense & Women's Classes
- No contracts — cancel anytime
LIMITED
YOUTH FOUNDERS
Building the next generation
$160/mo
- All youth striking & grappling
- Character development curriculum
- Age-appropriate progression
- No contracts — cancel anytime
LIMITED
FAMILY FOUNDERS
The whole crew trains together
10% OFF
- Everything in Founders MMA
- 10% off for households with 2+ members
- Train as a household
- Locked in for life
The Answer
Your First Step.
Our Promise.
Your first experience on the mat shouldn't be overwhelming. A private intro where we meet you where you are, understand what brought you here, and build enough foundation that when you step into a group class, you're actually ready. This isn't a sales pitch. It's a conversation. And if we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Private 1-on-1 intro session
- No experience needed
- Comfortable workout clothes are fine
- We provide all equipment
- About 45 minutes
- Zero pressure, zero commitment
This isn't a sales pitch. It's a conversation. And if we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.
Founders spots are limited. Secure yours today.
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Training Hours
Hours TBD