Iron Roots Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Iron Roots Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers Parent-Baby Jiu Jitsu Class, Kids Jiu Jitsu, Adult Jiu Jitsu, Women’s Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai Kickboxing. The Parent-Baby Jiu Jitsu Class includes games, movements, and basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique for children and caregivers. Kids Jiu Jitsu is split into Ninja Kids for ages 5-6 and Samurai Kids for ages 7-12, with classes that include movement drills, basic techniques, games, live grappling, theory, discussion, drilling, and positional grappling.

Programs

• Parent-Baby Jiu Jitsu Class — 3 and under · Foundational Jiu Jitsu for children and caregivers; includes games, movements, and basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique.
• Kids Jiu Jitsu — 5-12 · Kids program split into Ninja Kids and Samurai Kids.
• Ninja Class — 5-6 · 45 minute class with movement drills, basic techniques, games, and live grappling; recommended for ages 5-6 with case-by-case exceptions.
• Samurai Class — 7-12 · 50 minute class with technique, theory, discussion, drilling, positional grappling, live grappling, and games; recommended for ages 7-12 with case-by-case exceptions.
• Adult Jiu Jitsu — General adult program.
• Women’s Jiu Jitsu — Designed and planned for female students; focuses on self-defense, fitness goals, and training with like-minded women.
• Muay Thai Kickboxing — Striking-focused martial arts class.
• Fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu — Twice a week · Designed for students brand new to Jiu Jitsu; rotating curriculum that starts over every 8 weeks.
• Adult BJJ — Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class offered in gi and no gi; includes warm up and learning and drilling 2-3 techniques with time for questions and refinement.
• Advanced BJJ — Gi and no gi class teaching 1 technique or sequence followed by drilling and practice with increasing resistance.
• Comp Class — Competition class with drills and live positional training; open to all students.
• Adult BJJ Drilling — Time for students to drill and practice moves; no instruction taught, but instructors are available to help.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

The school offers a free trial week. For gi classes, students may wear a gi uniform, but a gi is not required for trying out classes, and any athletic attire is allowed until a gi is obtained. For no gi classes, students wear athletic clothing such as athletic shorts or pants, leggings, t-shirts, and rashguards.

Women are welcome to attend any class, but Women’s Only Jiu-Jitsu is designed for women only. Parent-Baby Jiu Jitsu Class includes children practicing with caregivers. The school offers a free trial week. Students may be accepted younger or older than the recommended ages for Ninja and Samurai classes on a case-by-case basis. Morning class registration requires registration by 9:00pm the night before.

What families say

“Dan and Erin are great teachers and supportive to everyone. Iron Roots is the best BJJ school in the springs hands down.” — Cos S., Student

“The gym is so chill. Definitely a good place to train if you’re looking for a fun environment/space to learn and grow in Jiu Jitsu.” — Erica I., Student

“I would bring my children here anytime and recommend it to anyone. Also a strong diversity in belt ranks amongst the kid's class” — James P., Parent

Last updated November 7, 2026.