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New Adult Instructor
We are super proud to welcome Wendy Kinal (she/her) to our coaching staff at Chroma. Wendy has a wealth of knowledge plus a knack for communicating and connecting with students. Originally beginning her training in Boston, Massachusetts Wendy was able to acquire both...
Chroma Voted Best Martial Arts of East Boulder
CHROMA JIU-JITSU VOTED BEST MARTIAL ARTS OF EAST BOULDER A huge thank you to everyone who voted us Best of East Boulder county 2024 for martial arts. We are honored that so many have deemed us worthy of their appreciation and recognition, and written us into their...
Chroma’s Cultural Commitment
The commitment Chroma has made to our community, individual students, and ourselves is to offer: Anti-Macho, Gender-Affirming, Anti-Racist, Inclusive martial arts training. Everyone deserves to train Jiu-Jitsu in a place where they feel not only safe, but honored. We...
Five Tips for Students New to Jiu Jitsu
Starting anything new can be an intense and daunting process, and learning to grapple is no different. Below I have listed some tips for beginners in our martial art, however these are also my recommendations for anyone looking to maximize their growth in the world of...
What to expect in your first class
Starting your martial arts journey can be intimidating, intense, and cause (understandable) anxiety. We hope to put some of your fears to rest, so below we’ve outlined what to expect in your first Jiu-Jitsu class at Chroma. We recommend showing up 10-15 mins early if...
Why the name Chroma?
In November of 2022, I had just finished working for a local haunted house as the front door man which means I found myself very quickly unemployed and very bored at home. Several potential paths came to mind as far as future employment but one thought kept...
Why we bow
Why We Bow in Jiu-Jitsu “A master who cannot bow to a disciple cannot bow to buddha.” - Shunryu Suzuki When I took my first jiu-jitsu class many years ago, the instructor told me I would have to bow at the waist before stepping on the mats, every time. He did it with...
Recommended Reading
Chroma Jiu-Jitsu Recommended Reading The following is a list of recommended reading for Chroma Jiu-Jitsu students. It covers everything from strategy in Jiu-Jitsu to Diet to lifestyle.The rabbit hole goes far deeper than just the time spent on the mats. I truly...