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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...
Welcome to Chroma Jiu Jitsu
Welcome to Chroma Jiu Jitsu! We are really glad you found our home on the web! We are a new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) academy in Lafayette, Colorado*. Damien Cordova opened Chroma Jiu Jitsu with the mission of using the incredible benefits of jiu jitsu to help people...