Marcelo Garcia Association · Denver, CO
Denver's Premier Marcelo Garcia Jiu Jitsu Academy.
Technical. Relentless. Purpose-driven. Train the authentic systems of the greatest grappler of all time — alongside a brotherhood that will sharpen you for life.
Lineage
Marcelo Garcia
Founded
Denver, CO
Programs
Adults · Kids · Comp
Atmosphere
Family-built
Why Shōgun
Not a gym. A modern dojo.
Shōgun Jiu Jitsu Academy is more than training — it is a brotherhood built on tradition, competition, and personal growth. Where the discipline of authentic Jiu Jitsu meets the relentless mindset of a champion.
Marcelo Garcia Lineage
We teach the curriculum, strategy and philosophy of the greatest grappler of all time — direct, undiluted, and authentic.
Technical Mastery
Detail-driven instruction in fundamentals, transitions, and modern positional systems. Train smarter, move sharper.
Championship Culture
Hard rounds, smart strategy, and battle-tested competition coaching for IBJJF, ADCC and beyond.
A Real Family
Adults, kids, beginners and elite competitors — all valued, all sharpened by the same warrior ethos.
The Centerpiece
The Marcelo Garcia Curriculum.
Marcelo Garcia is widely regarded as the Grappling God — an ADCC and IBJJF Hall of Fame champion whose efficient, aggressive, technically perfect Jiu Jitsu has shaped modern grappling worldwide.
At Shōgun, we don't borrow from his system — we train it. Every detail, every concept, every philosophy. This is authentic, lineage-true Jiu Jitsu, taught the way it was meant to be passed down.
Head Instructor
Manuel "The Gorilla" Morales
Programs
A path for every warrior.
The Shōgun Standard
Five pillars of mastery.
The principles that shape every athlete who trains under our roof.
01
Discipline
Daily commitment to the art.
02
Technique
Detail above all else.
03
Strategy
Intelligent, modern Jiu Jitsu.
04
Mindset
The unbreakable warrior spirit.
05
Honor
Train with respect and integrity.
Family Culture
Where families and competitors grow together.
Our kids program builds confident, respectful, disciplined young warriors — equipped to stand up to bullies and stand tall in life. Our adult community trains hard, competes harder, and lifts each other every step of the way.
100%
Authentic Marcelo Garcia curriculum
All Levels
Beginner to elite competitor
Kids 4+
Confidence-building program
7 Days
Open mat & training schedule
Voices From The Mat
What our students say.
"The detail in every class is unmatched. I've trained at four academies — nothing compares to the technical depth here."
"My son walks taller. He's more confident, more disciplined, more focused in school. The coaches truly care."
"Manuel teaches Marcelo's system the way it's meant to be taught. It's an honor to be part of this lineage."
Begin
Step on the mat. Become unstoppable.
Your first class is on us. No pressure. No prior experience needed. Just bring yourself.