You've seen us on television now experience the benefits of Mixed Martial Arts for real.  Safe and fun for all!

Training MMA, UFC, Pancrase, Jiu-Jitsu, Submission, Judo, Sambo, & Wrestling World Champions since 1998

Established in 1998, Stars Training Center (STC) was Colorado's very first Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training academy.  We offer the highest level of instruction in UFC-style MMA, kickboxing, submission grappling, jiu-jitsu, self-defense, and conditioning training for men, women, and children. In addition to providing group instruction, we also offer individualized private classes as well as professional fighter training and career management.

STC is much more than just a place to learn martial arts or become physically fit. When you join, you become a member of not only the academy, but of a family that is the core of our school’s friendly, tradition oriented philosophy. At our facility you will find a community that is receptive to any and all skill and physical fitness levels. Our members embrace each other as they train together to achieve their personal goals with the guidance of our instructors.

PANCRASE "The Father of Mixed Martial Arts"

Men, Women and Kids Welcome

Previous Experience NOT Required

Realizing that no single martial art is well-rounded enough to deal with all potential areas of self-defense, Pancrase martial artists

cross-train in a variety of striking and grappling arts, incorporating Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, Boxing, Karate, and Muay Thai Kickboxing into their training regimen. Pancrase Mixed Martial Arts has become its own time-tested system, evolved from a combination of other martial arts and refined over thousands of years. 

Men, women, and teens welcome.

Learn in a Safe, Respectful Manner from Professionals

Professor Billy Hendricks teaches the methods that have made him a undefeated fighter and trainer of world champions.

Learn how to control and finish a confrontation quickly and humanely with minimal force. Learn devastating techniques including takedowns, throws, and reversals, submission holds, arm-bars, leg-locks, chokes, the guard and mount positions, striking, and much, much more. Beginner through advanced level instruction for men, women, and kids.

Fox News anchors Jeremy Hubbart and Libby Weaver at the Pancrase Academy.

Whether it's weight-loss and getting in the best shape of your life, building self-confidence, learning self-defense, training to become a champion ultimate fighter or just meeting new and interesting people, we have it all. YOU decide the intensity level of your training. 

Information

Call and schedule a FREE introductory lesson

Instructor Hotline: 720-988-8088

Academy: 303-635-0530

Instructor hotline email

Your call is very important.  Please leave a message if we are away from the phone.

Belt Rank Degrees

The Pancrase Academy awards belt ranks in Pancrase MMA/Jiu-Jitsu. 

Promotions page

Recommended Training Equipment

MMA-style shorts 

Mouth guard

Groin protection

Boxing gloves

MMA gloves

Gi / Kimono

Group Instruction  or  Private Personalized Training

 No attitudes, no egos.  Learn from professionals in a safe, controlled environment.

Group Training

Your training begins with short warm-up and conditioning session followed by detailed instruction in the following areas.

Striking - Kickboxing: Students master striking techniques from Muay Thai kickboxing, boxing, karate, and other striking arts. Learn punching techniques, kicking, blocking, how to slip punches, footwork, the use of elbows, knees, and much, much more. 

Ground Fighting - Jiu-Jitsu: Learn beginner through advanced grappling and submission techniques from judo, wrestling, sambo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Discover the guard and mount positions. Learn throws, takedowns, positioning, sprawls, escapes, joint-locks, choke-holds, and much more.  These essential techniques are taught both with and without the gi (martial arts kimono). 

Mixed Martial Arts: This is where it all comes together. Learn to combine your striking and grappling skills into the world's most effective self defense and fighting art.  

Group Class Training Schedule

PANCRASE VIP GOLD

Private Training Memberships

Mixed Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Sambo, Kick Boxing, Self-Defense, Conditioning, Weight Loss

Ideal for VIP's, busy executives and those with unique schedules or training requirements.

 Classes can be scheduled for virtually any time of the day or night, they are a great solution. 

Benefits

Flexibility of scheduling
Private sessions suit the needs of even the busiest person.

Fast Progression
A single private session can be the equivalent of approximately three weeks of normal class training! 

In learning privately, you maximize your learning potential in the shortest time as possible.

Customized Progression
Everyone has their own natural strengths, weaknesses and specific needs as a student.
With private lessons, you work at your own pace, independent of a class to best 

maximize your strengths while eliminating any weaknesses.