Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Premier Martial Arts Academy in Colorado
Easton Training Center is Colorado's premier martial arts academy, established in 1998 with a focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. We operate nine locations across the Front Range and Denver-metro area, offering structured programs for students of all ages and skill levels. Our curriculum emphasizes technical mastery, personal growth, and community building through disciplines like BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA, and youth martial arts programs. With over 25 years of experience, we maintain clean training environments and foster a supportive atmosphere where students develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, and lifelong friendships.Our team includes world-class instructors with professional fighting backgrounds, including UFC veterans and black belts under renowned martial artists. We prioritize safety through controlled training environments, structured progressions, and expert coaching that accommodates beginners while challenging experienced practitioners. Our community extends beyond the mats through events like the Solid Series tournament and Easton Online platform for martial arts business development.
Services
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Mixed Martial Arts
Kids Martial Arts
Online Training
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of martial arts excellence since 1998
- 9 Colorado locations with 100+ weekly classes
- World-class instructors including UFC veterans
- Structured programs for all skill levels and ages
- Supportive community with women-only training options
What people say
Expert instructors
Welcoming atmosphere
Family-friendly environment
Strong community support
Professional facilities
Services
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Easton's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program develops technical proficiency and physical conditioning through structured classes for all skill levels. Students learn leverage-based self-defense techniques, positional control, and competition strategies in a safe environment. Our curriculum builds mental resilience and physical fitness while fostering camaraderie among practitioners.
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Our Muay Thai program teaches traditional Thai boxing techniques including punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes. Classes focus on proper form, cardiovascular conditioning, and practical self-defense applications. Students progress through a structured system that develops coordination, power, and ringcraft fundamentals.
Mixed Martial Arts
Easton's MMA program integrates multiple disciplines including BJJ, Muay Thai, and wrestling for comprehensive combat training. Athletes develop well-rounded skills for competition or self-defense through technical drills, sparring sessions, and conditioning workouts led by experienced UFC-level coaches.
Kids Martial Arts
Designed for ages 4-13, our kids' programs build character through martial arts fundamentals. Children develop focus, discipline, and confidence while learning age-appropriate self-defense techniques. Classes use structured curricula that promote physical development and social skills in a fun environment.
Women's Training
Easton offers specialized training opportunities for women including monthly women-only randori sessions. These classes provide a supportive environment for female practitioners to develop technical skills, physical fitness, and self-defense capabilities with like-minded training partners.
People
Amal Easton
Founder & Head Instructor
Amal Easton, a Renzo Gracie black belt, founded Easton Training Center after training in Brazil with the Gracie family. With over 25 years of martial arts experience, he established Colorado's first dedicated BJJ academy in 1998.
Eliot Marshall
Co-Owner & Instructor
UFC veteran Eliot Marshall co-owns Easton Training Center and teaches BJJ/MMA. A black belt under Amal Easton, he brings professional fight experience and competition expertise to our programs while overseeing business operations.
Mike Tousignant
President & Director of Martial Arts
Mike Tousignant serves as President and Director of Martial Arts, overseeing curriculum development and academy management. With extensive martial arts business experience, he leads Easton Online platform development for martial arts entrepreneurship.
Questions
What martial arts do you offer?
We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts, and Kids Martial Arts programs at multiple Colorado locations.
Are classes available for beginners?
Yes! We provide free beginner classes with 30-minute orientations followed by structured 1-hour sessions for all martial arts disciplines.
Do you have kids' programs?
We offer age-specific martial arts training for children aged 4-13 including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai programs at all locations.
Are there competition opportunities?
While not required, we offer the Easton Open tournament and support competition preparation for students interested in testing their skills.
What should I wear for my first class?
For your first class, wear comfortable athletic clothing. We provide loaner Gis for BJJ and gloves/shin guards for Muay Thai.
Do I need prior experience?
No prior experience is needed. Our structured curriculum accommodates complete beginners through advanced practitioners in all martial arts programs.
