Colorado Springs, Colorado
Cies MMA in Colorado Springs, CO, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA academy at 2360 Montebello Square Dr Suite C that brings together gi and no-gi grappling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and striking under one roof.
Cies MMA in Colorado Springs, CO, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA academy at 2360 Montebello Square Dr Suite C that brings together gi and no-gi grappling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and striking under one roof. The school presents itself as both a martial arts school and a place to build practical, transferable skills, with classes that support beginners, growing kids, and more experienced grapplers who want to keep improving. Its website, ciesmma.com, gives students a simple way to explore the schedule and learn more about the academy’s training approach. In a city with a deep appreciation for combat sports, Cies MMA stands out for offering a broad training menu while still keeping Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the center of the experience.
The kids’ program is especially well developed, with classes for ages 3-5 and ages 6-12 in both BJJ and striking. Barb Ciesnolevicz serves as the kids head coach and program director, helping shape an environment where younger students can progress with structure and confidence. The curriculum also points toward a fundamentals path through skill development and leveling up, giving newer students a clear entry point before moving into more advanced work. For adults, the academy offers BJJ in gi and no-gi formats, with no-gi grappling coaching specifically called out, along with Muay Thai and kickboxing for students who want a more complete striking base. Striking classes run Monday through Thursday, adding consistency for those building a regular weekly routine.
The coaching team includes Barb Ciesnolevicz, Kyle, Josh, Travis, Olivia, Olivia Romero, Coach Olivia, and Jesse, who trains Jiu-Jitsu with the academy. That mix suggests a staff with enough depth to support different ages, learning styles, and training goals. The belt progression at the gym includes a black belt promotion for Barb Ciesnolevicz, brown belt promotions for Darien Robinson and Robby Spinella, and blue belts held by Nicholas Cochran, Jacob Cochran, Brandt Simmons, and Isaiah Garcia. For students, that range is a practical sign that the academy is actively developing talent across levels rather than focusing on only one track.
Cies MMA’s competitive identity is reinforced by its fight team and its connection to Guerrilla Fighting Championship, underscoring a serious approach to performance and testing skills under pressure. That competitive focus can be appealing to practitioners who want to train with purpose, whether they are preparing for matches or simply prefer a room where technique, conditioning, and discipline are taken seriously. For local families, hobbyists, and aspiring competitors alike, the academy offers a balanced mix of structure, coaching, and variety that makes it easy to stay engaged over the long term.
com, gives students a simple way to explore the schedule and learn more about the academy’s training approach. Cies MMA’s competitive identity is reinforced by its fight team and its connection to Guerrilla Fighting Championship, underscoring a serious approach to performance and testing skills under pressure.
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Barb Ciesnolevicz leads the kids side of Cies MMA as Kids head coach and Program Director, giving the academy a clear point of continuity for younger students and their families. Her role connects the children’s BJJ and striking programs to the larger training culture, so you can expect classes that emphasize structure, progression, and age-appropriate coaching. With multiple instructors supporting the room, students benefit from a team approach that helps beginners settle in while still giving more experienced athletes room to sharpen technique.
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