Known as one of the Nation's #1 Grappling Acadamies, Edge MMA also the Leader in MMA & Fitness!!!
Colorado's First and Foremost Grappling, Submission Fighting and MMA Academy, Edge MMA & Fitness (formerly Grappler's Edge) is the home of the 15 Time U.S. National or International Jiu Jitsu and/or Grappling Team Champions.
Edge Team Members have competed in tournaments and competitions all over the United States, as well as in Abu Dhabi, UAE; Antalya, Turkey; Kiev, Ukraine; Krakow, Poland; Lamia, Greece; Sao Paulo, Brazil and Tokyo, Japan.
Edge Team Members have won National and International Championships in Judo, Wrestling, Pankration and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA); as well as 15 U.S. National or International Team Titles in Jiu Jitsu and Grappling (Submission Wrestling) to date.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We've been in business since 1995, making us Colorado's First & Formost MMA & Grappling Academy!
What is your primary product or service?
We teach classes & train athletes in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Grappling (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), Muay Thai (Kickboxing), Wrestling & Boxing; & we also teach Fitness Classes (Edge Body Boot Camp).
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
"My father (a Judo Instructor) started my training in 1964. I moved to Colorado in 1982 where I was on the Judo Team at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (in Colorado Springs). I then started coaching Wrestling in the Denver area in 1985, & when MMA and Grappling became popular around 1995, I opened our school." -Sheldon Marr, Owner
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We're one of the top Grappling schools in the Nation (& World)... We've won 15 National Team Titles (to date), & have had as many or more of our members on the U.S. Grappling Team than any other school in the Country!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Just the one (at 5305 E. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, 80220).
Provide detailed directions to your location
We're on the North East corner of Colfax & Glencoe (next to te Radio Shack). Glencoe is approx. 12 blocks East of Colorado Blvd, &/or 12 blocks West of Monoco Prkwy.
What type of payments do you accept?
Most of our members pay month to month with automatic payments from their credit cards or checking accounts. Others pre-pay 6 to 12 months at a time (& receive a discount).
Which areas do you service?
Basically the Denver Metro Area. However, we have & have had members travel from as far as Castle Rock, Greeley, Colorado Springs, Ft. Collins, Brekenridge... and even Casper, Wyoming!
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The school is owned by Sheldon Marr, 4X U.S. World Grappling Team Coach, & World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee. The Manager is Nick Marr, 5X U.S. National Grappling & Jiu Jitsu Champion & Certified MMA Conditioning Coach.
What are your hours of operation?
Edge Body Boot Camp is Monday-Friday (6:30am, 8:00am or 11:30am), and Saturday (8:80am or 11:30am).
Boxing & Kickboxing is M-W-F (6:30pm to 8:30pm).
Beginning Grappling is T-Th (6:00pm-7:00pm)
Advanced Grappling is T-Th (7:00pm-8:30pm)
Open Mat Grappling is Saturday (9:00am-11:00am).
High School Wrestling is at 4:00pm on Sundays.
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