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Emerald City Knights Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kansas City, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule emeraldcityknightsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-588-1450
Hours
| Monday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
What members say
“The gym itself offers a clean, welcoming, and family-friendly atmosphere, making it ideal for individuals of all ages and skill levels.”
“The gym itself offers a clean, welcoming, and family-friendly atmosphere, making it ideal for individuals of all ages and skill levels.”
“He does a great job explaining technique and creates a fun, but challenging environment.”
“The classes are well-structured, emphasizing discipline, respect, and skill development.”
From the reviews
Neil is an exceptional instructor and martial artist at Emerald City BJJ in Martin City. His expertise and passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu create a learning environment that is both engaging and effective.
100/10 recommend Brazilian Jujitsu at Emerald City Brazilian Jujitsu. Not only is Neil Capra amazing at Tattoos but he’s also a very good coach. Want to get in shape?? Come on over for practice!
Neil is passionate about his own BJJ journey and dedicated to empowering others through teaching. He does a great job explaining technique and creates a fun, but challenging environment.
5 stars! Great instructor and great for beginners! I recommend anybody to check it out.
New to BJJ? Start at Emerald City Knights Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
Emerald City Knights Brazillian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Emerald City Knights Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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