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Gracie Barra Overland Park, KS - Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Overland Park, Kansas
Part of Gracie Barra
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gboverlandpark.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 913-961-1850
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been going to this location for over 6 months now and has learned so much and with help from the great people has excelled and only getting better!”
“If you're looking for a safe and structured outlet for your kiddos to learn discipline, self-defense, and respect, you've found it!”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, Gracie Barra OVP offers a welcoming and inclusive environment that benefits to all skill levels!”
What members say
“This location has incredible instructors, coaches and professors.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, Gracie Barra OVP offers a welcoming and inclusive environment that benefits to all skill levels!”
“He is a wealth of knowledge and makes the entire environment feel like family instead of a constant competition like I have seen in other BJJ gyms.”
“They run an amazing gym that technique is king, it’s intense but smiles are everywhere, and we take care of our own.”
“The training has been great for our children; teaching them discipline, work ethic, problem solving, and GRIT, all of which is needed in todays world.”
“Not only that the Gracie Barra family at Overland Park has an inclusive attitude to people.”
From the reviews
I walked in the first day not knowing anyone in the gym, or anything about BJJ. I was introduced by a colleague in Phoenix that goes to GB there. Upon arrival, Coach Austin suited me up, shared just enough to get me through the class without worry of performance, and he taught me how to fit in quickly by respecting…
Been training here since may, from the very first day I walked through the door the coaching staff has welcomed me with open arms. Weather it be a question about a certain technique, something I seen online or something I wanted to try Professor Valerio helped me understand it even if I didn’t understand the way he…
I held off giving a review for little bit over 2 months on purpose. I wanted to embrace the class to see if it was a fit for me and was it going to be a positive influence to my life physically and mentally. This school has definitely done that for me!
This place has been more than just a training gym for me, it is also a community of like-minded individuals constantly working to improve themselves guided by the amazing Professors Lucas and Silvana.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Overland Park, KS - Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
Gracie Barra Overland Park, KS - Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense 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 Gracie Barra Overland Park, KS - Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
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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