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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City
5 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kansas City, Missouri
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 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciekc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-746-1417
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4–10 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son Patrick and I have been attending Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kansas City since August 2022, and it has been an incredible experience from the start.”
“I also recently began the Women Empowered program, which I’d highly recommend for anyone looking to build upon self-defense in a welcoming, inclusive environment.”
“Being a beginner can be scary, but the instructors at Gracie JiuJitsu Kansas City will go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable and confident in your ability.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer women’s empowerment classes, adult combatives and kickboxing as well!”
What members say
“I also recently began the Women Empowered program, which I’d highly recommend for anyone looking to build upon self-defense in a welcoming, inclusive environment.”
“Our daughter and our family can't wait for the next class and look forward to the growth and progress of her grappling and knowledge of BJJ!”
“It’s also important to note: the staff are exceptionally kind, greeting us by name and remembering special details about us, which makes us feel known and seen there.”
“My son Elias, 6, loved his trial class!”
“Being a beginner can be scary, but the instructors at Gracie JiuJitsu Kansas City will go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable and confident in your ability.”
“I also recently began the Women Empowered program, which I’d highly recommend for anyone looking to build upon self-defense in a welcoming, inclusive environment.”
From the reviews
My son Patrick and I have been attending Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kansas City since August 2022, and it has been an incredible experience from the start. The staff and instructors are truly top-notch, creating a welcoming and family-focused environment that feels like home.
I can’t say enough good things about Gracie KC. The entire staff are just born to teach and are so engaging and great at what they do. The instructors are masterful at engaging the kids which helps keep them focused and keeps it fun. It’s hands on and fast paced and just awesome.
Such a great studio! The instructors are very knowledgeable and are great at knowing how to effectively teach to both kids and adults. Safety is a big focus, which I really appreciate! Everyone there, staff and students alike, is so welcoming and helpful.
We have had the best family experience at KiCK. My 6-year-old son is in their Little Kickers program. Flexible, weekly scheduling allows us to attend the class any day of the week, giving us the ability to adjust with other commitments as needed. It’s an awesome blend of physical activity and character development.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City
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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