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Ignite Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gladstone, Missouri
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ignitemmakc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-997-9670
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am–1 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter trained Jiu Jitsu and MMA here for close to 8 years and really enjoyed it.”
“The coaches were very patient with beginners and were happy to answer any questions that I had.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been a member for a little over 2 years and I have to say this is hands down the best MMA gym in town!”
“If you want to learn boxing/kickboxing, they have put together a an excellent striking program.”
“I should have joined years ago because after 3 months of kickboxing fitness, I’m seeing my body transform.”
What members say
“Shout out to all the great coaches, Coach Zac, the youth BJJ Coach Zac, Coach D, Coach Murray, Coach Kieth and Coach Devanta!”
“They have expanded, invested in new equipment, new mats, and have created a clean and comfortable and welcoming environment.”
“They have expanded, invested in new equipment, new mats, and have created a clean and comfortable and welcoming environment.”
“Great attention to detail was paid during drilling to refine each students technique.”
“I started off just doing the GloryFit classes, they are amazing cardio classes taught my amazing coaches.”
“They have expanded, invested in new equipment, new mats, and have created a clean and comfortable and welcoming environment.”
From the reviews
One of the top Northland fitness gyms in my opinion. You can plan on a great full body, gut wrenching, stress relieving workout, day in and day out. Instructors are very positive and encourage everyone to work hard .
I have been a member for a little over 2 years and I have to say this is hands down the best MMA gym in town! You will not find another gym like it. I take all the classes Glory has to offer and I am never disappointed. We have the best instructors and teammates who always make you feel welcome.
Glory MMA & Fitness is raging good energy! Feels like family around this gym! The Cardio Kickboxing class is a blast! They are really good with kids here too! I'd get a membership if I lived in the area, for sure! Everyone @ Glory is a CLASS ACT!!!
Glory MMA & Fitness Northland is a top notch facility for youth & adults alike. Honestly theres something for everyone & they couldn't be more welcoming for beginners. Please dont be intimidated to try it. Start living your best life, now!
New to BJJ? Start at Ignite Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy
Ignite Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy 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 Ignite Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy
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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