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Kenukan Academy 拳友館
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Olathe, Kansas
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kenukan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 913-782-5425
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“Sensei Bob Boggs was in his 20’s when I took my first class as a teenager.”
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“I prefer one on one with Sensei Boggs vs classes, but regardless of preference, he works to meet you where you’re at!”
“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”
Other martial arts here
“If you're looking for any type of Judo, Ju Jitsu, ground grappling or stand up kickboxing, muay tai, This is the place you want to train at.”
“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”
“I have been involved with Martial Arts for over fifty years with a background in competitive Judo and Karate, and now retired after being in law enforcement and an attorney.”
“I have been involved with Martial Arts for over fifty years with a background in competitive Judo and Karate, and now retired after being in law enforcement and an attorney.”
What members say
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“This amazing family oriented martial arts academy is traditional yet innovative all whilst adding positive challenges along your journey.”
“Kenukan is a great place for kids and adults to learn self-defense techniques, and grow their skills in martial arts.”
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“Travis is one of the most disciplined masters of an array of martial arts like Jui-Juitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo I’ve ever known in my life this far.”
From the reviews
In the late 1990s, I trained with my father at a dojo in Overland Park, KS under a well-known Bushidokan instructor at the time, Steve Mackey. I remember those times fondly and to this day retain substantive knowledge about the self-defense techniques that Mr. Mackey taught.
I had the good fortune of training at Kenukan in the 1970’s. Sensei Bob Boggs was in his 20’s when I took my first class as a teenager. He was still actively competing at the local, regional and national level at the time and was a force to behold.
Kenukan Academy is an outstanding place to grow, not just in martial arts, but as a person. It's a school where you can build self-respect, self-discipline, self-defense, and self-confidence, all while learning powerful and effective styles like judo, jiu-jitsu, karate, and kickboxing.
I joined the Kenukan family 25+ years ago then ended up moving out of state. I was excited to resume my training after I moved back to KC and signed my son up as well.
Your first BJJ class at Kenukan Academy 拳友館
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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