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Kraken Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Belton, 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
- Membership memberships run around $80/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 krakenkc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-425-4540
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 11 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“There is something for everyone with morning, noon, and night classes, Gi, No Gi, MMA, kids, women’s only - you get the point.”
“The Womens class keeps growing it is a very welcoming BJJ gym.”
“The range of classes they provide, (GI BJJ, No GI BJJ, Striking MMA) which would cost a premium elsewhere (close to double), is included in the membership.”
“Kraken builds great relationships, enhances self-defense skills and confidence, and is great for physical activity.”
“I walked in as an absolute beginner at 30 years old and was never looked down on or shamed for being out of shape, only encouraged and respected for trying.”
Other martial arts here
“The range of classes they provide, (GI BJJ, No GI BJJ, Striking MMA) which would cost a premium elsewhere (close to double), is included in the membership.”
What members say
“This a wonderful gym with excellent instruction, people, and overall culture.”
“I walked in as an absolute beginner at 30 years old and was never looked down on or shamed for being out of shape, only encouraged and respected for trying.”
“Coach Alex was very friendly and welcoming which set the tone for the rest of the students in the class.”
“They have a fantastic kids program as well.”
“The competition was great and at no time did I feel like someone was trying to take my head off.”
“The gym itself is clean and they even have a nice shower and multiple bathrooms.”
From the reviews
I started training at Kraken 9 months ago. I had wanted to do jiu-jitsu for years but was hesitant due to worry about training with men and it not being strictly professional. My experience at Kraken has been amazing! The culture there is one of integrity and respect, and the instructors are all top notch.
Been training here for 7 months. Alex is a great instructor in the art and a quality guy on and off the mat. Always willing to help and answer questions. He's great with the kids classes and really helps break it down so they understand.
I never make reviews but with how awesome this place is I felt like I had to give it a review. If you're considering stepping into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, let me assure you that Kraken BJJ is the place to be.
Great atmosphere and amazing community. Kraken builds great relationships, enhances self-defense skills and confidence, and is great for physical activity. For all ages!!! It is a safe environment with amazing instructors. You will be taken care of here!!! (LADIES! Try it out!)
New to BJJ? Start at Kraken Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
Kraken Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness 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 Kraken Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
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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