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Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kansas City
4.9 ★★★★★ 137 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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule riliongraciekansascity.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-916-2680
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–8 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–8 pm |
The classes they run
“The instruction is detailed, technical, and easy to understand, with a strong focus on safety and proper technique.”
“When I first started over a year ago, I never had any martial arts experience or even just wrestling as kids, I was a complete beginner.”
“At Rillion Gracie’s, they don’t just teach self-defense — they also teach you how to compete in the sport of BJJ at the highest level.”
“I carry a lot of fear in my body and what started as me wanted to learn a bit of self defense, turned into such a life changing experience.”
“The coaches are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced student.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been to every Jiu Jitsu/MMA gym in the KC Metro and this is by far the best.”
“When I first started over a year ago, I never had any martial arts experience or even just wrestling as kids, I was a complete beginner.”
What members say
“If you’re looking for high-level instruction, great coaching, and a positive team atmosphere, I highly recommend this academy to anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“The coaches are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced student.”
“After two years of consistent training at Rilion Gracie Kansas City, I can confidently say this is one of the best decisions I’ve made for both my personal growth and my family.”
“The instruction is detailed, technical, and easy to understand, with a strong focus on safety and proper technique.”
“At Rillion Gracie’s, they don’t just teach self-defense — they also teach you how to compete in the sport of BJJ at the highest level.”
“After two years of consistent training at Rilion Gracie Kansas City, I can confidently say this is one of the best decisions I’ve made for both my personal growth and my family.”
From the reviews
I’ve been to every Jiu Jitsu/MMA gym in the KC Metro and this is by far the best. Best teaching, best community, best atmosphere. High level coaching including Rillion and Hogan Gracie. Jiu Jitsu is the best martial art for self defense besides wrestling.
Rilion Gracie Kansas City is an outstanding jiu jitsu school. John has created a great environment for anyone who wants to learn jiu jitsu. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, a competitor or someone just looking to get in shape and learn, there is a place for you.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve had an amazing experience training at this BJJ school in Kansas City. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced student.
This is now the third gym I’ve trained at and it’s by far my favorite! Amazing instructors, practical technique even for smaller practitioners, and fantastic training partners. Also, being affiliated with Rilion Gracie out of Florida is a game changer.
New to BJJ? Start at Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kansas City
Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kansas City 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 Rilion 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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