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Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kansas City, 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
- 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 rudybearsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-721-9107
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you are wanting to Fight Professionally, get in shape, want to start learning from the start, or even get your KIDS started!”
“Hands down the BEST place for kids/teens/everyone in KC!”
“Whether you are looking for fitness, competing or to learn self defense, they have the best program in the area.”
“My review on ClassPass (where my friend and I signed up for Beginner Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu) would not save so Google it is.”
Other martial arts here
“💪🏻 Everyone helps each other, if you were ever thinking of starting to get into MMA or Jujutsu g check out Rudy Bears BJJ in Westport.”
What members say
“My review on ClassPass (where my friend and I signed up for Beginner Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu) would not save so Google it is.”
“The gym environement is really warm and friendly, team mates help each other to better their technique and push each other to get better.”
“The gym environement is really warm and friendly, team mates help each other to better their technique and push each other to get better.”
From the reviews
Been training at this gym for a few months now and it’s been an absolute blast. As a female with NO martial arts experience prior to joining; it was intimidating. Rudy and the whole crew immediately eased anxieties about jumping into Jui Jitsu and MMA.
Have been with Rudy for four years now and I can attest to this man’s character. More importantly than teaching me how to fight Rudy has taught me how to be a man and father. No one ever has a bad thing to say about him and once you meet him you can see why. Come give us a try, first class is free. 😉
My 15 year old daughter joined the gym a year. The atmosphere of this establishment is one of a kind and each person treated equally. They offer multiple classes in which she became very eager to attend. The owner/ coach continues to go above and beyond what we ever expect from a coach.
My children absolutely loved learning Jiu Jitsu and training with Rudy Bears. He’s patient and provides a safe place for kids to learn a new sport and life skill. He’s respectful of your time and your child leaves every class with a positive outlook on their personal progress.
New to BJJ? Start at Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 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 Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
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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