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Sharkbait’s MMA & Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kansas City, Missouri
Plan your first class
- 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 (ages 4–13) — 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 sharkbaitmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-777-6277
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7–10 am |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has enjoyed kids’ MMA and BJJ during the week and private classes with head coach and owner Anthony.”
“My hubby actually trained with Sharkbait when they were kids(teens).”
“Sharkbait's is great gym in the community that provides incredible opportunities to learn and compete.”
“My son has enjoyed kids’ MMA and BJJ during the week and private classes with head coach and owner Anthony.”
“Anthony and all other coaches are very easy to work with and are able to relay skills and information to people of all levels and ages!”
Other martial arts here
“The instructors and the owner of the school are top-notch, experienced individuals in the art of MMA and jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Coach Anthony is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain different concepts very well.”
“Anthony and all other coaches are very easy to work with and are able to relay skills and information to people of all levels and ages!”
“Not only do you have coaches and instructors that have decades of experience, but the culture of the gym is welcoming and friendly.”
“He’s helped my son develop solid BJJ skills, build self-confidence, and get in great shape.”
“My daughter enjoys the balance of training, sparring, warm-up exercises, competitions, and games, all of which help the students achieve their goals.”
“When going to this gym you will find that the mats and everything are always clean, and you will build a relationship with these coaches as if they were a close friend.”
From the reviews
My boys and I joined Sharkbait’s at the beginning of August. The environment for them to learn has been great. Not only have they had the opportunity to continue building self confidence, discipline, problem solving, and an amazing mix of martial arts, they have gained a community of friends.
I joined this gym brand new just under a year ago, the confidence boost, and calmness it brought to my life is outstanding, this gym is insanely thorough in their technique and the coaches are willing to work one on one with you.
Blessed to be able to train here. Tons of good folks to roll with. They have welcomed me when I was a stranger and knew nothing about Jiu-Jitsu. The owner Anthony is a super solid guy. He’s super knowledgeable and the first thing I noticed about him was his passion for training and teaching.
Great gym for MMA and Jiu Jitsu! Anthony is a great instructor who has a ton of experience. He also makes it super fun and informative. Gym is very clean and an amazing space! Check it out, you won’t be sorry!
New to BJJ? Start at Sharkbait’s MMA & Jiu Jitsu Academy
Sharkbait’s MMA & Jiu Jitsu 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 Sharkbait’s MMA & Jiu Jitsu 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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