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Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kansas City, Missouri

BJJ gym Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Phone +1 816-844-7833

Hours

Monday 1–9 pm
Tuesday 1–9 pm
Wednesday 1–8 pm
Thursday 1–9 pm
Friday 1–7:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Was looking for a fitness alternative to weight training and traditional cardio while learning the basics of BJJ.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Wyatt does a great job at breaking down the lessons in both tournament and street scenarios all while keeping it safe, practical and fun.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“His deep knowledge of Jiu-Jitsu and other martial arts provides excellent technical training as well as real world defense tactics.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo

“Involving Judo into Jiu Jitsu in a way that makes you comfortable and confident to stand in grappling has been a big goal of mine and Wyatt the owner and coach has done just that.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 40 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Wyatt is a great instructor and everyone there is really friendly, patient and open to questions.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Wildfire BJJ is a welcoming environment and members and instructors strive to make people feel comfortable when they come in the door.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 14 mentions

“Wildfire BJJ is a welcoming environment and members and instructors strive to make people feel comfortable when they come in the door.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 7 mentions

“He was laid back, showed detailed techniques and took the time to help me refine some moves knowing I would most likely not be back.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Wyatt does a great job at breaking down the lessons in both tournament and street scenarios all while keeping it safe, practical and fun.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 2 mentions

“What keeps me coming in is the dedication of our instructors to stay true to Gracie BJJ and the comradery shared between class mates.”

From the reviews

Like so many other reviews for Team Rhino's Wildfire BJJ is home to a fantastic group of practitioners. While traveling for work, I dropped in for a guest roll. I arrived early and chatted with Scott about life and BJJ ambitions mentioning I'm looking to work half-guard.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Nov 2019

I’ve traveled all around doing BJJ from Japan to stateside and this is my first review that I’ve NEEDED to leave. Incredible school with a fantastic instructor. Involving Judo into Jiu Jitsu in a way that makes you comfortable and confident to stand in grappling has been a big goal of mine and Wyatt the owner and…

★★★★★ — Elijah, Dec 2022

Highly recommend this gym for anyone looking for Jiu Jitsu and self defense training. Great group of people to train with here. Supportive team atmosphere, laid back crowd out to help each other learn Jiu Jitsu.

★★★★★ — Luke, Nov 2017

My first visit at wildfire I was welcomed with open arms. It’s a very friendly environment and the guys here are awesome. I feel like within one day, I learned a ton. These guys are super knowledgeable are will be able to help you on your journey no problem! I look forward to many more classes in the future!

★★★★★ — Joe, Jul 2020

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Your first BJJ class at Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

1410 NW Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO64118

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