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BJJ Gyms in Missouri
109 BJJ gyms across 57 cities in Missouri — including 62 with a free trial, 78 beginner-friendly, and 97 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Missouri now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Missouri
- Kansas City
- Springfield
- St. Louis
- Columbia
- Blue Springs
- Jefferson City
- Ballwin
- Belton
- Joplin
- Lake St Louis
- Lebanon
- Lee's Summit
- Neosho
- Nixa
- O'Fallon
- Ozark
- Sedalia
- St Peters
- Washington
- Arnold
- Aurora
- Battlefield
- Bevier
- Bolivar
- Branson
- Branson West
- Cape Girardeau
- Chesterfield
- Dixon
- Eureka
- Farmington
- Gladstone
- Hannibal
- Independence
- Jackson
- Kirksville
- Knob Noster
- Macon
- Marshfield
- Monroe City
- North Kansas City
- Overland
- Perryville
- Platte City
- Pleasant Valley
- Poplar Bluff
- Rogersville
- Salem
- Seneca
- Sikeston
- St Charles
- St Joseph
- Valley Park
- Warrensburg
- Webb City
- Weldon Spring
- Wentzville
Featured BJJ gyms in Missouri
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Missouri ranking →
Gracie Barra O'Fallon
5 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Absolute Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Dynasty Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Team Fusion Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kansas City
4.9 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Missouri
- Best BJJ gyms in Missouri — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 78 beginner-friendly gyms in Missouri, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 97 gyms in Missouri with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 62 gyms in Missouri offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 22 gyms in Missouri with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- Gracie Barra locations in Missouri
- Gracie Humaitá locations in Missouri
- 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu locations in Missouri
BJJ programs in Missouri
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Missouri
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Missouri gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Missouri: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Missouri?
- Our directory lists 109 BJJ gyms across 57 cities in Missouri. The cities with the most are Kansas City (13), Springfield (11), St. Louis (11).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Missouri?
- Among Missouri gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $60–$100 (median around $80). Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Missouri?
- Yes — 62 gyms in Missouri advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Missouri?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 78 Missouri gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 97 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.