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BJJ for Self-Defense in Missouri Missouri has 63 gyms offering BJJ for self-defense in this directory, across 36 cities — Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, Columbia and 32 more. Gyms are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Kansas City, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
5520 N Antioch Rd, Kansas City, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
7679 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO
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Ages 3–13
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Affiliated welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy strong technique & fundamentals
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
1522C NW Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO
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4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
4030 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
1410 NW Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
3838 Main St, Kansas City, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
8901 Washington St, Kansas City, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
4435 N Monroe Ave, Kansas City, MO
Memberships around $100/mo
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Springfield, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
1500 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO
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4.8 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
2400 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO
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4.9 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
2109 E Division St, Springfield, MO
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Memberships around $100/mo
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5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
1357 S Pennsylvania Ave, Springfield, MO
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy strong technique & fundamentals
5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
6226 450 S Union Ave Unit l, Springfield, MO
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4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
1109 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO
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4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
3322 S Campbell Ave Ste b, Springfield, MO
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Ages 4–14
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5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
811 E Division St, Springfield, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in St. Louis, MO 5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
8822 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO
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3.8 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews
9744 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
2324 Marconi Ave, St. Louis, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
7545 Ravensridge Dr, St. Louis, MO
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Ages 3–12
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy strong technique & fundamentals
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
4274 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
7570 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
503 N Taylor Ave, St. Louis, MO
BJJ gym Kids & teens strong kids program builds confidence & discipline
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
6646 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Columbia, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
128 E Nifong Blvd Ste e, Columbia, MO
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4.9 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Ste b, Columbia, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
601 Business Loop 70 W Ste 208, Columbia, MO
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Ages 4–16
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Jefferson City, MO 5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
512 Ellis Blvd Ste P, Jefferson City, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
2632 Industrial Dr Ste B, Jefferson City, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
1301 Creek Trail Dr, Jefferson City, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Lebanon, MO 4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews
727 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO
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New 5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
1405 W Elm St, Lebanon, MO
Memberships around $60/mo · Ages 6+
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Lee's Summit, MO 4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
750 NW Main St, Lee's Summit, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
2 SW 4th St Ste d, Lee's Summit, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Arnold, MO 4.6 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
2116 Tenbrook Rd Ste 100, Arnold, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Aurora, MO 4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
3100 S Elliott Ave #104, Aurora, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Ballwin, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
15425 Manchester Rd Ste 7, Ballwin, MO
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Ages 7–15
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Belton, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
547 N Scott Ave, Belton, MO
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Memberships around $80/mo
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Bolivar, MO 5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
218 W Jackson St, Bolivar, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Chesterfield, MO 5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
13339 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO
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Ages 7–15
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Dixon, MO New 5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
406 S Elm St, Dixon, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Eureka, MO 4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
106 Hilltop Village Center Dr, Eureka, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Gladstone, MO 5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
7275 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Hannibal, MO 5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
210 McMasters Ave, Hannibal, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Jackson, MO 5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Kirksville, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
16455 Dove Rd, Kirksville, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Lake St Louis, MO 5 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
6278 Ronald Reagan Dr, Lake St Louis, MO
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Ages 7–15
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Monroe City, MO 5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
208 S Main St, Monroe City, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Nixa, MO 4.8 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
1110 Gerald Dr, Nixa, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in North Kansas City, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
1323 Atlantic St, North Kansas City, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in O'Fallon, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
4261 Keaton Crossing Blvd, O'Fallon, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Overland, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
2325 Lackland Rd, Overland, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Ozark, MO 5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
773 N 20th St, Ozark, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Perryville, MO 5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
113 Perry Plaza, Perryville, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Platte City, MO 4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
201 Branch St, Platte City, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Sikeston, MO 5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
214 E Malone Ave, Sikeston, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in St Charles, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
1861 Scherer Pkwy, St Charles, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in St Joseph, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
1305 A Village Dr, St Joseph, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in St Peters, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
953 Jungermann Rd, St Peters, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Valley Park, MO New 5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
6 Meramec Valley Plaza, Valley Park, MO
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Washington, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
1629 A. Roy Dr, Washington, MO
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Ages 7–15
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Weldon Spring, MO 5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
1039 Wolfrum Rd, Weldon Spring, MO
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