16 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Kansas City right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 831 ratings). The Top 7 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
Alive Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Kansas City 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 5.0/5 (69 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 500 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kansas City — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Kansas City 2026 · JJA Score 70 · 4.9/5 (99 reviews) · $150/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 5520 N Antioch Road, Kansas City, MO 64119, USA
KiCK Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Kansas City 2026 · JJA Score 66 · 5.0/5 (201 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 7683 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151, USA
Square One Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Kansas City 2026 · JJA Score 65 · 5.0/5 (67 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 2 SW 4th St suite d
Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Kansas City 2026 · JJA Score 60 · 4.9/5 (48 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 4030 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA
Warriors Academy KC — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Kansas City 2026 · JJA Score 57 · 4.6/5 (95 reviews) · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 3185 Terrace St, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Kansas City 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 5.0/5 (75 reviews) · Members only · 7679 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151, USA
Brazil Academy North · 4.6/5 (11 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 10800 N Congress Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153, USA
Kingdom MMA & BJJ · 5.0/5 (15 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · 8244 N Oxford St
Kids BJJ classes in Kansas City, MO
Kids jiu-jitsu in Kansas City, MO: 13 academies teach children's BJJ, including 1 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 3 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Kansas City gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Kansas City?
1 Kansas City gym takes kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Kansas City academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for beginners in Kansas City, MO
BJJ for beginners in Kansas City, MO: 8 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
8 Kansas City gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
Submission grappling in Kansas City, MO
No-gi BJJ in Kansas City, MO: 10 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
Kansas City has 16 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 14 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 831 total ratings across 16 reviewed academies. Membership averages $127/mo and drop-ins about $20 across the 3 gyms that publish pricing. 6 gyms run a public open mat; 10 are members-only. Most reviewed: KiCK Martial Arts (201 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in Missouri
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Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, Alive Jiu Jitsu ranks #1 in Kansas City for 2026 (5.0 stars across 69 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Kansas City?
Across the 3 Kansas City gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $127 a month and drop-ins about $20. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Kansas City, MO?
16 gyms listed. 14 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Kansas City?
Yes. Most Kansas City BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Kansas City?
Most Kansas City BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Kansas City?
Yes. Most Kansas City BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Kansas City?