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Best BJJ Gyms in Kansas City, MO (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Kansas City has 13 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 514 student reviews between them. The ranking below is simple and honest: gyms ordered by how many students have reviewed them — a strong proxy for community size and staying power. Review counts come from public listings and refresh regularly. Always take a free trial class before committing; here's what to look for.

  1. Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kansas City

    103reviews

    With 103 student reviews — the most of any gym in Kansas City— it tops this year's list. Located at 5520 N Antioch Rd. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City

    94reviews

    94 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 7679 NW Prairie View Rd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Alive Jiu Jitsu

    89reviews

    89 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 500 Southwest Blvd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

    54reviews

    54 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4030 Broadway Blvd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Sharkbait’s MMA & Jiu Jitsu Academy

    40reviews

    40 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 16100 round tripper dr. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    40reviews

    40 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1410 NW Vivion Rd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Vava Jiu Jitsu

    38reviews

    38 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3838 Main St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Ground ZERO Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense

    28reviews

    28 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 305 W 80th St. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Kingdom MMA & BJJ

    21reviews

    21 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 8244 N Oxford St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Emerald City Knights Brazillian Jiu Jitsu

    3reviews

    3 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 13442 Cherry St suite E. Classes run 2 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

How this ranking works

We rank by verified student review counts rather than editorial opinion — more reviews generally means a bigger, longer-running community. It's a starting point, not a verdict: the right gym for you depends on schedule, location, coaching style, and culture. Browse all 13 gyms in Kansas City or read what to expect in your first class.