This directory features martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for beginners and advanced practitioners. These locations provide dedicated gi and no-gi classes covering positional control, joint locks, and choke escapes. Before contacting an academy, check whether they provide loaner gis for introductory sessions or require specific school-branded uniforms.
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Alive Jiu Jitsu & MMA
500 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2169
Monday 6:00 AM 90
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Gracie Humaita Kansas City
1827 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Ground ZERO Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
305 W 80th St, Kansas City, MO 64114-2314
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Kick Martial Arts
7683 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151-1544
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Kingdom MMA & BJJ
8244 N Oxford St, Kansas City, MO 64158-1601
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POW Martial Arts
516 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64110-3330
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Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4030 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111-2621
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Infinity Martial Arts
2109 E Division St, Springfield, MO 65803
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Odyssey Jiu Jitsu
2516 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-3502
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Springfield Fight Club
6226 S Union Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
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Team Fusion Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
228 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65807-2600
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ATA Martial Arts- St. Peters
6720 Mexico Rd, St Peters, MO 63376-1505
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Onyx Grappling
953 Jungermann Rd, St Peters, MO 63376-3095
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Revive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1278 Jungermann Rd, St Peters, MO 63376
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Gracie Barra St Peters Mo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
953 Jungermann Rd, St Peters, MO 63376
St Louis 3
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BJJ Lifestyle Academy
4274 Telegraph Rd, St Louis, MO 63129-2658
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Finney's MMA
9744 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO 63126-1831
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Watson Martial Arts
2737 Papin St, St Louis, MO 63103-3028
Columbia 2
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Cavalo BJJ
601 West Blvd N, Columbia, MO 65203-2466
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Gracie Humaita Columbia Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Suite B, Columbia, MO 65203-6382
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Ignite Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy
7275 N Oak Trfy, Gladstone, MO 64118-1852
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Northland Judo & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gladstone, MO
Monday – Open Mat – 6:00–8:00 PM
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Apex Combat Sports Independence
911 N Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64050-2989
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Wilcox Karate Academy
2400 S Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055-1900
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Glory MMA & Fitness
750 NW Main St, Lee's Summit, MO 64086-9309
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K2L Martial Arts - Douglas
1563 NE Douglas St, Lee's Summit, MO 64086
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Gracie Humaita
1039 Wolfrum Rd, St Charles, MO 63304-7625
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Midwest Krav Maga
10 Jason Ct, St Charles, MO 63304-1233
Aurora 1
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Aurora BJJ
3100 S Elliott Ave, Aurora, MO 65605-6701
Ballwin 1
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Gracie Barra West County
15425 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011-3056
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Springfield BJJ
4032 W Lark St, Battlefield, MO 65619-9820
Belton 1
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Kraken Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
547 N Scott Ave, Belton, MO 64012-1762
Bevier 1
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Black Diamond Grappling Club
108 E Elvira St, Bevier, MO 63532
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Blue Springs Jiu-Jitsu
5225 SW US Highway 40, Blue Springs, MO 64015
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Lake Area Gracie Jiu-jitsu
942 North Business Highway 5, Camdenton, MO 65020
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Carpe Momentum School of Jiu-Jitsu
10 N Sprigg St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-5526
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Rwtb Family Martial Arts Center
78 Main St, Cassville, MO 65625-9400
Dexter 1
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Carrillo's Martial Arts
16 S Walnut St, Dexter, MO 63841-2152
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Team Vaghi Headquarters
15739 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011-2221
Eureka 1
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Gracie Humaita Eureka
106 Hilltop Village Center Dr, Eureka, MO 63025-1107
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Stride Martial Arts and Fitness
2363 Vintage Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
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Farmington Martial Arts & Wellness
110 W Pine St, Farmington, MO 63640-1403
Jackson 1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southeast Missouri
3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO 63755-3726
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Herron Bjj
2632 Industrial Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109-0748
Joplin 1
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The Forge
902 E 4th St, Joplin, MO 64801-0001
Kearney 1
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Limitless Martial Arts
2031 Commerce Dr, Kearney, MO 64060-7631
Kirkwood 1
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Master Kim's Martial Arts
10318 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122-1521
Knob Noster 1
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Stealth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
110 N State St, Knob Noster, MO 65336-1345
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Wise Warriors MMA
7403 Manchester Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143-3048
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Ozark Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
109 W Jefferson St, Marshfield, MO 65706-1635
Monroe City 1
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Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy Monroe City, Mo
208 S Main St, Monroe City, MO 63456-1623
Nixa 1
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Leake Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
924 W Mt Vernon St, Nixa, MO 65714-9609
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Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City
1323 Atlantic St, North Kansas City, MO 64116-4020
O'Fallon 1
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Vanderson Gomes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4261 Keaton Crossing Blvd, O'Fallon, MO 63368-8220
Palmyra 1
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Royce Gracie Academy of Palmyra, MO
811 N Main St, Palmyra, MO 63461
Tues./Thur. (Ages 4-9) 4:15-5:00PM
Pleasant Valley 1
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Cast Iron Bjj
6603 Royal St, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068-7840
Sun 3pm-6:45pm, Mon 6am-9:15pm, Tue 6am-9:15pm, Wed 6am-9:15pm, Thu 6am-9:15pm, Fri 6am-7:30pm, Sat 8am-10am
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Poplar Bluff Jiu Jitsu
950 S Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901-6106
Rogersville 1
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Hex Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5681 E US-60, Rogersville, MO 65742
Seneca 1
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White Knight Jiu Jitsu
3019 Kapok Dr, Seneca, MO 64865
Shrewsbury 1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis
7545 Ravensridge Rd, Shrewsbury, MO 63119-5502
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St. Joseph Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
1305 Village Dr, St Joseph, MO 64506-3041
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Gracie Barra Washington
1629 A Roy Dr, Washington, MO 63090-5008
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A-Force BJJ Missouri
1206 W McArthur Dr, Webb City, MO 64870-2098
Also in Missouri
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools234
- Kids Martial Arts Classes171
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools153
- MMA Gyms69
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies61
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes59
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes58
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools57
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies35
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops24
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training20
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults15
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies14
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults10
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools10
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs8
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes7
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes6
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults6
Good to know
How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost per month in the US?
Monthly tuition generally ranges from $120 to $250 for unlimited access to classes. Upfront costs often include a uniform (gi), which runs between $80 and $180 for standard lightweight models, plus a $30 to $50 registration fee.
What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Gi training uses a heavy cotton kimono where sleeve, lapel, and pant grips are integral to submissions and controls. No-Gi training relies on rashguards and shorts, emphasizing body hooks, speed, and leverage without fabric grips.
What should beginners wear to their first BJJ class?
Beginners should wear form-fitting athletic wear without buttons, zippers, or hard plastic, such as a fitted t-shirt or rashguard with compression shorts. Most academies supply a sanitized loaner gi for your initial trial class.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Missouri can browse 63 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Missouri should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 63 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.