10 Best BJJ Gyms in Kansas City (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated June 2026
Kansas City BJJ Snapshot
Why Kansas City for BJJ
Kansas City is one of Missouri's deepest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scenes, anchored by Bodyfit KC, Rilion Gracie Kansas City, and Rilion Gracie Kansas City. It has 12 academies and 21 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 10 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Bodyfit KC95EliteGoogle5.0(162)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Kansas City — 5.0★ across 162 reviews.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 2Rilion Gracie Kansas City94EliteGoogle5.0(131)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Kansas City — 131 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 3Rilion Gracie Kansas City94EliteGoogle5.0(130)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 130 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Kansas City academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 4Alive BJJ93EliteGoogle5.0(89)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 89 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Kansas City academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 5Alive Jiu Jitsu93EliteGoogle5.0(89)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 89 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Kansas City academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 6Warriors Academy KC92EliteGoogle5.0(84)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #6: 5.0★ from 84 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Kansas City academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 7Vava Jiu Jitsu88ExcellentGoogle5.0(39)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #7: 5.0★ from 39 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Kansas City academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 8Sharkbait’s MMA & Jiu Jitsu Academy88ExcellentGoogle5.0(38)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #8: 5.0★ from 38 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Kansas City academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 9Emerald City Knights Brazillian Jiu Jitsu86ExcellentGoogle5.0(28)Solid confidence
Why #9: 5.0★ from 28 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Kansas City academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Kansas City gym (5.0★).
- 10Chuan Fa Martial Arts Academy81ExcellentGoogle5.0(16)9 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #10: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 9 a week.
Best for: Competitors, brand-new beginners, and kids & families.
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodyfit KC | — | 95Elite | 5.0 | 162 |
| Rilion Gracie Kansas City | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 131 |
| Rilion Gracie Kansas City | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 130 |
| Alive BJJ | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 89 |
| Alive Jiu Jitsu | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 89 |
| Warriors Academy KC | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 84 |
| Vava Jiu Jitsu | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 39 |
| Sharkbait’s MMA & Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 38 |
| Emerald City Knights Brazillian Jiu Jitsu | — | 86Excellent | 5.0 | 28 |
| Chuan Fa Martial Arts Academy | — | 81Excellent | 5.0 | 16 |
Which Kansas City Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Kansas City
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Train This Weekend in Kansas City
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Kraken Bjj Kansas City — Open Mat · 6:00 AM
- Warriors Academy KC — Open Mat · 9:30 AM
- Kraken Bjj Kansas City — Adult NOGI Class · 12:00 PM
- Bodyfit KC — Kid’s Competition Practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5:30 PM
- Kraken Bjj Kansas City — Adult NOGI Class · 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Vava Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Vava Jiu Jitsu — No GI All Levels (Followed by Open Mat) · 9:00 AM
- Bodyfit KC — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Bodyfit KC — Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Chuan Fa Martial Arts Academy — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
📅 Sunday
- Alive BJJ — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Rilion Gracie Kansas City — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Alive Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Rilion Gracie Kansas City — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Kraken Bjj Kansas City — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Kansas City?
- Let's Roll lists 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Kansas City, Missouri. The top 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Kansas City?
- Bodyfit KC has the highest rating in Kansas City at 5.0★ across 162 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Kansas City?
- There are 21 weekly open mats across 10 gyms in Kansas City. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Kansas City?
- Chuan Fa Martial Arts Academy is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Kansas City.
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How the Roll Score™ works
The Roll Score is Let's Roll's ranking metric, from 0 to 100. It's 80% a confidence-weighted Google rating (using a Wilson score, so a 5.0 from 3 reviews can't outrank a 4.8 from 600) and 20% review volume. As verified Let's Roll member reviews and check-ins grow, they'll factor in too. Rankings recompute regularly — last updated June 2026.