Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu

Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu is led by Professor Shawn Woods, a third-degree black belt under J.W. Wright. With a career marked by national and international competition, Professor Woods brings decades of experience to the mats in Columbia, Missouri, and is known for his attention to detail in both instruction and technique. The academy’s teaching team includes accomplished black belts such as Andy Bell, Mark Thompson, Jarret Harrison, and Nick Arnel—each with their own deep roots in the art, competitive backgrounds, and a strong commitment to passing on the Gracie Humaitá tradition. The class schedule reflects a traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu foundation, with structured gi classes for all belt levels running mornings and evenings throughout the week. Fundamentals classes are offered multiple times weekly, and there is a dedicated self-defense curriculum built into the program. No-gi sessions are also available several times a week, alongside focused takedown instruction and open mat opportunities on weekends. Women’s-only classes meet twice weekly, providing a space for women to train together in both gi and no-gi formats. For younger students, the academy runs Mini Champions, Lil Champions, and Youth/Teen classes, introducing children as young as four to the discipline of BJJ. There is also a competition class for kids by invitation, which speaks to the academy’s investment in developing the next generation of athletes. Several instructors, including Dylan and Shannon Bahadori, are dedicated to coaching kids and teens, drawing on both their tournament experience and backgrounds in education and fitness. The academy welcomes drop-ins and offers a variety of entry points for new and visiting students.

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