BJJ Academies in Missouri.
Missouri's BJJ scene splits between Kansas City and St. Louis.
Kansas City has multiple Gracie-affiliated academies: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City, Gracie Humaita Kansas City, and Rilion Gracie Kansas City — Rilion being the youngest son of Carlos Gracie Sr. Kansas City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (KCBJJ) and Ignite Jiu Jitsu in Gladstone (Greater KC) round out the local surface.
In St. Louis, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis was founded by world champion Bryan Guidry; the academy operates 24/7 with classes across all skill levels. Outside the major metros, Gracie Barra Jefferson City covers the state capital.
Tournaments and seminars in Missouri.
Chesterfield Sports Complex · Chesterfield, Missouri
This IBJJF International Open tournament runs in Chesterfield, Missouri, contested under IBJJF gi rules across all belts, weights, and age divisions.
Chesterfield Sports Complex · Chesterfield, Missouri
This IBJJF International Open No-Gi tournament runs in Chesterfield, Missouri, contested under IBJJF no-gi rules across all belts, weights, and age divisions.