Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class sitting with instructors at Stride Martial Arts in Excelsior Springs

2026 The Pitch Best of KC Winner — Best Martial Arts Gym

Kids Martial Arts, Adult BJJ & Fitness Kickboxing

Located in Excelsior Springs, serving Kearney, Liberty, Orrick, Richmond, Lawson, and surrounding areas.

Programs

Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Fitness Kickboxing

Located in Excelsior Springs, serving Kearney, Liberty, Orrick, Richmond, Lawson, and surrounding areas.

Fun

Training should be something people enjoy and look forward to.

Family

The mats should be a place where people support each other and belong.

Fitness

Fit and prepared for challenges on and off the mats.

What Stride Is About

Fun. Family. Fitness.

Stride is built around three core values. They shape how we teach — and they are why people stay long enough to improve.

Fun

Jiu-Jitsu skills can only be built through consistency over a long period of time. That’s why we believe training should be something people enjoy and look forward to — because the ones who stick around are the ones who improve.

Family

You may compete as an individual, but you can only improve in Jiu-Jitsu with the help of a team. The friendships and community built on the mats should benefit and boost everyone up far beyond them. The mats should be a place where people support each other, train together, and feel like they belong.

Fitness

The skills and conditioning we build in class should make us more fit and more prepared for whatever our goal may be. We want to be fit and prepared for whatever challenges are thrown our way — both on and off the mats.

Google Reviews

Families Keep Coming Back

Real reviews from parents and students in Excelsior Springs, Kearney, Liberty, and nearby towns.

5.0 from 16+ Google reviews

Can’t recommend enough! My son is loving the youth classes. Coaches are amazing and very professional. Help support a small family business that is also the best around.
JJedidiah WGoogle review
I joined Stride as a way to challenge myself both mentally and physically. I walked in with absolutely zero knowledge or experience. The instructors are patient, respectful and knowledgable. The studio is clean, organized and welcoming. The owners are wonderful people and are very family oriented. I am so glad I decided to give it a try because it’s been just the challenge I needed.
TTaran SGoogle review
Stride offers a family friendly atmosphere, great place to train with great people. The facility is super clean and inviting! Top notch instructors with great detail and on point!
BBrian PGoogle review
We’ve been so happy with our experience at Stride! Their passion for what they do is so evident, and seeing our boy grow in confidence under their leadership really is invaluable.
MMakayla WGoogle review
Wonderful place with super welcoming members. I have only gone twice but I am already having a blast. Everyone has been really nice and helpful to me being so new. Very relaxed atmosphere with great members. Cant wait to continue!
CCorey BGoogle review
I have seen the most improvement in my son this year. I can't thank Matt and Nick enough for helping my son with building confidence and respect for others. It's a great outlet for him.
CChristina BGoogle review

Our location

Located in Excelsior Springs

Located in Excelsior Springs, serving Kearney, Liberty, Orrick, Richmond, Lawson, and surrounding areas. Visit us at 2365 Vintage Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024. Call (816) 629-8514.

2365 Vintage Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Questions We Get

What programs does Stride Martial Arts offer in Excelsior Springs?
Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Fitness Kickboxing at 2365 Vintage Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024.
Which towns does Stride serve?
Located in Excelsior Springs, serving Kearney, Liberty, Orrick, Richmond, Lawson, and surrounding areas.
Is Stride a good martial arts gym in Kansas City?
Stride is the 2026 The Pitch Best of KC Winner — Best Martial Arts Gym. The gym is in Excelsior Springs and serves Kearney, Liberty, Orrick, Richmond, Lawson, and surrounding areas.
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