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Kids Martial Arts in Excelsior Springs
Stride Martial Arts and Fitness in Excelsior Springs, Missouri offers youth Brazilian jiu-jitsu for ages 6–14. Adult Brazilian jiu-jitsu and fitness kickboxing are also taught here. Visit 2365 Vintage Drive. Classes are beginner-friendly. We serve Kearney, Liberty, and surrounding areas. Stride is the 2026 The Pitch Best of KC winner for martial arts gyms.
Who Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is For
Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Excelsior Springs is for ages 6 to 14. Classes are 45 minutes, beginner-friendly, and built so kids want to come back.
On the physical side, jiu jitsu develops coordination, balance, posture, and strength in a way that supports healthy growth. Kids learn to use their whole body with control — skills that help in sports, on the playground, and as they get stronger.
Off the mat, the work is just as important. Training builds confidence, respect, and discipline. Students learn how to listen, how to stay calm when something is hard, and how to treat training partners well. Those habits show up at home and at school.
The room is also where kids make friends. They train with the same teammates each week, celebrate each other’s progress, and belong to a group that supports them.
The gym is in Excelsior Springs. Families from Kearney and people who drive from Liberty train kids martial arts here. Visit us at 2365 Vintage Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024.
Kids BJJ Class Schedule
- Monday · 4:10–4:55 PM · Youth BJJ (Ages 10–14) LV2
- Monday · 5:00–5:45 PM · Youth BJJ (Ages 6–10) LV1
- Wednesday · 4:10–4:55 PM · Youth BJJ (Ages 10–14) LV2
- Wednesday · 5:00–5:45 PM · Youth BJJ (Ages 6–10) LV1
- Friday · 5:00–6:00 PM · Competition Class (Ages 12+)
- Saturday · 10:00–10:45 AM · Youth Open Mat
Physical and Mental Benefits
- Coordination, balance, and healthy physical development
- Confidence, respect, and discipline that show up at school
- Kids self defense using leverage, not size
- Friendships with teammates who train together
Schedule a Free Trial
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Questions We Get
- Where is Stride Martial Arts and Fitness?
- Stride Martial Arts and Fitness is at 2365 Vintage Drive in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The gym teaches youth Brazilian jiu-jitsu for ages 6–14, adult Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and fitness kickboxing. Classes are beginner-friendly. We serve Kearney, Liberty, and surrounding areas. Stride is the 2026 The Pitch Best of KC winner for martial arts gyms.
- Is kids martial arts in Excelsior Springs good for beginners?
- Yes. Kids martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Stride is for ages 6–14 with no experience required. Classes teach kids self defense, confidence, and focus in a beginner-friendly room.
- Do you offer youth jiu jitsu for Kearney families?
- Yes. The gym is in Excelsior Springs. Families from Kearney train kids martial arts here Monday and Wednesday after school, plus Saturday open mat.
- Can Liberty MO kids do BJJ at Stride?
- Yes. Kids who drive from Liberty train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Stride in Excelsior Springs. Monday and Wednesday after school, plus Saturday youth open mat.
- What do kids gain from youth jiu jitsu?
- Coordination, balance, and healthy physical development, plus confidence, respect, and discipline that show up at school and at home. Kids also make friends with the teammates they train with each week.
- When is kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Excelsior Springs?
- Youth BJJ LV2 (ages 10–14) is Monday and Wednesday at 4:10 PM. LV1 (ages 6–10) is Monday and Wednesday at 5:00 PM. Saturday youth open mat is 10:00 AM. Call (816) 629-8514.
Bring Them in This Week
Youth classes run Monday and Wednesday. We’ll help you pick LV1 or LV2.