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Adult Jiu-Jitsu in Excelsior Springs
Stride Martial Arts and Fitness in Excelsior Springs, Missouri offers adult Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Youth Brazilian jiu-jitsu for ages 6–14 and fitness kickboxing are taught at the same gym. 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 Adult Jiu-Jitsu Is For
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Excelsior Springs is for beginners and experienced students. Classes are 90 minutes: a warmup, technique, and optional live training.
Physically, jiu jitsu is full-body work. You build strength, mobility, cardio, and coordination without a typical gym routine. Rolling and drilling teach you how to move with purpose and stay calm when you’re tired.
Mentally, the art rewards patience and problem-solving. You learn real self-defense, how to stay composed under pressure, and how to keep showing up. Those skills travel off the mat — into work, family, and the rest of life.
You also train with a team. The friendships built here are a big reason people stay. You may compete as an individual, but you improve with partners who want you to get better.
The gym is in Excelsior Springs. Families from Kearney and people who drive from Liberty train here. Visit us at 2365 Vintage Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024. Call (816) 629-8514.
Benefits of Adult Jiu-Jitsu
- Strength, mobility, and cardio in one practice
- Real self-defense and composure under pressure
- A training community and lasting friendships
- A workout people actually stick with
Adult BJJ Class Schedule
- Monday · 6:00–7:30 PM · Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi)
- Tuesday · 12:00–1:30 PM · Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi)
- Tuesday · 6:00–7:30 PM · Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)
- Wednesday · 6:00–7:30 PM · Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi)
- Thursday · 12:00–1:30 PM · Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi)
- Thursday · 6:00–7:30 PM · Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)
- Friday · 5:00–6:00 PM · Competition Class (Ages 12+)
- Saturday · 9:00–10:00 AM · Adult Open Mat
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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 beginner jiu jitsu offered in Excelsior Springs?
- Yes. Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Stride is built for first-timers and experienced grapplers. Coaches explain the warmup, the techniques, and optional live training.
- Can I train adult BJJ from Kearney?
- Yes. The gym is in Excelsior Springs. Families from Kearney train Adult Jiu-Jitsu here — lunchtime No-Gi, evening Gi and No-Gi, and Saturday open mat.
- Do you have BJJ in Liberty MO?
- Adult Jiu-Jitsu is at Stride in Excelsior Springs. People who drive from Liberty train Gi and No-Gi through the week. Call (816) 629-8514 or request info.
- Is adult BJJ a good alternative to a regular gym?
- Yes. Jiu jitsu trains strength, mobility, and cardio in one practice, and you learn a skill at the same time. Most people find it easier to stick with than a typical gym routine because of the training partners and the problem-solving.
- How long is an adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class?
- Adult classes are 90 minutes: warmup, technique, and optional rolling. Gi and No-Gi through the week, plus Saturday open mat.
Your First Class Is the Hard Part
Show up. We’ll handle the rest — from the warmup to how the rounds work.