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Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class celebrating at Stride Martial Arts in Excelsior Springs

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Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Excelsior Springs

Kids martial arts and Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for ages 6–14. Youth jiu jitsu for Kearney and kids BJJ for Liberty MO families — one gym in Excelsior Springs. First class is free.

Who Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is For

Kids martial arts in Excelsior Springs for ages 6 to 14. Skills take consistency, so we keep class something kids look forward to — confidence, focus, and kids self defense in a safe room.

Your child will learn to handle challenges with respect and resilience — skills that help them in school, sports, and everyday life. No experience needed.

Youth jiu jitsu for Kearney and kids BJJ for Liberty MO families happens here at Stride Martial Arts and Fitness, 2365 Vintage Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024. About 15–20 minutes from Kearney and 20–25 minutes from Liberty. We do not have a second gym.

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

What They Learn

  • Confidence that shows up at school — not just on the mat
  • Focus, respect, and how to handle a hard round without quitting
  • Kids self defense using leverage, not size
  • A safe room with coaches who are also dads
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Questions We Get

Is kids martial arts in Excelsior Springs good for beginners?
Yes. Kids 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?
Kearney families train youth jiu jitsu at our gym in Excelsior Springs — typically a 15–20 minute drive to 2365 Vintage Dr. We do not have a Kearney location.
Can Liberty MO kids do BJJ at Stride?
Yes. Kids BJJ for Liberty MO families is a 20–25 minute drive to Stride in Excelsior Springs. Monday and Wednesday after school, plus Saturday youth open mat.
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.

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