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Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Kansas City, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rudybearsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-721-9107
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you are wanting to Fight Professionally, get in shape, want to start learning from the start, or even get your KIDS started!”
“My review on ClassPass (where my friend and I signed up for Beginner Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu) would not save so Google it is.”
“Hands down the BEST place for kids/teens/everyone in KC!”
Other martial arts here
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“💪🏻 Everyone helps each other, if you were ever thinking of starting to get into MMA or Jujutsu g check out Rudy Bears BJJ in Westport.”
“Whether you are looking for fitness, competing or to learn self defense, they have the best program in the area.”
What members say
“My review on ClassPass (where my friend and I signed up for Beginner Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu) would not save so Google it is.”
“As a female with NO martial arts experience prior to joining; it was intimidating.”
“The gym environement is really warm and friendly, team mates help each other to better their technique and push each other to get better.”
From the reviews
Been training at this gym for a few months now and it’s been an absolute blast. As a female with NO martial arts experience prior to joining; it was intimidating. Rudy and the whole crew immediately eased anxieties about jumping into Jui Jitsu and MMA.
Have been with Rudy for four years now and I can attest to this man’s character. More importantly than teaching me how to fight Rudy has taught me how to be a man and father. No one ever has a bad thing to say about him and once you meet him you can see why. Come give us a try, first class is free. 😉
My 15 year old daughter joined the gym a year. The atmosphere of this establishment is one of a kind and each person treated equally. They offer multiple classes in which she became very eager to attend. The owner/ coach continues to go above and beyond what we ever expect from a coach.
My children absolutely loved learning Jiu Jitsu and training with Rudy Bears. He’s patient and provides a safe place for kids to learn a new sport and life skill. He’s respectful of your time and your child leaves every class with a positive outlook on their personal progress.
New to kickboxing? Start at Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Rudy Bears Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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