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04-07-2010, 12:24 PM
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BJJ Gyms in Kansas City, KS
I'm considering a new job in the Kansas City, KS metro area. I roll BJJ 4-5days a week, usually twice a day, plus kickboxing/Muay Thai 4 classes a week.
Are there any good BJJ/MMA gyms in the KC area? Preferably on the Kansas side?
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04-07-2010, 12:51 PM
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I used to say there were none, but I stand/stood corrected by BSFT:
Kansas City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
It's just north of the river, so it wouldn't be TOO much of a drive, assuming you miss the rush hour crap around the bridges.
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04-07-2010, 01:02 PM
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i don't know much about KCK area stuff, but there are a couple out in Overland Park that are alright, there is a couple of AJJ places. as far as the BJJ, come check out KCBJJ/Adrenaline MMA. it's in north kansas city, not too far at all from downtown KCK.
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04-08-2010, 12:10 PM
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Location: Kansas City, MO
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Blue Springs JJ #(816)224-2822 Instructor Wayne Marble is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Shingitai Jujitsu & a blue belt in BJJ under Renato Tavares. Also another one of their instructors is Chris Handy & he is a 1st degree Black Belt in Shingitai Jujitsu & a Purple Belt in BJJ under Renato Tavares.
There are multiple American JJ schools around the Kansas City, MO & KS area. Some of their instructors include Steven A. Crawford who is the head instructor @ a AJJ in Overland Park, KS is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Shorinji Ryu JJ. Also Brad Jones is the head instructor at the other AJJ school in Overland Park, KS & he is a 5th Degree Black Belt in AJJ under Steve Crawford but from what it says on his site, training with him is by invitation only.
A little tidbit, my friend actually trains at AJJ in Overland Park, KS with Steve Crawford. I've met him & some of the fighters there & they all seem to be very cool & respectful. They have a decent size mat for rolling & 2 little cages.
American Jujitsu / Home
And then there is Kansas City BJJ #(816)914-6527. They probably have the best instruction in the Kansas City area in my opinion. Their head instructor is Jason Bircher & he is a Black Belt in BJJ under Renato Tavares. I can't speak from my own experience but only their credentials, they are unmatched in the Kansas City Metro Area. They apparently have a warehouse size training facility with a huge mat, MMA cage & lots of equipment.
Kansas City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
I hope that helps, good luck with your search.
Good Luck with your search & I hope that helps.
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04-08-2010, 06:11 PM
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Jason Bircher is very very good. I have rolled with him a couple of times and train with some guys that know him very well and they all agree he is top notch. Go there if it is an option.
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04-08-2010, 06:35 PM
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KCBJJ is really your only option. It's sad that KC is such a big area and has such a lack of quality options.
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04-08-2010, 07:59 PM
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Does anyone know anything about Ground Control in Grandview? I grew up in Lee's Summit (after moving there from Emporia and Salina as a kid).
John Rallo's primary school is ironically here in Baltimore where I live now. He is a Renzo Gracie black belt.
Man, I miss KC, coming back for some diet-cheating Jack Stacks and Gates' BBQ in June 
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04-08-2010, 08:44 PM
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I'm from KC, but I now live in Vegas. If you want to the best competition and instruction then go to KCBJJ--it is well worth it. Jason is a very good instructor, explains detail well, and has a nasty guillotine.
If he had my hair he would be the complete package.
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04-08-2010, 11:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GSparky
[ They probably have the best instruction in the Kansas City area in my opinion.
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lol.
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04-09-2010, 02:47 PM
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Brown Belt
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vince Vitatoe
Jason is a very good instructor, explains detail well, and has a nasty guillotine.
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lol, when i roll with Charlie, my goal is NOT to get guillotined!
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"The juice has got to be worth the squeeze." - Forrest Griffin
Don't go into the woods if you are afraid of the wolves.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.
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