Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City - MMA Training - Judo - Wrestling
About
Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City offers comprehensive martial arts training across multiple disciplines including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, wrestling, kickboxing, judo, and karate. The gym features world-class instruction led by renowned BJJ black belt Megaton Dias as lineage head, with Professor Graeber serving as head instructor under his guidance and Carlos providing dedicated teaching. Members enjoy large mat spaces, clean facilities that are continually improving, and a diverse class schedule ranging from self-defense focused sessions to competition-oriented training suitable for all belt levels and ages.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's welcoming, family-like atmosphere where coaches and teammates create a supportive community. Reviewers specifically highlight instructors Carlos, Sean, and Michael for their patient, engaging teaching style that pushes students to improve while maintaining safety. Multiple members describe the gym as a second home that has become central to their lives, with parents noting exceptional patience with young children. The world-class training combined with personal connection receives frequent mention as what makes this gym special.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Adan Osorio
11 months ago
We visited this gym as guest and we had a FANTASTIC time!!! The class was well taught with professors that are fully capable and very engaged. Thanks for having us! We’ll definitely be back! ✌️
Ellen Luttrell
2 years ago
My son is in the younger kids for Jiu-Jitsu… and I couldn’t be happier!!! Everyone is GREAT! My son is 5 and everyone has such patience to catch him up to speed! Carlos is amazing! My sons brags about his teacher all the time! He looks forward to it being Wednesday every single day! This place is so personable and very organized. You will not regret your decision on coming here! Amazing!!!
john einerson
8 months ago
Great school! The instructors and community are fantastic! I started my jiu jitsu journey a little later in life and I am 59 now. Sean, Michael and Carlos provide a safe welcoming place to train while at the same time pushing you to be your best. I would recommend this school to folks of all ages as you won't be disappointed.
andrew Koziol
7 months ago
After being away for some time, returning to this academy has reminded me why it’s so special. The moment I walked back in, the coaches and teammates welcomed me with such warmth that it truly felt like coming home. This isn’t just a gym, it’s a family. Every class pushes me to grow, not only as a jiu jitsu practitioner but as a man. The coaches pour so much into their students, and the community here lifts you up both on and off the mats. It’s rare to find a place where the level of training is world class and the people make you feel like you belong. If you’re searching for more than just a place to train, if you want a second home, a family, and a journey that will change you, this is the only place you’ll ever need!
Tyler Vogel
7 months ago
Great facilities that are always improving, large mat space, plenty of classes, students at all belt levels, and an extremely welcoming environment. Different classes ranging from a Self Defense focus to a Competition focus. I have been coming here for almost 3 years now and have loved it. I began in late 2022 just looking for something new and ended up falling in love with it. I have met a ton of great people through this gym and couldn't imagine my life without it! I highly recommend anyone in the area to stop in and check it out!
Contact
1323 Atlantic St, North Kansas City, MO 64116, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Megaton Dias
Instructor's Professor/Lineage Head
Renowned BJJ Black Belt and competitor
The professor under whom the head instructor received his black belt. Part of the Gracie Humaita lineage.
CARLOS
Instructor
Leads the 'Advanced Jiu-Jitsu - INVITE ONLY' class, indicating a senior teaching role.
Professor Graeber
Head Instructor
Black Belt under Megaton Dias
Head instructor at Gracie Humaita Kansas City. Black Belt under Megaton Dias. Actively competing for over 15 years. 40+ year old Jiu-Jitsu competitor.