Brazil Academy - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School
11441 Strang Line Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
Martial Arts School in Lenexa, KS. Kids and adult classes in Jiu Jitsu, Capoeira, Muay Thai, Brazilian Dance, and Bootcamp Cardio Training.
11441 Strang Line Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
Martial Arts School in Lenexa, KS. Kids and adult classes in Jiu Jitsu, Capoeira, Muay Thai, Brazilian Dance, and Bootcamp Cardio Training.
My son has been going to Brazil Academy for about 3 months and loves it. The facility is fantastic, the instructors are wonderful with younger kids, and my son is learning important life lessons there.
My experience at Brazil academy has been phenomenal so far. I’ve been attending their learners mindset jiujitsu course for around 3 months now, and I don’t have one negative thing to say about the instructors or school. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants good, formal training, or to anyone who wants to begin a new hobby. The traditional way of teaching has been a great philosophy to implement into my own life as well! The respect within the gym is also great. The community is very welcoming, and helpful in your learning process.
Brazil Academy is incredible! I’m part of the Jiu-Jitsu class, and I look forward to it every single day. The coaches are amazing—super knowledgeable, patient, and motivating. They create such a great atmosphere for learning and growing, no matter your skill level. Every class is challenging yet fun, and I’ve seen so much improvement since I started. If you’re considering joining, don’t hesitate—this place is the best!
Been going there for a few months now great place and good people
One of the best investments for my kids overall health/happiness, and most important as a parent, belief in themselves to do cool stuff.
Love the atmosphere and discipline here. My daughter is gaining confidence and skills here. And it's no cakewalk. The instructors are talented and care about the kids.
I joined the Muay Thai program here last month and love this place! I've been attending classes at Title Boxing for the past year and a half so I have greatly enjoyed expanding my striking potential here AND I started teaching myself Portuguese a few months ago so here I get to kill two birds with one stone. After having a less than satisfactory experience with the way I was treated by the instructors at a different martial arts studio in town (I'm trans and have pretty noticeable ADHD at times) it has been a breath of fresh air to come here and find friendly coaches who are patient with their students and make class fun while you are working super hard. Muito obrigado, Brazil Academy!
What can I say they stay on their game Best place to get in shape they have morning and evening lessons Can’t have any excuses I love coming in before work Muay Thai is awesome best trainers Great people work there and amazing coaches When your there they teach no questions ask they do it all morning and evenings
A fun way to learn martial arts and Brazilian culture and authentic food!
I’m throughly enjoying my capoeira class taught by Lua! Connecting to movement in a new way and being challenged in a positive setting makes this class one of my highlights during the week!
Moved to KC in October and I’m so happy to have found the Brazil Academy. They have a variety of classes every day, including early morning classes which fit my schedule the best. All of the instructors are knowledgeable, with most of the classes being taught by a black belt with multiple black belts in the room. They also have a large competition team that travels all over the world. I feel lucky to have found this gym and would recommend to anyone wanting to get in better shape, wanting to compete, or wanting to be able to defend yourself should the need arise.
If you’re interested in BJJ, I highly recommend Brazil Academy. Ninja is authentic, professional, and fun. He knows how to explain complex movements in a simple and easy way to understand. Stephen is articulate, calculated, and precise in his classes. Overall a great experience and cleanliness and safety is strongly emphasized. I love that they offer early morning classes for my busy schedule.
I have been training at Brazil Academy for almost 3 years in BJJ. It has been like a home away from home. I have built some great relationships. And I look forward to training every day. All of the Professors are very knowledgeable. And it is a great way to stay in shape.
My family and I LOVE Brazil Academy. My son and I take Capoeira there while my husband does BJJ. They also have Muay Thai and a really good cafe. The professors and mestres are all very knowledgeable. All of the staff members are awesome. One of my favorite parts is the family/community atmosphere. Everyone there is extremely supportive. The kids have a blast with capoeira there. They learn a lot while having fun. I can't speak for the kids' BJJ, but the kids I do hear talking about it seem to enjoy it. The adult capoeira classes are fantastic. Please don't think you need to be in awesome shape or need to be able to cartwheel to start. I started a bit over a month ago and im in my 40's. I'm a little overweight and can't do a cartwheel to save my life. But I'm getting there and this is the best exercise I have ever had in my life! Come join the party! You won't be disappointed!
My wife son and I recently joined Brazil Acadamy. My wife and son taking Capoiera and my self BJJ. I absolutely love this place. The training is hard but super rewarding. All the instructors are very experienced and skilled and very helpful. Best of all they treat you like family. I look forward to everyday I can train and am disappointed anytime I have to miss a class. If you are looking for a great place to train Capoiera, BJJ or Muay Tai, you will not go d a better school or family than Brazil Acadamy Chris Bishop
This place is absolutely the most legit school I’ve been too. If you want the BJJ experience in KC, this is it. Everyone here is super friendly and generous with their time and knowledge as well.
Great experience in the BJJ Learners Mindset (I have a black belt in Judo). The team here is awesome, professional and high-quality. Definitely recommend!
Great place to learn Jiu Jitsu!
Great instructors, great work outs, don’t be scared!
This school is top notch in their approach to instruction and provide a very warm and welcoming environment. Val, my fundamentals instructor, is super articulate and very patient, on top of being a bad mofo. I have acquired a wealth of knowledge from him in just a few short months. He always has a smile on his face and a willingness to help. They have many black belts on staff that add significantly to the learning experience. They also do outreach to bring in BJJ practitioners from Brazil to America to attend the school. It is a true community and you feel a part of it when you are there. I can’t say enough good things about this place.
The instructors do a fantastic job of training and inspiring my son to do his best and bea humble, good person. They handle condlicts extremely well, and fairly which is very important in martial arts. We love Brazil academy.
I’ve been attending Brazil Academy at Olathe for the past 5 months and it’s been an amazing experience from day one. My original thought was to bring my kids only but once here I though ‘ I’ll give it a try my self’ little I did I know how great all the stuff and professor were that not only learning BJJ it’s great but the camaraderie and environment it’s exceptional. Great way to get in shape super fast too!!
I absolutely love training Muay Thai here. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, it makes all the training so much more enjoyable. I love the cafe they have here too, its filled with amazing and healthy foods. When I was trying to find a good gym, I really wanted to find ones that had showers there as well, since itd make my schedule easier to manage, I was pleasently suprised to find them there. My Instructor, Bruce, is absolutely amazing and clearly very experienced. Again, I absolutely love it, and I'm excited to keep on going!
Great place! Kids love it!
friendly people, good staff, very easy to learn and fun to do!
I continue to be impressed with the staff and their abilities to connect with the younger members. The ability to connect and communicate and see the progression of the work and techniques lets me know that the message is getting through and that the kids are grasping the concepts.
Put our 8 and 5 year old into bjj for the first time and they love it. The instructors are very welcoming and knowledgeable.
amazing place with great professionals and great food
Great school, my daughter loves these Jujitsu classes! She ask everyday if she has class tonight! Good discipline and good exercise!
Love this place! Have been doing Capoeira over a year and love it! The cafe has great food!
Just started in the introduction and fundamentals class about a month ago. Love the environment the instructors are great and can teach high level athletes and others that have no experience. Highly recommended it to anyone interested. Ask for Celio he’s a great instructor!
After a lot of research I finally decided to train Brazilian Jiujitsu at Brazil Academy, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. From the second I walked in, I was welcomed not only by the instructors, but by all of the students as well. This is a testament to the community that Brazil Academy has built. This place is the real deal.
My Son and Daughter are enrolled in the Capoeira class and love it. In the class they learn basic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu forms through games, dance (moving through forms to music), and a little bit of flat out drill, they also do some cardio to help focus the kids. The class is really fun, but well managed and has really helped my rambunctious 5 year old learn to better follow directions and stay focused in a classroom setting. Plus the other kids and parents are a lot of fun. Highly recommend.
Good place you should go
Brazil Academy is the best spot in Kansas City!
Our son (8 years old) and daughter (6 years old) both enjoy Brazil Academy in the BJJ program. As quiet, reserved, and non-confrontational children the confidence and skills they have learned in a controlled environment have been so good for them. They are both more confident and happy.
I am having a great time here! The instructors are incredible and seem genuinely each individuals growth
The best academy/gym in town.
Great gym to train with even greater people. Everyone is there to work hard while having fun at the same time. I’ve learned a lot in the few weeks I’ve been training and I am excited to stick around and keep pushing. Couldn’t recommend a better place to start a training journey.
We love Brazil Academy! My daughter recently started Capoeira and my husband Muay Thai. There’s also a great sense of community and the food at the cafe is so good!
We are happy with the evolution of my son on and off the mat. Congratulations to the entire Ninja team! 🥋🥋
this place has the best acai that i have ever had. they also have very good martial arts instruction
Brazil Academy create a fantastic environment to learn and practice Jui Jitsu. Very much enjoy the atmosphere and the excellent teaching I’ve been receiving here.
Awesome place to train
Great environment, the people at the Café Brazil are friendly and looks like they love what they are doing. Keep up the good work.
I've trained at several other gyms for BJJ. This one is the best! The coaches really focus on the little details that can take your technique to the next level.
Mi hijo y yo asistmos a esta academia y nos gusta la forma como nos hacen sentir y la forma como imparten las clases
Great place to learn martial arts and to make friends.
I love this place so much that I come in everyday. I have been training since I was 7 years old and I guarantee it definitely helped me acquire leadership.
Our son has been participating here for the past six months and has very much enjoyed the experience. I say experience as it isn’t just learning to defend yourself, but instilling confidence and growing self worth. For both young and old alike, I would recommend attending and at least trying a lesson or two.
Amazing experience
I absolutely love the the love take my jujitsu and capoeira classes here. I also love how the people here are social and welcoming. The food is so delicious and I recommend.
Very welcoming! Made us feel like part of the community right from the start. We always look forward to classes!
It's the best!
It’s been years, the academy has grown, but it still feels like a family. I can’t imagine training anywhere else.
Great staff, great gym, all around a great place! Though my time there was short lived, I HIGHLY recommend. Absolutely wonderful experience.
My son loves the Muay Thai class. Love the coffee/lounge area. Very inviting atmosphere.
So I'm from another state and was looking a for a good gym to train at for a few days. I found this gym, which is not just good, but GREAT. The instructors here are kind, easy to talk to, and teach well, regardless of level. The atmosphere is relaxed and has an awesome café, with authentic Brazilian dishes! I will always recommend this gym to anyone who is new to out art, or has some experience on the mats! 5/5!
I’ve been training at this school for about six months and I only have positive things to say about it. The teachers are very helpful, kind, and respectful. Great people to train with and be taught by!
Best decision I made in 2020 was signing up for BJJ at Brazil Academy.
Top notch, highly professional, family environment. Life changing experience for those that are seeking just that.
Friendly students and coaches all across the board. Every area challenges you in different ways to be come better.
This is the best Academy I have been to. The ramp up classes make sense and teach you the fundamentals so you don’t swim with sharks too soon. I love my instructors and the community is amazing. I couldn’t recommend it more.
The instructors and team at Brazil Academy are the best in Kansas City. Coming into this sport/martial art, not knowing anything, I was a bit conflicted if I should even join at 42. I was wrong. The beginners mindset class got me comfortable in the fundamentals, allowing me the confidence to step up into the advanced class, while turning my life around, mentally and physically. I’m certainly in the best shape of my life. Great people, great gym, great decision!
Great BJJ gym. Coaches are respectful and hands on. The gym has a great culture of everyone helps one another. No egos, no ‘tough guys’, many genuine nice people helping each other along on their BJJ path.
Best place to learn jiujitsu hands down! Won’t find any better place in Kansas. Everyone here is amazing and the teachers are outstanding in their knowledge. Coming here is my favorite part of the week.
Ninja, Morena and the Professors are so supportive and very kind. They are willing to go the extra mile and put in the extra effort to make sure you are understanding the techniques. The atmosphere is family friendly and everyone there is so welcoming and inviting. Highly recommend!!!!
High quality instruction with amazing people. Classes at Brazil Academy have been an essential part of my day for the last 5 years. It’s a great place to workout, hang out, and eat. I highly recommend it!
Great environment, great coaches, and great people! As a 35 year old that had never trained jui jitsu before this was the ideal place for me, since it offers beginners training where the leaders want you to progress
I began with Brazil Academy about a month ago. Being an overweight middle aged man it was a little intimidating. But after a month, both physical and mental changes are happening. This is a great place for all levels. Great teachers and great people.
The facility is top notch. The instructors are genuine and very good at teaching. They take the time to make sure you understand the details. One of the best things about the school is the schedule. They have early morning and evening classes. Very blessed to have found the Academy.
Brazil Academy has a great family atmosphere that cultivates personal growth. I would recommend anyone looking to learn a new activity to give the place a try!
Love the school and the Instructors... Ninja is very personable and easy to talk to and more importantly an expert in BJJ...
Hunter, Jordan and I have been training off and on since 2016. We are lucky to have moved so close to this world class center. Highly recommend.
I’ve only been doing BJJ at the academy and Ninja and his team have been awesome. All instructors are super professional, friendly, and can answer any question any of us have. Everyone I have come into contact with whether it be the staff or my fellow classmates has been amazing to say the least! and the way it is operated is EXACTLY how a martial arts school should operate. I’ve never had a bad experience and I’ve gained a lot more than just knowledge about jiu jitsu! I’ve had to stop training at the moment due to the pandemic but I cannot wait to start up again! Thank you for everything Brazil Academy!
I’ve been at this academy for over two years and I wouldn’t want to be at another gym. Safe, clean, fun, challenging, high level instruction - what more could you ask for?
Absolute world class training and facilities. The atmosphere in very welcoming and supportive. Cafe Brazil by Lola is delicious traditional Brazilian cuisine. There is literally no other place in the area like Brazil Academy.
The Brazil Academy is much more than a school. They have such an inviting and welcoming culture. Their facilities are top notch, instructors are fantastic and world champs. The owner Ninja, is an amazing instructor and pushes all of his peers and students to their full potential no matter your skill level. Training here makes you feel like family.
This is a great place to learn different martial arts and meet new people. The staff is amazing, and the team are incredibly supportive. Whether you're coming from another academy, or are trying your first class, there is something here for you. Highly recommend BJJ for, not only self-defense, but bettering your mind and body. No matter your gender, age, size, you'll love it here!
This place is awesome! And I’m so glad to be apart of it. The facility is beautiful and clean always. It’s super fun and I feel like I’m learning a lot.
World class instructors and super nice facility. Family atmosphere and great people to train with. The beginners course helps build your skills and jump starts your learning. Wish I would have started years ago!
Incredible facility; Ninja, Morena and Val are phenomenal instructors and take pride in everything they do at the Brazil Academy. Teachers are top notch, and you’ll instantly become a part of the family. Coaches and students welcome everyone that walk through the front door and by your second class everyone knows your name. World class IBJJ instructors who will teach you confidence, make you physically fit, and teach you better ways to choke your friends out ;) Having a blast on the mat and also during the weekly conditioning classes. 10/10 recommend this place to anyone looking to hone their martial arts skills, learn a little Brazilian culture and join a family of like minded folks.
I'm so glad I started BJJ here because this place has everything I wanted and needed! Insane accountability, close community, zero judgement (no matter what size you are or what shape you're in), discipline, and amazing teachers. If you're thinking about trying it out, do it! Best decision I've ever made.
One of the most positive atmospheres! Great people and even better classes!
I joined here in February 2020. I had been looking to join for six years before that, but never followed up. If you are interested in Jujitsu, you really can't find a better place in Kansas City. The instructors are passionate about Jujitsu and teaching it to new students. If you are thinking about it, jump in. The instruction and facilities are excellent, but really what sets the place apart is the overall environment. There is a distinct sense of community that is shared by everyone that trains and works here. One area where I see this frequently is in the beginner class. The first thing that happens is that the more senior belts in the class will welcome anyone new and make sure to fist bump or shake hands with everyone. The beginner classes are challenging and build upon the previous week's material. Everyone from all skill levels is welcome on Saturdays, which is an excellent way to see where you are and how far you need to go. There is really something for all levels at Brazil Academy; learning the basics, improved fitness, and even the chance to compete. I only have done the Jujitsu classes and a few boot camp classes while waiting for my daughter to get done in class. There are other avenues for learning here as well, such as Capoeira and kickboxing.
This is an amazing place to train. All the higher level belts are great at helping the newbies like me. The owner, Ninja is very passionate about training safely and in a way that is very true to the sport. Training with him is hard work! But it is incredibly rewarding. I was very hesitant to start learning BJJ since I was 28 with zero experience in martial arts, but Ninja and the others at the gym have been extremely welcoming.
If you are considering training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, this is the place to be. Extremely professional and clean. The highly qualified instructors are extraordinarily intentional in facilitating your growth in brazilian jiu-jitsu and take great joy with you in your achievements and progress. All the team members do their utmost to support each other and help everyone reach their personal goals. I have recieved so much from this team and family, I honestly can't imagine life without them. Only thing I would say, if you aren't growth minded or ready to reach the next level in your personnel life, maybe this isn't the place for you. Or at least, it will very difficult to come here and not become better. It's just the natural consequence when you are on the same team as world champions.
We found Brazil Academy through an online posting and I’m so incredibly HAPPY that we did! They have been amazing with my son, and he is learning so much. I have always been slightly nervous to have my son do these program as he is on the spectrum and it can take awhile for him to understand and he can ask a lot of questions.. but again they are AMAZING with him. He has felt like part of the team from the first class. I can’t say enough good things about them. Literally from the first interaction I have felt welcomed!! One of best places you will ever find!
My son and I have been training at this academy for about 3 months, I can not express how happy we are. Not only you get world class training but also you’re treated like family.
Amazing place. Amazing people, amazing Jiu Jitsu, and amazing food.
Great place really nice group of people we have a lot of fun and there are a lot of really strong competitors. They do a great job of taking you where you are and helping you get where you want to be whether you're brand new or a world class athlete.
As a guy who has never done a fighting sport. This place is awesome. I want to say thanks to our instructor Sam who made it challenging and fun at the same time. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is even thinking about trying a fighting sport.
Absolutely incredible experience. I was fortunate enough to go to two classes over the last couple of weeks after wanting to try out Jiu Jitsu for the very first time. I had absolutely zero experience and had no idea what to expect. Sam walked me through everything. He took time to explain techniques, pointed out easy adjustments, and helped me put everything into practice. Whether you are looking for a place to try Jiu Jitsu for the very first time or if you're looking for a gym to continue training... Brazil Academy is the way to go. Thank you Brazil Academy and a huge thanks to Sam and Stephen!
This is a great place. The instructors are excellent, the people who have joined are clearly quality individuals, welcoming anyone at any level and a supportive enviornment. It's a great experience. Try it!
Wonderful place, has activities for our whole family and Jiujitsu has been a lifesaver for me.
The only place in KC area to train with a Mestre of Capoeira. Ninja is a fascinating teacher and a humble Champion of many martial arts. Training at Brazil Academy has been a real blessing!
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