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I got the opportunity to train here and everyone was great. This is a great facility with really great weightlifting equipment and top notch BJJ instruction!
Had a great first time experience at this facility and couldn’t be more impressed with not only the high level instruction/technique, but the attentiveness to making sure the steps are executed properly before moving on to the next. The students were also very friendly and welcoming. It was really great to be able to train with other women as well. Highly recommend this gym if you are considering starting or already a reasoned martial artist.
I've training here for about a year. This is a fantastic place to start or continue your jiu jitsu journey. Vava and his team will push you to be a better martial artist, whether you want to compete or (like me) you are the picture of a hobbiest.
The best martial arts gym and the best community. Coach Vava helps you train to be the best version of you on and off the mat. I'm so grateful I found Team Vava and can't recommend this gym enough.
I had a great experience at this gym, everyone was welcoming and there is a great culture in the environment. I am from california and i recommend this gym for anyone who comes to Kansas city and wants to train. I will definitely come back if i am ever in town in the future
There's really only 2 main elements of a good Jiu Jitsu gym. First, it's legitamite high level technique. Second, it's a welcoming and helpful culture. You're lucky if you find a gym with one of those. Vava Jiu Jitsu has both. I'm looking forward to the next time I visit KC to come in and train again.
For months now, Professor David “Vava” Littlewood has invited me to come train at his BEAUTIFUL academy (Bodyfit KC) off Main St. in KCMO. I was a bit hesitant at first, as I had not been received well by a few gyms in the KC area (ego trips and personality/ style clashes). Anyways, a little over a month ago I took Vava up on his offer after seeing some of their training on Instagram. My only regret is that I didn’t start training here sooner!!! They truly welcomed me with open arms (to strangle me 😂), open minds and a respectful culture where everyone truly wants to understand this art and get better. There’s established leadership, solid instruction, an all inclusive culture and no one avoids live rounds w/ anyone unless it’s TRULY unsafe (not just because of size difference and/or bruised egos🖕🏻🖕🏻). This is my favorite spot to train in the city by a great margin, so far! Looking forward to bringing up the level of more modern approaches to Jiu Jitsu in the KC area with these guys and the people they associate with.
Cheers to the future!🥂
Vava was immediately welcoming! I was passing through for a couple of days while traveling for work and decided to attend the morning BJJ class. Everyone on the mats was respectful and trained hard! More so, Vava’s teaching was top notch. There was a level of independence that was intertwined with personal touches that made learning fun and challenging! I will be back the next time I’m in KC. Thank you Faith and Vava!
Blake and Faith were extremely welcoming! They allowed me to watch the class and everyone working out were absolutely involved deeply. Great atmosphere!!!
I was greatly impressed by both the instructors and the team, they were very welcoming and the gym schedule seems to fit whatever lifestyle you might live.
My girls take the kids jutizu class, and they love it! They learn so much from self-esteem, self discipline, hard work, and self defense. The coaches are so patient with the kids.
The BJJ program here is inclusive and welcoming, while being serious about competition and elevating your skills to the next level. The mats are clean and the instructors know what they are doing.
Coach Vava wants to see everyone be the best they can be through hard work, a great atmosphere and the best teammates anyone could ask for! I've never been so happy training with my team. 10/10 recommended! 4 out of 5 blue belts agree!!
Best place to train in KC. Great instruction, great energy, tough rolls, and great facilities. Trained here for over 3 years now and have loved every moment!
Been training here for more than 2 years and the instruction, atmosphere and team at VAVA jiu jitsu are unlike any of the other gyms that I've gotten to train at in the kc metro.
10/10 - Best Academy in the KC area. High level curriculum and great training partners to roll with. If you’re looking to improve your game then I couldn’t recommend a better academy to join.
I was visiting from Omaha for the weekend and dropped in for their Saturday morning drilling/open mat. David and the rest of the crew were very welcoming in the facility/mats are extremely nice. Anytime I’m back in Casey. I will absolutely stop back in and you should too! Everybody from white belt to black belt were tough rolls, and very good partners.
Best Bjj around. You can tell every feels as part of the team. The camaraderie is addicting and the technical standards help pushes everyone to be the best person they can be.
I travel a lot for work and have the opportunity to visit many jiu jitsu schools and I'll definitely be back to visit Vava and his students. The jiu jitsu instruction was on point and more importantly the atmosphere was welcoming and everyone treated me as I was one of them. I had a great time and look forward to my next visit.
