If you train BJJ, and are in Kansas City, do yourself a favor and go get a class here. The…read morehospitality was incredible and the training fierce. I'm incredibly thankful I dropped in. High quality instruction by true professionals from the pinnacle of the MMA world. Don't be surprised to see pros in class from the UFC, Bellator, Invicta, etc. I highly recommend it. Get some. Oss!

From the owner: Ignite Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy is Kansas City's leading adult and kids Mixed Martial Arts,…read moreBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Fitness Kickboxing training facility.

I was in Kansas City for a couple months and wanted to train after stopping for over a year due to…read morethe pandemic and found this gym. Wyatt the instructor was very friendly and incredibly meticulous when teaching techniques with plenty details being broken down. The gym culture is awesome here and I had a great time.

So grateful to have been able to train at Wildfire BJJ while visiting from Texas. Coach Wyatt and…read morethe team provided such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. So excited to take what I've learned back home and thankful for the time and patience Coach Wyatt poured into us. The detail work is phenomenal.

My daughter loves doing taekwondo. The instructors are the best. so fun and great exerciseread more

My son has been attending here since last year. He signed up for Bully Prevention. We are very…read morehappy with it. He's 10 now. First, the main teacher, Mr. Palmer is really impressive. He always remembers all the kids names. There can be like 20 kids and 3 new kids and he will call all their names out like he's known them forever. Palmer is great with the kids. They love him. He can speak their language. There are times he is correcting my son's moves and my son won't even get mad about it. When I try to correct them it's an ordeal. So, I really appreciate his connection with the kids. There are other students and teachers in the class getting trained to teach by Palmer. They are all very patient and help with over flow. Palmer recently had a child, so he's had to transition some of his classes and it's all gone smoothly. He is still there most of the time though. He seems to really love his job. I wasn't really looking for some serious martial arts place for my son to attend. I just wanted to try it and see if he was even interested in the first place. Some could say these classes aren't super strict or they let the kids get away with not having moves perfect, just little details, before moving them further. I really don't care about that. The kids are having fun, there are some very young and have all the moves memorized. So what if a foot isn't bent correctly or if a leg isn't completely straight or bent in certain stances. We are talking about 3-5 year olds here. If my son wants to continue with another teacher in the future to learn a more strict routine, then that's up to him. Right now he's learning some amazing moves, defense, and self pride. He loves going, he loves his teacher, and at the end of the day he is getting a lot of exercise and discipline. Saturdays are nuts! They work those kids. Every student pushes themselves to better themselves at their own pace and Palmer communicates that. All he really asks that you memorize your routines and moves, paractive, keep a good diet, be confident, and be respectful. Also, I wanted to add, they have a toddler room with toys, so if you have to bring a really small one to practice there is a place to sit with them and entertain them, if needed.

I grew up at Yu's Academy, and I learned not only self-defense, but life skills as well! They keep…read moreit fun while starting to build leadership and self-confidence early in the program.

The instructors and students at Yu's Academy are friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and…read morepassionate about the students and their training. Yu's Academy is a great place to train.

The best gym in the area. Technical instruction is top-notch. Instructor is very experienced and…read moreknows what he is talking about. Warriors are family to each other and have a wide experience base from technical Jujitsu to powerful wrestlers. Excellent quality training for quality price.

From the owner: We teach Shingitai Jujitsu and Judo. A complete martial art system involving strikes, kicks,…read morethrows, takedowns, grappling, submissions, escapes, and counter. We embrace not only a complete martial art system, but the complete martial artist as well. With a focus on MIND, BODY, & SPIRIT. We also carry martial arts supplies as well as hand dipped incense, handcrafted Naive American influenced jewlery such as chokers, bracelets, earrings, Sage bundles, and abalone shells.

AKKA Blue Springs is one of the best martial arts dojo's in the area. Mr Busker is the schools…read moreowner and has a rank of 5th degree black belt. He has such a wonderful passion for the art. He has many assistant instructor that carry that same passion. My grandson started 41/2 years ago at the age of 61/2 and earned his junior black belt at age 11. He has learned many skills and wonderful attributes to carry with him through his life's journey. To earn a black belt he had to be discipline, patience and persistent. Learning to defend yourself during a confrontation is a wonderful skill but learning to walk away with confidence is a great skill to have in life. Blue Springs Akka and Mr. Busker will teach and cultivate these skills in a martial arts student. Many Thanks to a wonderful school.

AKKA is a fantastic karate school for kids and adults. The instructors keep the kids engaged while…read moreinstilling honesty, courtesy, respect and discipline. This isn't a one year and your a black belt type of school. You earn your respective rank through retention of katas and techniques....not how fast you can become a black belt. Give Blue Springs AKKA a try! You will NOT be disappointed!!

If you're coming through KC, I highly recommend stopping in at Gracie Humaita. My brother and I…read morestopped in and rolled with Nick, Chuck, and Ben. Nice guys, great challenge, and were very welcoming. If we have opportunity, we'll be back in a heartbeat. Recommended!

Very good communication, they didn't spam us but kept us informed. This is the place we chose to…read moretry and they are so professional with the kids. It really seems like a nice place. Thanks for giving our kids confidence to go out and be good humans.

Excellent instruction. My daughter has earned her black belt at the school. Mr. Lee and Mr…read more McClellan are talented teachers and have a great grasp on the needed balance between discipline and fun. I've recently started attending the Combat Fit class which is adjustable to various levels of fitness and will challenge anyone.

Joined this dojo in late March 2019. The private lesson focuses on what is required for your next…read morebelt, while the classes are more iterative and include stretching and some strength training. The classes are enjoyable, it's a great workout, and the intensity is the right level for me. First belt test was a pretty demanding workout to demonstrate everything required for yellow belt. Recently earned my orange belt and now have sparing to look forward to.

From the owner: Private, one-on-one self-defense lessons! Call now to receive your FREE Introductory Lesson!…read more Adults and kids ages 3 and up. All fitness and health levels welcome! We specialize in private self defense lessons for a more intensive way to learn and progress in martial arts. Kempo Martial Arts, Karate, Tai Chi, Cardio Kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu all provide tremendous benefits in physical fitness, stress relief, self-empowerment, focus, discipline, and FUN. We host Ninja Birthday Parties and Summer Ninja Camps. Gift Certificates available.

I originally joined One Life Fitness in February 2020, which was later acquired by Genesis…read more Genesis at Power and Light has been on the cusp of greatness since they purchased it, and I hope they will finally cross that line. Here are some highlights of the gym: *Location: The gym is located above Cosentino's Market and offers up to two hours of free parking in the garage, with access from Main Street and Walnut. *Personal Trainers: The personal trainers are top-notch. I have trained with James, AJ, and Conner. *Group Classes: The group classes are free for members. My favorite is Natalie's Bootcamp, held Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM. (Please check the website for current times, as they can vary). *Facility: The gym is spacious with eight distinct areas, locker rooms, and pool access for members. Despite these positives, my review is not 5 stars due to the following issues: *Movie - Cardio Room: This room has experienced constant hiccups since Genesis took over, and currently, nothing is showing. *Plumbing/Water Issues: Currently, half the sinks in the men's bathroom are out of service. Last month, there was a small flood from the pool during bootcamp, and earlier this year, leaks from the washer flooded the men's locker room for over a week. *Turf: The gym's turf is original from One Life. It was stretched and glued earlier this year but has needed to be replaced for over a year. *Equipment Maintenance: One of the two skill mills has been out of order for six months, and several cardio machines have had "out of order" signs for several weeks. *Cleanliness: I do not believe the gym is deep cleaned very often, as there are dust bunnies and hairballs around most of the equipment.

The music group Genesis had a hit titled" Invisible Touch"…read more Well this amazing Genesis health club on 12th Street and Main in downtown Kansas City has many visible and beautiful overt touches and positives that make it stand out as a health club and gym miles above the rest. 1) Hats off to the amazing team here. Troy is the kindest and sharpest superstar Manager who welcomed me, an out of towner( not a local and potential member) with class and enthusiasm; please note that I was a guest from NY visiting KC for the MNF game. Mac, Chandler and Brenna were just stellar with kindness. Loved the efficiency at the front desk and their smiles as they picked up towels in the cart from all over the gym. 2) Towel service( bath and workout sizes). 3) This gym is huge. The workout floor has all areas - free weights, cardio, abs, machines and the class room very well spaced. 4) The equipment is modern. 5) The locker room is immaculate. The supplies( soap, shampoo, shaving cream, lotion and paper towels( are well stocked. 6) 2 hours validated parking on the 4th floor in the adjacent garage with a 55 feet convenient walk to the gym entrance. 7) Open weekdays at 5 am. Perfect! 8) Beautiful, relaxed vibe in the health club with no wait or rushing for the machines or weights. I left each time with a bigger smile.