Cavalo BJJ

Cavalo BJJ A locally owned, family-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym that delivers affordable high-level training for adults and youth in Columbia, MO.

At Cavalo BJJ, we provide black-belt level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in a safe, family friendly atmosphere. We maintain a clean, professional facility and welcome all skill levels and body types in an intimidation-free environment. Our facility has 1700 square foot of mat space and provides locker rooms and showers for student use. We are also very proud to provide students with the highest-

level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Columbia, Mo. Our members are some of the most accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu artists at their belt-level in the state. Zach Lenon, our lead instructor, is the only black belt in mid-Missouri as well.

A few pics from this year's seminar. We spent Saturday morning working through submission and counter options from the c...
04/07/2026

A few pics from this year's seminar. We spent Saturday morning working through submission and counter options from the closed guard. We always appreciate Dustin "Clean" Denes taking the time to share what he knows.

Thanks to everyone who attended!

Reminder: Dustin "Clean" Denes will be hosting a seminar at Cavalo BJJ tomorrow from 9am-11am, $50. All ranks and affili...
04/03/2026

Reminder: Dustin "Clean" Denes will be hosting a seminar at Cavalo BJJ tomorrow from 9am-11am, $50. All ranks and affiliations welcome.

This is a great opportunity to learn some new techniques and details. Hope to see you all there!

You asked, we listened. Women's no-gi is officially joining the schedule, Sundays 12pm-1pm.Our women's program is led by...
01/22/2026

You asked, we listened. Women's no-gi is officially joining the schedule, Sundays 12pm-1pm.

Our women's program is led by Kindra Barrett, Cavalo's first female black belt, and is built specifically to help women develop strong, confident no-gi jiu-jitsu in a safe and supportive environment.

Expect high-quality technique, controlled live sparring, and training partners who care about your progress and safety.

This class is open to all levels. Whether you're brand new, cross-training from the gi, or looking to sharpen your competition game, we'd love to have you.

For more information about our gym and to view our full schedule, visit www.cavalobjj.com.

Congrats to everyone who competed at the Fuji BJJ Expo in Kansas City last weekend! We're proud of our team and the hard...
01/21/2026

Congrats to everyone who competed at the Fuji BJJ Expo in Kansas City last weekend! We're proud of our team and the hard work they've put in to prepare for this event. We'll take the lessons learned and start working towards the next one.

Why Families Choose Cavalo BJJWe’re not a franchise—we’re a locally owned, family-run Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym that has b...
01/21/2026

Why Families Choose Cavalo BJJ

We’re not a franchise—we’re a locally owned, family-run Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym that has been open since 2010.

Everything we do is built around creating a safe, positive, family-friendly environment for kids, teens, and adults to get in shape, learn self-defense and learn to love BJJ as much as we do.

What makes us different:
✔️ Family owned & operated
✔️ Coaches train here with their families
✔️ No paid belt promotions
✔️ No required seminars
✔️ Affordable, transparent pricing
✔️ Welcoming, respectful culture to all experience levels

We believe progress is earned on the mat, confidence is built through consistency, and Jiu-Jitsu should strengthen individuals and families.

First class is always free—come train with us and see the difference.
👊 Zach and the Cavalo BJJ Family

Another year, another opportunity to get better. Join us tonight for Fundamentals class at 6:10pm followed by All-Levels...
01/06/2026

Another year, another opportunity to get better. Join us tonight for Fundamentals class at 6:10pm followed by All-Levels at 7pm.

We finished out 2025 strong with a mid-day open mat. For all those celebrating tonight, stay safe and have fun. We'll se...
01/01/2026

We finished out 2025 strong with a mid-day open mat. For all those celebrating tonight, stay safe and have fun. We'll see you next year!

12/18/2025
12/01/2025

Classes for Monday evening, December 1st, have been canceled due to the weather and road conditions. Please stay safe and warm.

Closed for Labor Day. We'll be back tomorrow!
09/01/2025

Closed for Labor Day. We'll be back tomorrow!

Address

601 West Business Loop Suite 208
Columbia, MO
65203

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