Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southeast Missouri

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southeast Missouri We are a Southeast Missouri Jiu-Jitsu Academy spreading the art of the Gracie family. We represent Gracie Humaita in Southeast Missouri. Wright

We are a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy located in between Cape Girardeau and Jackson, Missouri right off I55. We believe Jiu Jitsu is for everyone, and in building a team through a mentoring process and a family atmosphere. Come check us out and see for yourself! Website: http://capebjj.com/
http://graciesemo.com/

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INSTRUCTORS

Head Instructor: Brian Imholz - Gracie Humaitá Black Belt
Lineage-jw Wright-David Adiv-Royler Gracie-Helio Gracie

Brian's Credentials:
Very first black belt in southeast Missouri and one of the first 50 blackbelts in the state of Missouri
- Involved in Martial Arts for over 2 decades
- Contracted instructor for semo law enforcement academy
- Avid competitor/ Respect professional Jiu jitsu champion and ibjjf two time international medalist
Articles on Brian:
https://www.semissourian.com/story/2321152.html
https://www.semissourian.com/story/2262174.html
https://www.semissourian.com/story/2817484.html
http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/print-edition/2010/10/29/imholz-rolls-in-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-to.html
http://www.grapplingconcepts.com/docs/news/archive/StL_Biz_Journal-Brian_Imholz.pdf


Assistant instructor
Coty Kellison
Kids ages 4-6 instructor
1st Gracie Humaita SEMO black belt under Brian imholz
Judo black belt under Randy Rhodes
Involved in martial arts for over 2 decades
Avid competitor with many accolades and accomplishments the most notable being
2020 Pan American Champion
2020 master worlds silver medalist

Article on coty:
https://www.semissourian.com/story/2854791.html

Assistant instructor
Curtis Ackman
Gracie Humaita Black belt
Wrestling coach
Avid competitor- fuji world pro champion

Assistant instructor
Kyle Thompson
Gracie Humaita Black Belt
Fuji world pro champion
Article on Kyle: https://www.semissourian.com/story/2683113.html

Assistant instructor
Chris Schaefer
Gracie Humaita Brown belt
Fuji world pro champion

Assistant instructor
Chris Smiddy
Gracie Humaita Brown belt

Judo instructor
Louie Norden
Judo black belt under Randy Rhodes


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"The job of a Gracie Humaita instructor is to teach good people great Jiu-Jitsu".
- Professor J.W.

One of the best parts of training is realizing how much there is to learn.Every class has something new to pick up, some...
06/18/2026

One of the best parts of training is realizing how much there is to learn.

Every class has something new to pick up, something to improve, or a detail you missed before.
That’s what keeps it interesting.

🌐 GracieSemo.com | 📞 (573)587-5664
📍 3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

If you’ve been thinking about trying a class, this is your sign.Nobody walks in knowing what they’re doing.You show up, ...
06/15/2026

If you’ve been thinking about trying a class, this is your sign.

Nobody walks in knowing what they’re doing.
You show up, learn something new, and before long it starts to feel familiar.

🌐 GracieSemo.com | 📞 (573)587-5664
📍 3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

Trying something new is a lot easier when people make you feel welcome.Nobody expects you to know everything on day one....
06/09/2026

Trying something new is a lot easier when people make you feel welcome.

Nobody expects you to know everything on day one.
Just show up, learn a little, and have some fun with it.

🌐 GracieSemo.com | 📞 (573)587-5664
📍 3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

Welcome to Gracie Humaitá SEMO, Jackson’s home for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Build confidence, self-defense skills, and community in SEMO.

You don’t have to be good at jiu-jitsu to start.Some people walk in not knowing what jiu-jitsu is on their first day. So...
06/05/2026

You don’t have to be good at jiu-jitsu to start.

Some people walk in not knowing what jiu-jitsu is on their first day. Some have been training for years.
The nice thing is everyone has something to learn.

🌐 GracieSemo.com | 📞 (573)587-5664
📍 3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

Competition has a way of sharpening everything.The details matter a little more. The pace picks up. The training focus g...
06/03/2026

Competition has a way of sharpening everything.

The details matter a little more. The pace picks up. The training focus gets tighter.
Whether you’re competing or not, this season is a good time to train.

🌐 GracieSemo.com | 📞 (573)587-5664
📍 3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

There’s something pretty cool about a room full of women learning together.Supporting each other, pushing each other, an...
06/01/2026

There’s something pretty cool about a room full of women learning together.

Supporting each other, pushing each other, and getting a little more confident every class.
The training is great, but the community is what keeps a lot of people coming back.

🌐 GracieSemo.com | 📞 (573)587-5664
📍 3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

Kids notice the difference.When instruction is clear, detailed, and consistent, they learn faster and build confidence a...
05/29/2026

Kids notice the difference.

When instruction is clear, detailed, and consistent, they learn faster and build confidence along the way.

That’s the benefit of learning from an experienced black belt instructor who has spent years studying the details.

🌐 GracieSemo.com | 📞 (573)587-5664
📍 3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

Confidence usually starts small.Asking a question. Trying something new. Getting a little better each week.Then one day ...
05/27/2026

Confidence usually starts small.

Asking a question. Trying something new. Getting a little better each week.
Then one day you realize you carry yourself differently.

🌐 GracieSemo.com | 📞 (573)587-5664📍 3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

We’ll be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.Today we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service t...
05/25/2026

We’ll be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Today we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Little kids classes are basically organized chaos in the best way.They’re moving, laughing, learning, and burning off a ...
05/24/2026

Little kids classes are basically organized chaos in the best way.

They’re moving, laughing, learning, and burning off a whole lot of energy.
Somewhere in all of it, confidence starts showing up too.

Our summer session starts next week ☀️
Don’t miss out, sign up today.

🌐 GracieSemo.com | 📞 (573)587-5664
📍 3210 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

Address

3210 Old Cape Road
Jackson, MO
63755

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 7pm
Tuesday 5am - 7pm
Wednesday 5am - 7pm
Thursday 5am - 7pm
Friday 5am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 10am
Sunday 6am - 11pm

Telephone

+15732716346

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