St. Joseph Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

03/03/2026

Some days you feel sharp. Some days you feel tired.
Some days life is heavy.
Show up anyway.
Black Belts aren’t built on motivation.
They’re built on consistency.
And remember it’s not just about you.
Your teammates need you.
The new students are watching you.
Be the example for everyone.

We grow together.
We suffer together.
We win together.

02/24/2026

Consistency over time equals success.
Not motivation. Not hype. Not talent.
Consistency.

Every class today is a chance to sharpen the blade a little more.

🔥 11:30am – Adult NoGi
Fast pace. Scrambles. Pressure. Get uncomfortable and grow.

🦁 5:10pm – Little Kids
Energy, focus, discipline. We build confidence one rep at a time.

🛡️ 5:40pm – Adult BJJ Foundations
Details matter. Strong basics win long term. White belts and beyond — this is where killers are built.

⚡ 6:30pm – Adult NoGi
Situations. Pace. Mental toughness. Leave better than you walked in.

Show up.
Train hard.
Be a great teammate.

See you on the mats. 🥋

02/16/2026

Does bedtime feel like a battle every night?

Our Little Champions program (ages 4-6) helps kids:
• listen the first time
• gain real confidence
• focus in school
• burn energy in a positive way

We keep classes small so every child gets attention.

Try a FREE class this week — just message us “TRIAL”

02/16/2026

Parents — Kids Class Age Groups Update

As our program continues to grow, we’ve organized the kids classes into the following groups:

• 4–6 years old
• 7–11 years old
• 12–15 years old

These groups are based on learning style and development, not just age. The goal is to make sure every student gets the right level of instruction, challenge, and confidence for where they are right now.

Because of that, I may occasionally move a student into a different group if it better fits their maturity, focus, or skill level. This is normal and is always done to help them improve and enjoy training more.

I also understand some families may have scheduling conflicts between siblings or activities. If that happens, please come talk to me — we can usually find a solution that still works well for your child.

My goal is always to keep training fun, productive, and something they look forward to every week.

Thank you for trusting me with your kids 🙏
— Coach Ripley

01/13/2026

Fun builds confidence. Pressure builds toughness. Culture builds everything.

11/23/2025

Coach Deryck had a NoGi super fight in St Louis a few weeks back. He came away with a quick guillotine win!

09/03/2025

This last week we had 5 members compete at the IBJJF World Championships in Las Vegas and came home with 3 medals, a bronze and two silvers! There were over 12,500 competitors at the event over the 3 days.
Come join us for a class and who knows maybe you could be the next one to bring home a World medal to St Joseph, Mo!

09/01/2025

We are excited to announce that moving forward we will be part of the Tac Team BJJ Association!
We look forward to representing Tac Team and upholding the high standard that they have set and helping to build the team even stronger in the future!

08/31/2025

08/04/2025

33 Adults in class last
Monday! We needed you in class to make even numbers, don’t miss out tonight!

510pm Little Kids
545pm Big Kids (8-15)
630pm Adults

07/15/2025

Don’t forget our new
Adult Foundations BJJ class tonight at 530pm and NoGi at 630pm!
Foundations is the perfect class for beginners just starting their BJJ journey!