Gracie Barra Jefferson City is Jefferson City’s newest Brazilian jiu-jitsu school. It joins a legacy of over 700 Gracie Barra Brazilian jiu-jitsu schools worldwide. We are so excited to bring this amazing martial art to Jefferson City, MO, and the surrounding area.
Gracie Barra Jefferson City provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu instruction in a structured environment, following the Gracie Barra Code of Conduct and Gracie Barra Etiquette. Our school provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu programs, which are fit for students of all different knowledge levels.
We offer both private and group classes that focus on character growth and self improvement, and we believe that the techniques and values learned in our programs can better your life, on and off the mats. Learn more about our programs here.
For any questions feel free to fill out the form below and someone from the Gracie Barra Jefferson City team will contact you soon!
Our Weekly Schedule
Our Instructors
Coach Jose Arias
ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Assistant Instructor and Program Director Purple Belt Coach Jose was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. He loved to stay active and was part of the Dominican Republic’s national swimming team, leading him to compete in the Atlanta Olympic trials for swimming. Coach Jose moved to the United States in 1999 where he found …
Coach Kirsten Allen
ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Assistant Instructor Brown Belt Coach Kirsten grew up outside of Nashville, Tennessee where she lived half of her childhood. She attended a Private Christian school and was very active with her school and church. Coach Kirsten played softball and enjoyed mountain biking as well as hiking with family and friends nearly every weekend. After moving …
Coach Luke Lamb
ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Assistant Instructor Purple Belt Coach Luke Lamb grew up in western New York. He spent most of his time hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, and wrestling. His wrestling career began at age 8. After 12 years of competing, he left the sport and moved to Missouri for a girl. She would become his beautiful, loving wife …
Coach Nathan Miller
Assistant Instructor Purple Belt Assistant Instructor Nathan Miller was born and raised in Jefferson City until a house fire took him and his family to Russellville, where he lived until he married his wife. He is now back in Jefferson City with his wife and two kids. Nathan always wanted to compete in wrestling, but …
Coach Ritchie Conley
Assistant Instructor Blue Belt Ritchie is a graduate of Jefferson City High School, Class of 2006, where he played several sports including Wrestling. Ritchie married his wife Hannah in 2010 and they have 2 children (Clara & Remi), both who train as part of the Gracie Barra family. Ritchie graduated from University of Louisiana at …
Coach Rob Warner
ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Head Instructor Brown Belt Coach Rob is the owner and full time certified instructor of Gracie Barra Jefferson City. He was born in central, Missouri. He lived on a cattle farm and grew up hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. This laid back lifestyle lent plenty of time for his love of God, family, and …
Coach Shaun Vanover
Assistant Instructor Purple Belt Born and raised with a military family, Coach Shaun was fortunate to see many places and experience many cultures. He spent most of his youth in Ft. Leonard Wood area where he enjoyed playing Basketball and practicing Taekwondo. After graduating from Waynesville High School, Coach Shaun moved to Portland Or. where …
Coach Trevor Isringhausen
ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Assistant Instructor Purple Belt Coach Trevor was born in Alton, Illinois but grew up in mural town of Cuba, Missouri. He graduated from Jefferson City High school. While earning his Doctorates Degree in Pharmacy at UMKC he met his lovely wife. They now have four young children and value spending time as a family. He …
