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.

09/18/2026
You don’t have to be the best in the room. You just have to keep learning.Adult training is a lot of showing up, working...
09/10/2026

You don’t have to be the best in the room. You just have to keep learning.

Adult training is a lot of showing up, working hard, getting something wrong, and trying it again. Little by little, those rounds add up.

That’s jiu-jitsu.

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

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

Two of our own stepped onto the mats this past week at IBJJF Master Worlds and IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu CON International. Compet...
09/06/2026

Two of our own stepped onto the mats this past week at IBJJF Master Worlds and IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu CON International.

Competing takes a lot of work before you ever get to the first match. Training, showing up, putting yourself through tough rounds, and being willing to test what you’ve learned.

Proud of both Preston and Rob for representing us and testing themselves.

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

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

Kids learn a lot when they’re given the chance to figure things out.Our kids classes give them a place to learn jiu-jits...
09/02/2026

Kids learn a lot when they’re given the chance to figure things out.

Our kids classes give them a place to learn jiu-jitsu, work through challenges, and build confidence along the way. Every class brings something new to learn and usually a few laughs along the way too.

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

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

There’s a lot of jiu-jitsu you can learn from someone who’s spent years learning it.Our students get black belt level in...
08/27/2026

There’s a lot of jiu-jitsu you can learn from someone who’s spent years learning it.

Our students get black belt level instruction every week. Not just techniques, but the details, timing, and problem solving that come from years on the mat.

Good instruction makes a difference.

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

👉 Schedule a FREE trial today!

Our coaches spent the weekend expanding their skills and techniques so they can bring more back to our students. Come in...
08/23/2026

Our coaches spent the weekend expanding their skills and techniques so they can bring more back to our students.

Come in and learn something new this week.

🌐 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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