Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu

Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu delivers traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instruction at 2010 Chapel Plaza Ct, Suite B, in Columbia, Missouri. The academy conducts martial arts and ground defense programs for youths, teenagers, and adult students throughout Columbia. Instruction is directed by Shawn Woods, a 3rd Degree Black Belt under J.W. Wright who has competed nationally and internationally. The coaching roster includes black belt Mark Thompson, who earned his rank under Woods after training for over two decades across Canada, France, and the United States. Youth and teen classes are instructed by Dylan, an active tournament competitor studying nutrition at the University of Missouri. Academy coursework features Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, all-belt-level grappling, women's-only jiu-jitsu, and youth programs including Mini Champions, Lil Champions, and teen classes. Training emphasizes ground control, leverage, positional escapes, and submission defense.