Blue Springs Jiu-Jitsu, Inc.
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Blue Springs Jiu-Jitsu is an established educational facility that has proudly served the Kansas City area for over 33 years. As a progressive martial arts school, we are dedicated to the growth and development of our students—both on and off the mat. Our mission is to build confidence, self-esteem, and strong character in each individual through the disciplined practice of martial arts.
About the Owner
Mr. Marble is the owner of the school and a certified teacher in the state of Missouri. He holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri. With over 20 years of experience teaching high school, his passion for education and making a lasting, positive impact on others is evident in everything he does.
Mr. Marble began studying martial arts at the age of 13 and credits it with helping shape his character and discipline. He is a two-stripe black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under multiple-time world champion Master Renato Tavares. He also holds a 4th-degree black belt in Judo and a Level 6 rank in Kali under Ty Campos.
What We Teach
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Adult classes
Training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) offers powerful benefits for adults—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Whether you're looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, relieve stress, or challenge yourself in a meaningful way, BJJ delivers.
BJJ strengthens your core, improves mobility, and builds functional strength and endurance. It's often called "physical chess" because every roll requires strategy, timing, and creativity.
You'll learn how to control and neutralize threats using leverage—not brute strength. Knowing you can handle yourself physically changes how you carry yourself—and how others perceive you.
Training regularly also instills positive habits around fitness and encourages a healthier lifestyle overall.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - children's classes
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best activities a child can do—not just for fitness, but for life.
Through consistent training, kids build strength, flexibility, and improved coordination. BJJ also teaches focus and discipline, helping young minds stay sharp and goal-oriented. With increased confidence and emotional control, children are less likely to be targeted by bullies—and more likely to handle challenges with calm and responsibility.
Whether your child is shy, energetic, or somewhere in between, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helps them channel their energy in a positive, empowering way.
Come try a class and see the difference for yourself!
Kali - (Weapons Based Martial Art)
Training in the Filipino martial art of Kali (also known as Eskrima or Arnis) offers benefits that go far beyond self-defense.
This dynamic, weapons-based system also includes empty-hand techniques, making it both practical and mentally engaging. From day one, Kali teaches you how to use sticks, knives, and improvised weapons—giving you a real-world edge in self-protection.
Kali training improves coordination, speed, agility, and reflexes through focused footwork, striking drills, and fluid movement transitions. It emphasizes flow, rhythm, and pattern drills (like sinawali), helping your mind react quickly and instinctively without overthinking.
Kali trains your body, sharpens your mind, and empowers your spirit—all while teaching one of the most effective and versatile self-defense systems in the world.
Judo Program
Training in Judo offers a wide range of benefits that build strength, confidence, and character—making it one of the most well-rounded martial arts in the world.
Developed by Dr. Jigoro Kano in 1882, Judo means “the gentle way” and focuses on leverage, balance, and technique over brute force.
Judo teaches how to control or subdue an opponent using throws, trips, and takedowns. Students also learn pins, holds, and submissions to neutralize threats without the need for striking.
Regular practice develops explosive power, endurance, and full-body strength, while also improving coordination and mental toughness. Judo emphasizes respect, patience, and the importance of pushing through setbacks in order to grow.
Judo is more than just a martial art—it’s a powerful path to self-improvement.
Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, or personal growth, Judo provides the tools to become stronger, wiser, and more confident.