# Square One Jiu Jitsu Academy

> Square One Jiu Jitsu Academy is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy in downtown Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City metro area. Founded in 2023 by Josh Smith (black belt from Renato Tavares in 2023; joined Robert Drysdale's Zenith BJJ in 2026) and Heidi Smith (purple belt). It is a Zenith BJJ affiliate under Robert Drysdale. It offers Gi and No-Gi classes for adults (13+) and kids (5–12). The first class is free; memberships are month-to-month with no contract and no enrollment fee. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 79 Google reviews.

## Location & contact
- Address: 2 SW 4th St, Ste D, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
- Phone: (816) 287-0492
- Email: contact@squareonejj.com
- Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zTGz4gndt5DXWKRH6
- Serves: Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Greenwood, Lake Lotawana, Raymore, Raytown, Independence, Grandview, Kansas City and the greater Kansas City area

## Programs
- Adult Gi (ages 13+): jiu-jitsu in the traditional uniform. https://squareonejj.com/programs/adult-bjj
- Adult No-Gi (ages 13+): grappling in rash guard and shorts. https://squareonejj.com/programs/adult-bjj
- Youth Jiu Jitsu (ages 5–12, gi). https://squareonejj.com/programs/kids-bjj
- Youth No-Gi (ages 5–12). https://squareonejj.com/programs/kids-bjj

## Weekly class schedule
- Monday: Adult Gi 6:00 AM–7:30 AM; Youth Jiu Jitsu 5:30 PM–6:30 PM; Adult No-Gi 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Tuesday: Youth Jiu Jitsu 5:30 PM–6:30 PM; Adult Gi 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Wednesday: Adult Gi 6:00 AM–7:30 AM; Adult No-Gi 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Thursday: Youth No-Gi 5:30 PM–6:30 PM; Adult Gi 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Friday: Adult No-Gi 6:00 AM–7:30 AM
- Saturday: no classes
- Sunday: no classes
Live schedule and booking: https://squareonejj.com/schedule

## Hours (follow the class schedule; no open mat)
- Monday: 6:00 AM–7:30 AM, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
- Tuesday: 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM–7:30 AM, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Thursday: 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM–7:30 AM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed

## Pricing (per month)
- One student: $175
- Family of two: $290
- Family of three: $370
- Family of four or more: $420
- Month-to-month — no long-term contract
- No enrollment fee
- Your first class is free
Details: https://squareonejj.com/pricing

## Coaches
- Josh Smith — Black belt, Owner / Head Coach. Josh co-founded Square One Jiu Jitsu Academy in downtown Lee's Summit in 2023 and serves as its head coach. Josh received his black belt from Renato Tavares in 2023 and joined Robert Drysdale's Zenith BJJ team in 2026. He leads the academy's adult program with an emphasis on sound fundamentals, thoughtful instruction and a room where both everyday students and competitors can grow.
- Heidi Smith — Purple belt, Co-owner / Youth Program Lead. Heidi co-founded Square One with Josh in 2023. A purple belt, she leads the academy's youth program and builds the welcoming, family-centered culture that Square One brings to adults and kids in Lee's Summit.
- Eric Ohler — Purple belt, Coach. Coach Eric is an accomplished grappler and purple belt with seven years of jiu-jitsu experience. He helps coach the adult team, both in class and at tournaments.
- Bradley Brattin — Wrestling Coach. Coach Brad is a longtime wrestler with prior MMA experience who coaches wrestling at the middle and high school levels. At Square One, he helps everyone sharpen their stand-up game.

## Values
- Every kind of student belongs: Whether you want to compete or just train a few nights a week, there's a place for you here.
- Train the right way from day one: We teach the details early so good habits come first.
- Nobody does it alone: Training partners, families and coaches build this academy together.

## FAQ
### What should I wear to my first class?
Comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — a fitted t-shirt or rash guard and shorts or athletic pants without zippers or pockets. Remove jewelry and trim your nails. Bring a water bottle and sandals for walking off the mat. Let us know when you schedule your free class and we'll tell you what to expect.

### What ages do you teach?
Our youth classes (Youth Jiu Jitsu and Youth No-Gi) are for kids ages 5 to 12. Students 13 and older train in our adult classes (Adult Gi and Adult No-Gi). The minimum age is 5.

### I've never trained and I'm not in shape. Can I still join?
Yes. Most of our students started with no experience. Every class welcomes beginners, and our coaches teach fundamentals from day one. You get in shape by training — you don't need to be in shape to start.

### Do I have to sign a contract?
No. Memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contract and no enrollment fee. Your first class is free.

### Do you have an open mat?
Not currently. All training happens in our scheduled classes, Monday through Friday.

### Are women welcome?
Absolutely. Women train at Square One and are part of our coaching team.

### What's the difference between Gi and No-Gi?
Gi classes train in the traditional jiu-jitsu uniform (kimono), where grips on the collar and sleeves shape the game. No-Gi classes train in athletic clothing, rash guard and shorts. No-Gi is a faster style of grappling. Both teach the same core grappling, and many students train both.

## Key pages
- [Free trial class](https://squareonejj.com/free-trial)
- [New here? What to expect](https://squareonejj.com/new-here)
- [Adult jiu jitsu](https://squareonejj.com/programs/adult-bjj)
- [Kids jiu jitsu](https://squareonejj.com/programs/kids-bjj)
- [Schedule](https://squareonejj.com/schedule)
- [Pricing](https://squareonejj.com/pricing)
- [About & coaches](https://squareonejj.com/about)
- [Contact & directions](https://squareonejj.com/contact)