Academy profile

Welcome Mat Gym

Olathe, Kansas

Google: 4.7 (35 reviews)Yelp: 5.0 (39 reviews)

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About Welcome Mat Gym

Welcome Mat has a 50 year history of teaching martial arts in Kansas City, offering coaching in Judo, Sambo, Jiu Jitsu, and related grappling and striking disciplines for all ages and skill levels.

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The West Side Martial Arts Club is an MMA training center and fight school offering Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with a focus on culture, tradition, strength in character and spirit, and community in the South Bay area.

Class Hours

Saturday: 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 5–8 PM
Tuesday: 4–8 PM
Wednesday: 5–8 PM
Thursday: 4–8 PM
Friday: 5–8 PM

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4.7

35 Google reviews

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5.0

39 Yelp reviews

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Programs & Highlights

Programs & Classes

Gi BJJ
Fundamentals
Competition Training
Wrestling
Judo
Sambo
MMA
Muay Thai
Kickboxing
Boxing
Striking
Kids BJJ

Amenities

Good for kids

Instructors & Team

th Dan

Key Features

Muay Thai
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
MMA training
South Bay community reach
Fight school culture and lineage

Ideal For

Individuals seeking MMA, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu training
Residents of South Bay including Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Hawthorne, Torrance, Inglewood, and El Segundo

Instructors

Instructor Spotlight

You’ll learn from a coaching team connected to the academy’s long martial arts lineage, with instruction that emphasizes structure, tradition, and steady progress. Across Gi BJJ, Fundamentals, Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Kids BJJ, you can expect hands-on guidance that supports both beginners and experienced students. The teaching style is built to help you develop practical skills while feeling part of a community that values character as much as performance.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What BJJ classes does Welcome Mat Gym offer?

Welcome Mat Gym offers Gi BJJ, Fundamentals, Competition Training, and Kids BJJ alongside wrestling, judo, sambo, MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, and striking. The curriculum gives students in Olathe a broad path through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and related grappling and stand-up arts.

Is Welcome Mat Gym good for beginners?

Yes, Welcome Mat Gym includes a Fundamentals program that supports new students entering BJJ and martial arts training. Its coaching approach serves all ages and skill levels, which makes it a practical starting point for beginners in Olathe, KS.

Where is Welcome Mat Gym in Olathe, KS?

Welcome Mat Gym is at 420 E Santa Fe St in Olathe, KS. The location gives local students a convenient spot for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA training, and striking classes in the city.

Does Welcome Mat Gym teach kids' BJJ?

Yes, Kids BJJ is part of the program lineup at Welcome Mat Gym. The academy is also marked as good for kids, making it a family-friendly option for martial arts training in Olathe.

Who teaches at Welcome Mat Gym?

The instructors listed include th Dan. The academy’s coaching reflects a 50 year history of teaching martial arts in Kansas City, with instruction built around grappling, striking, and a fight school culture grounded in tradition and community.