The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Essentials Challenge

Complete the challenge and we'll give you 12-Weeks of FREE Training.

Click here to schedule your onboarding.

It is the EXACT program that has helped our clients....

-Lose Hundreds of Pounds

-Build Coordination, Flexibility, Strengh, and Conditioning.

-Progress Faster Than Their Peers

-Get Ready for Their First Competition

-Train Harder and More Sustainably.

Here's What to Expect

First: You’re going to CRUSH your fitness goals.

Not with burpees. Not with hours on the treadmill—nobody wants that.

We’re talking real results, from fun, sport-specific drills that build flexibility, coordination, and unbelievable cardio.

You’ll be moving like an athlete—even if you're starting from zero.

Second: You’re going to learn the game.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, taught by instructors who’ve lived and breathed it their entire lives.

They’re not just good.

We searched for YEARS to find these guys and convince them to come to OP.

They’re among the best in the world.

Before you know it, you’ll be out there moving, thinking, and training like someone who belongs—because you do. No unspoken rules to get caught by, you'll learn everything a new person needs to know.

Third: You’re going to be part of the team.

Let’s be honest—making friends as an adult is terrible.

But at Jiu-Jitsu? It’s easy. It’s natural. It just happens.

You’ll be surrounded by people just like you—starting fresh, hungry to grow, and pushing each other to get better.

It’s not just a gym. It’s a team. A community. A family.

You’re going to love it. Believe me.

Meet the Team

Profesor Vinicius Gimenes

'Profesor' in portuguese translating literally to teacher in english. Vinicius is a true master of sport, with over thirty-five years of experience competing, training, and teaching Jiu-JItsu. He has promoted twenty eight individuals to the rank of black belt over his tenure and has lead E3 Jiu-Jitsu's team since 2018.

Head Instructor

Leon Mendonca

Leon is a Brazilian JIu-Jitsu Black Belt from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. He has trained under Vinicius since he was young boy, with over fifteen years of JIu-Jitsu experience and has been an active competitor with many titles in the IBJJF circuit. including World titles at Purple and Brown belt as well as Brazilian Nationals an European championship titles.

Instructor

Ben Coate

Ben is the first American to be promoted to Black Belt under Profesor Vinicius. Involved with grappling, whether through wrestling or Brazilian jiu-jitsu, essentially his entire life. He has been training for over twelve years and remains involved in both the MMA and BJJ scene. Ben has been writing about combat sports since 2017. He has interviewed and profiled some of MMA's biggest stars, including multiple UFC champions.

Instructor

Charlie Tietgen

Charlie got his start training locally in Overland Park before meeting Vinicius in 2018. He spent four years living with Vinicius and three of his students before the covid-19 pandemic. During the shutdowns he spent his time living with the Studio 76 Team based out of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Charlie trained with them for 2 years before taking on the role of onboarding coach here at E3 in 2022. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with nine years of experience and the second American Black belt under Prof. Gimenes

Instructor

TESTIMONIALS

What Others Are Saying

Steven Bowen

"From the first moment you walk through the doors everyone here makes you feel like you've always been here. So welcoming and kind are the owners. You don't need to know a thing about Jiu-Jitsu."

Ray Brovont

"Great place to train with some of the best people I know. I can't think of any other gym I would want to continue my Jiu-Jitsu journey with. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try."

Darrick Baker

"Great place to learn BJJ! All of the members are so welcoming and fun to train with!"