https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/piratablog-spot daily 0.75 2020-11-30 https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/piratablog-spot/blog-post-title-one-ayprd monthly 0.5 2020-05-19 https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/about daily 0.75 2022-01-03 https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/instructors daily 0.75 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9826f2f5f5676b69f36c34/1603809985248-DWIJ3WR80VWLF0YW0CJZ/F2WPRO28-1433.jpg Instructors - Devin Pirata Devin Pirata is a 1st degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Jared Weiner and Kyle Watson representing the Tac Team Association. Devin (aka Pirate) is the owner and head instructor of Pirata Jiu Jitsu and has over 17 years of training and teaching experience in the martial, at the same time staying active competing Nationally/ Internationally in the sport of Jiu Jitsu. Known for his intense and intentional style of teaching and training, Devin is one of the most sought out instructors in the KC Metro area for group and competition classes as well as private classes. As a competitor, Devin has won and placed in some of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s most prestigious tournaments, but more importantly has helped lead many competitors to win and place at the highest levels of the sport. Some of Pirata’s recent competition accomplishments: BLACK BELT: 2023 CXBJJ St. Louis, MO Super Fight Champion 2022 Fuji World Pro Springfield, MO Super Fight Champion 2021 Fuji World Pro Carbondale, Ill Super Fight Champion- Main Event 2021 IBJJF Dallas Open No Gi Heavyweight Champion (M1) 2021 IBJJF Dallas Open Gi Weight and Absolute Bronze Medalist (M1) BROWN BELT: 2019 IBJJF American National No Gi Weight and Absolute Champion (M1) 2019 IBJJF American National Gi Heavyweight Champion (M1) 2019 Ultimate Absolute Super Fight Champion - Awarded Submision Of The Night 2018 IBJJF No Gi Pan American Heavyweight Champion (M1) 2017 IBJJF No Gi Pan American Middle Heavyweight 2nd place (Adult) 2017 Fight To Win 28 Super Fight Champion Multiple Time IBJJF Open Champion and Medalist throughout the colored belts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9826f2f5f5676b69f36c34/7ac6bed9-aee9-4901-b6e2-10c7a739112f/image3.jpeg Instructors - Brooke Honeycutt Littlewood Brooke is black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Devin Pirata and David Vava Littlewood and is the Co-head and fundamentals instructor at Pirata Jiu Jitsu. In her competitive career Brooke has stacked up an impressive resume winning many very important titles throughout the colored belts, as well as leading many of the women in her program to conquer major titles such as the IBJJF Pan American Championships. Before her promotion to brown belt, Brooke was ranked number 1 in the world in the Adult Middleweight division at purple belt. Here are some of her accomplishments: BLACK BELT: 2025 IBJJF Chicago Spring Open Lightweight Champion (Adult) 2025 IBJJF Pan American Lightweight Champion (M1) 2024 IBJJF No Gi Worlds Middleweight World Champion (M1) 2024 IBJJF No Gi Worlds Absolute 3rd Place (M1) 2024 IBJJF Pan American Lightweight Champion (M1) 2024 IBJJF Pan American Absolute 2nd Place (M1) 2023 IBJJF No Gi Worlds Middleweight World Champion (M1) 2023 IBJJF Nashville Open Weight and Absolute No Gi Champion (M1) 2023 IBJJF KC Open Weight and Absolute Champion (M1) BROWN BELT: 2022 IBJJF Masters Worlds Lightweight World Champion PURPLE BELT: 2021 IBJJF Pan American Champion (Adult) 2021 IBJJF No Gi Pan American Third Place 2021 IBJJF Kansas City Open Absolute Champion 2021 IBJJF Dallas Open Champion 2020 IBJJF Atlanta Open Champion BLUE BELT: 2019 IBJJF American National Champion Weight and Absolute 2019 IBJJF American National No Gi Weight Second Place Multiple Time IBJJF Open Champion and Medalist Ultimate Absolute Superfight Champion WHITE BELT: 2017 IBJJF American National Champion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9826f2f5f5676b69f36c34/a07f0480-aebd-4479-ae4e-c4445020f985/IMG_7936.jpg Instructors - Bianca Chasten Bianca is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Devin Pirata and David Vava Littlewood (VavaPirata Team West Owner and Head instructor). While only technically training and competing in the sport of Jiu Jitsu for a little under 2 years, Bianca has been around the martial art for 15 years as she is the wife of head instructor Devin Pirata, so her experience goes well beyond her training. In her 2 years of competition in the sport, she has amassed an incredible resume, showing her true dedication and passion for the art. She is currently ranked #1 in the world at Master 1 in her weight class. Here are some of her recent accomplishments: PURPLE BELT: 2025 IBJJF Chicago Spring Open Champion (M1) 2024 IBJJF Masters Worlds 3rd Place (M1) 2023 IBJJF No Gi Worlds Heavyweight World Champion (M1) BLUE BELT: 2023 IBJJF Dallas Open Weight and Absolute Champion (M1) 2021 IBJJF Masters Worlds Silver Medalist 2021 IBJJF Pan American Champion Weight and Absolute (M1) 2021 IBJJF Kansas City Open Champion Weight and Absolute (M1) 2021 IBJJF Oklahoma City Open Gi/No Gi Champion Weight and Absolute (M1) 2021 Fuji Missouri State Champion WHITE BELT: 2021 IBJJF Dallas Open Silver Medalist https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/home daily 1.0 2023-02-01 https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-08-05 https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/programs daily 0.75 2022-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9826f2f5f5676b69f36c34/56314a27-7e91-4d60-9b64-eff2901a48f0/IMG_9782.jpg Programs - KIDS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the perfect combination of fun, physical activity, and learning. We teach both Jiu Jitsu and important values. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teaches respect, self-control, teamwork and a positive mental attitude! In each session, we focus on character development as well as specific self-defense techniques that are designed to protect a smaller martial artist against a larger, stronger opponent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9826f2f5f5676b69f36c34/3e4fed2d-02e9-4b7b-9372-8bc052e51b28/IMG_9354.jpg Programs - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class is offered in both the fundametal and all level class structure. Fundamentals class is revolved around the most basic principles and foundational techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, making it perfect for beginners. The All Levels jiu jitsu class will add more advancement in techniques and training methods. Suitable for everyone, but geared more towards experienced students. https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/schedule daily 0.75 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9826f2f5f5676b69f36c34/ac172bbb-2df1-4b98-a12e-4d03c0c58d94/IMG_5047.jpeg Schedule - Make it stand out https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/new-page daily 0.75 2022-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9826f2f5f5676b69f36c34/e2cf05b1-a5d5-4043-9b88-97557b8066bd/image6.jpeg New Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9826f2f5f5676b69f36c34/47d9479b-1062-465d-853c-0253d71c2f46/image1+%281%29.jpeg New Page https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/first-class-what-to-expect daily 0.75 2022-03-21 https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/memberships daily 0.75 2024-08-26 https://www.piratajiujitsu.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559681810036-QVJLRUVER46SR7I26CFC/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934918.jpg Classes - Village Obstacle Course I Tue, Thurs 5pm - 6pm Sat 9am - 10am Here, we combine free weights with squats, lunges, and high-interval exercises so that you can build strength according to your own body type and goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559681842712-7ZK1FN8MHX1BZN8X4IOH/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934898.jpg Classes - Strength & Cardio Circuit Mon, Wed, Fri 1pm - 1:45pm Welcome to your perfect lunch break workout. During this short class, we do a series of intense cross-training moves with bursts of aerobic exercise, weight lifting, and stretch breaks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559681859098-9YS627NSAY45ZHU5E1TV/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934911.jpg Classes - Basic Strength Training Sun 1pm - 2pm Work off that Sunday brunch or train for an obstacle course race! We recommend this class for those who have completed at least two level I courses within the last month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559680714081-M61EXW0RR8KBK4HQ23SX/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934905+copy.jpg Classes - Pull Your Weight II Tue, Fri 8am - 9am Sun 10am - 11am Here we incorporate cardio intervals between rope exercises to help you build leaner muscles. This class is for those who have taken at least four sessions of Pull Your Weight I. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559680584642-1V92PAJAKX63LS9RGGN4/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934908.jpg Classes - Pull Your Weight I Mon, Thurs 12pm – 12:45pm Sat 11am – 11:45am By combining battle ropes, pulleys, and rope climbing, this beginner level class will help you grow muscle, build endurance, and put your metabolism to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559681823623-Z4UXUA1RPEKHRYL7LDRL/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934915.jpg Classes - Village Obstacle Course II Sat 10am - 11am Sun 11am - 12pm This is our favorite weekend activity. More than a class, our beginner obstacle course is designed to be fun! It’s like being back at summer camp without the drama.