BJJ Near Avondale, Without Changing Your Commute
Avondale folks know Milwaukee Avenue well, from the bakeries and shops of the Polish Village to the Blue Line running underneath it all. Brazil 021 Chicago is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy on Chicago Ave in West Town, and it fits neatly into a Blue Line routine. Train before work, after work, or on Saturday morning. Brazil 021 is a Chicago BJJ academy led by world champion black belts.
We are part of an international Brazil 021 team with schools in Brazil, the US and Canada, founded by black belts Andre “Negão” Terencio and Hannette Staack. The mat feels like a neighborhood gym, though: friendly, patient, and built for people with jobs and families.
Not sure which class fits? Tell us your schedule when you book, and we will point you to the right first class. Many Avondale students start with one beginner class a week and add more once the routine clicks.
Getting to Our BJJ Gym From Avondale
Take the Blue Line inbound toward downtown and get off at the Chicago stop. From there, the #66 Chicago Ave bus runs east and west along Chicago Ave, where the academy sits on the second floor at 2643 W Chicago Ave, just west of Western Ave.
Driving in? Street parking is available on Chicago Ave and the side streets.
BJJ Avondale Chicago Classes for Adults and Kids
New adults start in Fundamentals, a Gi class that teaches the basics in a calm, safe way. If you would rather train without the uniform, there is a beginner No-Gi class on Friday evenings.
For kids, the program is about more than technique. They learn to listen, take turns, follow a coach’s instructions and keep trying when something is hard. Parents tell us those habits show up at home and at school.
- Adults Beginners (Gi): Mon & Wed 6:30 PM, Tue & Thu 6:30 AM
- Adults Beginners (No-Gi): Fri 6:30 PM
- Kids Class 1 (ages 3–6): Tue & Thu 4:15 PM, Sat 10:00 AM
- Kids Class 2 (ages 7–12): Tue & Thu 5:00 PM, Sat 10:30 AM
Why Hobbyists Stay
You do not need to be a fighter. Students here are people who wanted a workout that holds their attention and a group of training partners who look out for each other. Our instructors include a 7x World Champion and a longtime IBJJF head referee, and they coach without ego.
That is part of why Brazil 021 Chicago holds a 4.9-star rating from 80 Google reviews. Come try one class for free and see how it feels.
