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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Near Bucktown

Trade The Trail For The Mat

Bucktown runs, rides and walks The 606 every day. If you want something new to train, Brazil 021 Chicago offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu near Bucktown with a free first class.

Adult BJJ class training at Brazil 021 Chicago

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for an Active Bucktown

Plenty of Bucktown neighbors already have a routine on The 606 (the Bloomingdale Trail). Jiu-jitsu adds something running cannot: a skill you get better at every week, problem solving under pressure, and training partners who make you laugh between rounds. Brazil 021 is a BJJ gym in Chicago where beginners, competitors and kids train side by side.

Brazil 021 Chicago is a Brazil 021 academy on Chicago Ave, led by co-founders Andre “Negão” Terencio and Hannette Staack. Hannette is a 7x World BJJ Champion and 3x ADCC Champion, and she still coaches beginners with the same care as competitors.

Not sure if you are a Gi person or a No-Gi person? Try both. Plenty of students train each style during the week, and the skills carry over from one to the other.

Professors Hannette Staack and Andre Terencio teaching at Brazil 021 Chicago, near Bucktown
Professors Hannette Staack and Andre Terencio teaching

Getting to Our BJJ Gym From Bucktown

From the Damen or Western Blue Line stops, ride inbound to the Chicago stop, then use the #66 Chicago Ave bus to reach the academy. If you live near the west side of Bucktown, the #49 Western Ave bus runs south on Western to Chicago Ave, and the gym is just west of that corner.

Street parking is available on Chicago Ave and nearby side streets.

BJJ Bucktown Chicago Classes for Adults and Kids

Adults can start in the Gi or No-Gi beginner classes. Once you have the basics, All Levels classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and dedicated No-Gi classes keep things interesting. Kids train in age-based groups that teach respect, focus and how to stay calm when things get hard.

Parents like that kids classes run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings, which leaves room for school, sports and family time. Kids learn to respect their partners, follow instructions and stay calm when a position gets uncomfortable.

  • No-Gi Beginners: Friday 6:30 PM
  • All Levels (Gi): Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 PM
  • Kids ages 3–6 and 7–12: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
  • Private lessons with a black belt, by appointment
Brazilian jiu-jitsu near Bucktown: beginners drilling the fundamentalsChicago BJJ near Bucktown: a kids belt promotion

A Safe Place to Learn

Every class starts with a structured warm-up and technique taught step by step. Sparring is controlled, and coaches pair new students thoughtfully. The goal is learning, not proving a point.

Book your free class and see why Brazil 021 Chicago holds a 4.9-star rating from 80 Google reviews.

Bucktown Landmarks & Nearby Neighborhoods

Your local
BJJ gym.

If you are searching for Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Bucktown, Brazil 021 Chicago is a short transit trip south. Bucktown neighbors can catch the Blue Line inbound to the Chicago stop, then ride the #66 Chicago Ave bus west to 2643 W Chicago Ave, 2nd Floor. The #49 Western Ave bus also runs south along Western to Chicago Ave. You already know how to stay active on The 606 and around Holstein Park and Churchill Field Park; our BJJ classes near Bucktown add a skill you can build for years, starting with a free first class.

Around Bucktown

  • The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)Runners and riders from The 606 often find BJJ a good way to add strength and problem solving to their routine.
  • Holstein ParkBucktown families who use Holstein Park can bring kids to our Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday kids classes.
  • Churchill Field ParkA neighborhood park for Bucktown residents who split time between outdoor activity and the mat.

Inside the Academy

See the mats.

Real classes and real students at Brazil 021 Chicago on West Chicago Avenue.

Kids BJJ students smiling at Brazil 021 Chicago
No-gi BJJ students standing together at Brazil 021 Chicago
Hannette Staack and Andre Terencio teaching BJJ at Brazil 021 Chicago
Brazil 021 Chicago students and instructors team photo
Kids learning jiu-jitsu with their instructors in Chicago
No-gi jiu-jitsu class kneeling before training, Chicago

BJJ Near Bucktown FAQs

Common questions.

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I run The 606 most mornings. Would Brazilian jiu-jitsu near Bucktown complement that?

Many runners add BJJ for full-body strength, mobility and something to think about besides mileage. Weekday early classes at 6:30 AM can fit alongside a trail run on other days.

Which Bucktown kids BJJ class fits a 9-year-old?

Kids Class 2 is for ages 7 to 12 and meets Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM.

What route do Bucktown riders take to reach your BJJ gym?

Take the Blue Line inbound to the Chicago stop and switch to the #66 Chicago Ave bus heading west. You can also ride the #49 Western Ave bus south to Chicago Ave.

Can Bucktown adults train no-gi at an advanced level with you?

Yes. Advanced No-Gi meets Wednesday at 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM and Saturday at 8:00 AM. Prof. Vinicius “Machine” Pereira won the 2021 IBJJF No-Gi Pan Americans as a brown belt.

Is a Tuesday evening class a good entry point for Bucktown grappling newcomers?

Tuesday at 6:30 PM is Adults All Levels (Gi). If you are completely new, Monday or Wednesday at 6:30 PM (Adults Beginners Gi) is the gentlest place to start.

Can Bucktown residents try a jiu-jitsu class before signing up?

Your first class is free. Book it online or call (866) 977-7021, and tell us your schedule so we can suggest the right class.

My family plays at Holstein Park. Can a parent and kid both train martial arts here?

Yes. Kids classes run Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and adults have beginner classes on weekday mornings and evenings, so a family can build a shared routine.

Do you offer one-on-one Brazilian jiu-jitsu lessons to Bucktown clients?

Private lessons are one-on-one with a black belt and booked by appointment. Contact us to set a time.