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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Near Wicker Park

Find Your New Hobby

Wicker Park is full of people who like to try something new. Brazil 021 Chicago offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu near Wicker Park for total beginners, with a free first class.

Kids BJJ group class photo in a Chicago park

BJJ Near Wicker Park for Curious Beginners

Between the busy Damen, North and Milwaukee intersection and the quiet paths of Wicker Park itself, this neighborhood has plenty going on. Jiu-jitsu is a hobby that gives back in a different way: real self-defense skills, steady fitness and a crew of training partners. Brazil 021 is a BJJ academy in Chicago where beginners, competitors and kids train side by side.

Brazil 021 Chicago is a Brazil 021 academy on Chicago Ave run by world-class black belts who teach without ego. You do not need to be athletic or experienced to start. You just need to show up.

Morning people can train Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 AM, and night owls can catch the Monday and Wednesday 6:30 PM beginner classes. Either way, you get the same patient coaching.

A no-gi class lined up at Brazil 021 Chicago, near Wicker Park
No-gi class lined up

Getting to Our BJJ Gym From Wicker Park

Take the Blue Line from the Damen stop inbound to the Chicago stop, then ride the #66 Chicago Ave bus along Chicago Ave to the academy at 2643 W Chicago Ave, 2nd Floor, just west of Western Ave. Biking down to Chicago Ave is another popular option.

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

BJJ Wicker Park Chicago Classes for Adults and Kids

Adults choose between Gi and No-Gi beginner classes. When you are ready, All Levels and advanced classes keep pushing you forward. Kids classes build discipline, focus and confidence with age-appropriate games and technique.

For Wicker Park parents, kids classes are a great way to build discipline and confidence. Children learn to listen, respect their partners and keep trying when things get tricky.

  • Adults Beginners (Gi): Mon & Wed 6:30 PM, Tue & Thu 6:30 AM
  • Adults Beginners (No-Gi): Fri 6:30 PM
  • All Levels (Gi): Tue & Thu 6:30 PM
  • Kids classes for ages 3–6 and 7–12: Tue, Thu and Sat
Brazilian jiu-jitsu near Wicker Park: young students lined up for classChicago BJJ near Wicker Park: the professors drilling technique

Why New Students Feel at Home

Your first class starts with a warm welcome and a coach who walks you through the basics. Training partners help each other, and sparring is always controlled.

Hannette Staack, a 7x World BJJ Champion, co-founded Brazil 021, and her approach shapes the whole room: high standards and a lot of kindness. Book your free class today.

Wicker Park Landmarks & Nearby Neighborhoods

Your local
BJJ gym.

For BJJ near Wicker Park, Brazil 021 Chicago is an easy trip from the Damen/North/Milwaukee intersection. Hop on the Blue Line at the Damen stop, ride inbound to the Chicago stop, and take the #66 Chicago Ave bus west to 2643 W Chicago Ave, 2nd Floor. The #49 Western Ave bus also runs south to Chicago Ave. Whether you spend weekends in Wicker Park itself or work near the Flat Iron Arts Building, our Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes near Wicker Park fit around a busy week. The first class is free.

Around Wicker Park

  • Wicker Park (the park)Families who play in Wicker Park can bring kids to our Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday classes.
  • the Damen/North/Milwaukee intersectionThe neighborhood's main crossroads, right by the Damen Blue Line stop many students use.
  • Flat Iron Arts BuildingArtists and creatives working around the Flat Iron Arts Building often look for a training routine outside the studio.
  • Damen Blue Line stopBoard here and ride inbound to the Chicago stop, then take the #66 west.

Inside the Academy

See the mats.

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

Students and instructors at the Brazil 021 Chicago academy
Adult BJJ class training at Brazil 021 Chicago
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

BJJ Near Wicker Park FAQs

Common questions.

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From the Damen Blue Line stop, how do I get to Brazilian jiu-jitsu class?

Ride inbound to the Chicago stop and transfer to the #66 Chicago Ave bus heading west to 2643 W Chicago Ave, 2nd Floor.

Is BJJ a good fit for creatives working near the Flat Iron Arts Building?

Many students like that jiu-jitsu is part puzzle, part workout. Evening beginner classes start at 6:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Can Wicker Park kids BJJ students start as young as 3?

Yes. Kids Class 1 is for ages 3 to 6 and meets Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15 to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 to 10:30 AM.

Do you offer Wicker Park jiu-jitsu classes for adults who have tried other gyms?

Yes. Adults All Levels (Gi) runs Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 PM, and Adults Advanced (Gi) runs Monday at 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM and Friday at 6:30 AM.

What is it like to try no-gi for the first time as a Wicker Park resident?

Friday’s Adults Beginners (No-Gi) class, 6:30 to 7:30 PM, covers the basics without the uniform at a pace that suits new students.

Is martial arts training safe for Wicker Park adults over 40?

Our beginner classes are taught in a calm, safe way, and you train at your own pace. Many students start with one class a week and build from there.

Does the BJJ gym near Wicker Park run a summer camp for kids?

Kids Summer Camp 2027 is planned for kids age 5 and up, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily for a week. Dates are to be announced, and the interest list hears first.

Are there self-defense classes near Wicker Park designed for women?

Women’s BJJ & Self-Defense is coming soon, a planned 6-week program coached by Hannette Staack on awareness, escaping common grabs and confidence. Join the interest list to be notified.