Who Books BJJ Private Lessons
A private lesson is the fastest way to get answers to your own questions. Instead of following the class plan, the hour is built around you: your body type, your problem positions and what you want to get better at next.
Students book privates for all kinds of reasons.
- New students who want a calm start before joining group classes
- Competitors preparing for a specific tournament
- Busy people whose schedules do not match class times
- Experienced students stuck on one part of their game
- Anyone who prefers to learn in a private, low-pressure setting
What a Private Lesson Looks Like
Every private starts with a short conversation about what you want from the session. Your coach then builds the lesson around it, teaching technique step by step, watching you drill and fixing small details that are easy to miss in a big class. Depending on your goals, you may finish with positional rounds so you can test the new material right away.
Some students book a single session to solve one problem. Others book regularly to build a plan over time.
Because the session is yours, you can ask as many questions as you want, slow down on a tricky detail or repeat a move until it finally clicks.
What You Can Work On
Any part of the game is on the table, gi or no-gi. If you are not sure where to start, your coach will watch you move and suggest the area that will help most.
- Fundamentals and self-defense for complete beginners
- Guard retention, sweeps and passing
- Escapes from mount, side control and back control
- Competition game plans, rules and scoring
- Specific techniques you have struggled to make work
Why Train Privately at Brazil 021 Chicago
Private lessons are taught one-on-one by a black belt. Our team is led by co-founders Andre “Negão” Terencio, a 6th-degree black belt and longtime IBJJF head referee, and Hannette Staack, a 5th-degree black belt, 7x World BJJ Champion and 3x ADCC Champion. Black belts Sharon Gosun, Vinicius Pereira and John Thompson round out the team.
Their experience at the highest level comes through as patient, practical coaching. Our students rate the academy 4.9 stars across 80 Google reviews.
How to Book a Private Lesson
Private lessons are by appointment. Call (866) 977-7021 or email [email protected], share your goals and the times that work for you, and we will match you with a coach. Let us know whether you want gi or no-gi and anything about injuries or past experience so the lesson starts in the right place.
Bring your gi or no-gi gear, water and sandals. We are at 2643 W Chicago Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60622, close to the Blue Line and the #66 Chicago Ave bus.
