Coming soon · Interest list open

Women's Self-Defense Classes in Chicago

Feel ready, not afraid

A 6-week women's BJJ and self-defense program in Chicago, coached by Hannette Staack, is coming soon. The interest list is open now.

Format · 6-week program

Coach · Prof. Hannette Staack

Experience · None needed

Women's self-defense class at Brazil 021 Chicago

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What Women's BJJ & Self-Defense Will Include

Built for real life.

This program is for women who want to feel more prepared in everyday life. Over six weeks you will learn how to spot trouble early, break free from common grabs and use leverage-based jiu-jitsu that works when the other person is bigger or stronger. No experience is needed, and you can train in comfortable athletic clothes. Join the interest list and you will hear about dates and details before anyone else.

Awareness and prevention

Learn to recognize risky situations early and create distance before anything starts.

Escape common grabs

Practice simple ways to break free from wrist grabs, holds and being pinned.

Leverage over strength

Jiu-jitsu technique lets you control and escape someone larger than you.

Real confidence

Steady practice with supportive partners builds calm you can carry into daily life.

How It Works

How a class works

1

Warm up

Light movement gets you comfortable and ready to train.

1

Learn

Hannette breaks each technique into clear, simple steps.

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Practice

You drill with a partner at your own pace until the move feels natural.

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Apply

You try the technique in realistic situations so it holds up under pressure.

Who Will Coach

Hannette Staack

5th-Degree Black Belt | 7x World BJJ Champion

Hannette is a co-founder of Brazil 021, a 3x ADCC Champion and a No-Gi World Champion. She is known for clear, patient teaching that helps first-timers feel at home on the mat.

Professor Hannette Staack coaching students

Brazil 021 Chicago students and instructors team photo

Inside the Academy

See the mats.

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

Professor Hannette Staack on the mats at Brazil 021 Chicago

Hannette Staack and Andre Terencio teaching BJJ at Brazil 021 Chicago

Students and instructors at the Brazil 021 Chicago academy

Women practicing self-defense with BJJ at Brazil 021 Chicago

Women practicing BJJ self-defense escapes in Chicago

Professor Hannette Staack coaching at a jiu-jitsu event

Women's BJJ & Self-Defense FAQs

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Are there women's self-defense classes in Chicago at Brazil 021?

A 6-week women’s BJJ and self-defense program is coming soon at our academy on W Chicago Ave. Join the interest list to hear first when dates are set.

Do I need any experience?

No. The program is designed for women who have never trained. You will start with the basics and build from there.

What should I wear?

Comfortable athletic clothes. You do not need a gi or any special gear.

Who teaches the program?

Hannette Staack, a 5th-degree black belt, 7x World BJJ Champion and co-founder of Brazil 021.

Can I join regular women-friendly BJJ classes now?

Yes. Our Fundamentals classes welcome women with no experience, and your first class is free.

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