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Brazilian jiu-jitsu programs for kids, adults, women, officers and private students. Every program is beginner-friendly and taught by Brazil 021 black belts.
Not sure where to start?
Pick the line that sounds like you. You can always switch later, and your first class is free.
Start with Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals. Classes are built for people who have never trained.
FundamentalsKids Class 1 is for ages 3–6 and Kids Class 2 for ages 7–12, after school and Saturdays.
Kids Jiu-JitsuJump into All Levels, Advanced or No-Gi, including a dedicated competition class.
All Levels & AdvancedAdult BJJ
Gi and no-gi classes for adults and teens, from first day to competition.
Our Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals classes are beginner BJJ in Chicago done right: clear steps, friendly partners and coaches who remember what their first class felt like.
Our All Levels and Advanced classes are where advanced BJJ in Chicago gets technical: deeper positions, more live rounds and a competition class for students who want to test themselves.
Train no-gi BJJ in Chicago in shorts and a rash guard, with classes for first-timers and experienced grapplers alike.
Kids BJJ
Confidence, discipline and fun for ages 3–12, plus programs coming soon.
For parents who want more than a sport: our kids classes build confidence, discipline and real self-defense skills, so your child can handle bullying calmly, in a safe and supervised room.
Coming soonFor working parents who want their child safe, supervised and growing after school: pickup, homework time, then jiu-jitsu that builds confidence and discipline. Coming soon, and the interest list is open.
Coming soonA week-long kids BJJ summer camp in Chicago for ages 5 and up, where your child builds confidence, discipline and self-defense skills while having a blast. Returning in 2027, and the interest list hears first.
Women's & Specialty
Women's self-defense, officer training and one-on-one coaching.
Coming soonA 6-week women's BJJ and self-defense program in Chicago, coached by Hannette Staack, is coming soon. The interest list is open now.
Our Law Enforcement BJJ class brings jiu-jitsu for law enforcement in Chicago to officers and first responders every Saturday, with a focus on control, safety and staying calm.
BJJ private lessons in Chicago give you one-on-one time with a Brazil 021 black belt, planned around your goals and booked by appointment.
Most adults start in Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals. Kids start in Kids Class 1 (ages 3–6) or Kids Class 2 (ages 7–12). Experienced grapplers can join All Levels, Advanced or No-Gi.
No. Every program except the advanced classes is built for people with no experience, and your first class is free.
Gi classes use the traditional jiu-jitsu uniform and grips on the fabric. No-gi is trained in a rash guard and shorts and tends to be faster. Both teach the same core skills.
The women’s self-defense program, the kids after-school program and Summer Camp 2027 are coming soon. Join the interest list to hear dates first.
