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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies in Chicago, IL

30 of the 224 martial arts schools we list in Chicago have bjj instruction available.

This directory features martial arts academies offering dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for adult beginners, youth, and advanced competitors. Academies in this section provide ground-grappling curriculum, covering positional control, joint locks, and chokes in both traditional Gi and No-Gi formats. Before calling, confirm whether the school requires proprietary academy uniforms or allows neutral white/blue/black gis.

  1. 606 Karate & Self-Defense

    5307 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615-5728

    12:00 pm-1:00 pm, 7:30 pm-8:00 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. BJJ X Yoga Studio

    3700 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609-2118

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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  3. Bender Martial Arts and Fitness

    5547 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-1125

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters

    2778 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-1323

    BJJ / grappling
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  5. Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

    1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-2528

    MMA
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  6. Chicago School Of Grappling

    722 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607-3987

    BJJ / grappling
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  7. Copa Jiu-Jitsu

    3727 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60613

    BJJ / grappling
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  8. Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

    226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

    Mon 12am-12am, Tue 12am-12am, Wed 12am-12am, Thu 12am-12am, Fri 12am-12am, Sat 12am-12am, Sun 12am-12am

    BJJ / grappling
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  9. GB Chicago West Loop

    Chicago, IL

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  10. Grassroots Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness

    10940 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643-3228

    BJJ / grappling
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  11. Hybrid Martial Arts & Fitness

    3933 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-4227

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  12. Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    4101 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

    BJJ / grappling
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  13. Mission MMA & Fitness

    1620 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-2502

    MMA
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  14. Molinaro Jiu Jitsu

    3260 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

    BJJ / grappling
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  15. Movimento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Chicago

    2139 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4644

    BJJ / grappling
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  16. Movimento Brazillian Jiu Jitsu

    770 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-5972

    BJJ / grappling
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  17. North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    3649 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634-2753

    BJJ / grappling
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  18. Panthers Martial Arts Taekwondo

    5438 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-2620

    Karate / taekwondo
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  19. Project Achilles - Mixed Martial Arts - BJJ - Muay Thai - Self Defense - Concealed Carry Licence - Kid BJJ - Kid Muay Thaï

    9 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-6541

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  20. Pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    6019 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631-2519

    BJJ / grappling
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  21. Rio Jiu Jitsu Academy

    1673 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-5321

    BJJ / grappling
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  22. Rise Training Academy

    8300 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620-1924

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  23. Roadrunner Submission Grappling

    906 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-4449

    BJJ / grappling
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  24. TDC MMA + Fitness

    2450 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60612

    MMA
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  25. TDC South Loop

    1720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-1465

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  26. Taylor Biagi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    1463 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

    BJJ / grappling
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  27. Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu

    508 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-1506

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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  28. Team Fumaca Academy

    1617 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-5507

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  29. UFC Gym

    3215 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
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  30. Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    2128 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

    10am - 10:45am

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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Verify uniform rules before buying gear: Many academies require students to purchase school-branded gis ($120–$180) and rash guards rather than third-party equipment.

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Good to know

How much do monthly BJJ classes cost on average?

Unlimited BJJ memberships in the US typically range from $130 to $220 per month under 6-month or 12-month contracts. Drop-in single class fees range from $20 to $35, while initial registration packages with a uniform cost around $150 to $250.

What gear do I need for my first BJJ class?

For a trial class, standard athletic shorts without zippers and a fitted t-shirt or rash guard are sufficient. Once enrolled, Gi classes require a BJJ-specific cotton kimono and belt ($80–$160), while No-Gi classes require a ranked or plain rash guard and board shorts.

How often should a beginner train BJJ each week?

Attending 2 to 3 fundamental classes per week allows steady skill development while granting adequate recovery time for joints and muscles. Most adult practitioners adapt to regular sparring conditioning within 4 to 6 weeks of consistent attendance.