Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Illinois
268 of the 1,220 martial arts schools we track in Illinois have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. "Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.
Chicago 38
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Chicago BJJ / grapplingMMA
5711 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646-6215
606 Karate & Self-Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5307 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615-5728
🕒 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, 7:30 pm-8:00 pm
Ascend Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
220 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611-0029
BJJ X Yoga Studio Kids classesBJJ / grappling
3700 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609-2118
Bel Air Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2657 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-6862
Bender Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
5547 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-1125
Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters BJJ / grappling
2778 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-1323
Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
2866 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Chicago School Of Grappling BJJ / grappling
722 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607-3987
Copa Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
3727 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60613
DanZan Ryu Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
Yoshitaka Karate-do, 3039 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629-2540
Double Five Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1531 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-5237
Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago BJJ / grappling
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
Dynamite Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Chicago BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
5246 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630-1609
Grassroots Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness BJJ / grappling
10940 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643-3228
Infinito Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1706 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649-4904
Jiu-Jitsu Institute BJJ / grappling
226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604-2309
Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
4101 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Molinaro Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
3260 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Movimento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Chicago BJJ / grappling
2139 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4644
Movimento Brazillian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
770 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-5972
North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
3649 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634-2753
Project Achilles - Mixed Martial Arts - BJJ - Muay Thai - Self Defense - Concealed Carry Licence - Kid BJJ - Kid Muay Thaï BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
9 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-6541
Pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
6019 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631-2519
Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Chicago BJJ / grappling
4900 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Renzo Gracie Chicago BJJ / grappling
2727 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-1320
Rio Jiu Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
1673 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-5321
Roadrunner Submission Grappling BJJ / grappling
906 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-4449
Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
4120 N Nashville Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Supreme Jiu Jitsu Chicago - Idriz Redzovic Gym BJJ / grappling
2442 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2415
Taylor Biagi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1463 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
508 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-1506
Team Fumaca Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1617 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-5507
UFC Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
3215 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
Uflacker Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
5527 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610-3100
Valko Jiu Jitsu Studio BJJ / grappling
2444 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-1648
Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling
2128 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
🕒 10am - 10:45am
Springfield 7
American Jujitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1615 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62702-4772
Empowered Martial Arts Academies Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1929 W Iles Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
Gracie Barra Springfield Free trial classBJJ / grappling
1665 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704-5358
🕒 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:42:49 +0000
Gracie Humaita JiuJitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
116 E Edwards St, Springfield, IL 62704-1901
John Geystons Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1029 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
Paladin Combatives Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
728 S 14th St, Springfield, IL 62703-1746
🕒 Monday - Friday: 4:30pm - 8pm
Springfield Karate and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
761 S Durkin Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-1311
🕒 Monday & Wednesday 6 pm-6:45 pm
Bloomington 6
Band of Brothers Martial Arts and Fitness BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1712 E Hamilton Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
Frequency Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
18 Currency Dr A, Bloomington, IL 61704
Gideon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/ Self-Defense (Bloomington) Kids classesBJJ / grappling
3302 Gerig Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
Gracie Barra Twin Cities BJJ / grappling
3 Quest Dr, Bloomington, IL 61705-8903
Savoy Hapkido Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1712 E Hamilton Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
🕒 6pm-7pm, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Victory Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1015 Ekstam Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
Naperville 6
B1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1320 N Route 59 Ste 166, Naperville, IL 60563
BJJ Lab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1701 Quincy Ave, Naperville, IL 60540-3955
Chang's Hapkido Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1233 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60540
Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1232 Field Ct, Naperville, IL 60540
Gracie Barra Naperville BJJ / grappling
1512 N Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60563
Martial Arts Training Service Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
550 Industrial Dr, Naperville, IL 60563-3900
Aurora 5
B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Naperville Kids classesBJJ / grappling
4460 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60504-4128
Cho Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1674 N Randall Rd, Aurora, IL 60506-1036
Levels Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
800 S Frontenac St, Aurora, IL 60504-3121
Lobo Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
646 S Frontenac St, Aurora, IL 60504-6102
Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu & Grappling Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1050 Corporate Blvd, Aurora, IL 60505
Champaign 5
Akosa Academy BJJ / grappling
2110 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822-1329
Battlehorse Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
406 Ginger Bend Dr, Champaign, IL 61822-3500
CU Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
2408 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822-1302
McVicker Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1808 Round Barn Rd, Champaign, IL 61821-6816
Parallel jiu jitsu BJJ / grappling
313 S Staley Rd, Champaign, IL 61822-9276
Arlington Heights 4
Brazil 021 Arlington Heights Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
516 W Campus Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(866) 977-7021 Website All Arlington Heights martial arts schools
Champion Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
19 E Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
8472624014 Website All Arlington Heights martial arts schools
Champion Jiu Jitsu Acadamy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
835 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4007
Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
27 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-1427
+12244041414 Website All Arlington Heights martial arts schools
Des Plaines 4
4 Jitz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
3906 US 98W Unit:38, Des Plaines, IL 32459
Gracie Barra Des Plaines BJJ / grappling
1587 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
MBD Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1508 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4603
Threshold Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1415 Ellinwood Ave Ste 3, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Libertyville 4
333 Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1950 N US Highway 45, Libertyville, IL 60048-9720
Black Tiger Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
410 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-1010
Core Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
342 W Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-1008
Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
281 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-1005
Mundelein 4
Chicago Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
631 N Midlothian Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060-1628
Great Lakes Aikido BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
Mundelein, IL
Lake County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1055 E High St, Mundelein, IL 60060-3117
Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
108 Terrace Dr, Mundelein, IL 60060-3826
Orland Park 4
ROL Academy of Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
15629 S 71st Ct, Orland Park, IL 60462-5135
🕒 fri, 06 feb 2026 20:48:10 gmt
Randori MMA & Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
11545 183rd Pl, Orland Park, IL 60467-4906
School of Arms BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
11555 W 183rd St, Orland Park, IL 60467
Valor Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
11321 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60467-5659
Schaumburg 4
Brazilian Top Team Schaumburg Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
455 E State Pkwy Unit 103, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Impact Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
220 E Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg, IL 60193-3119
LCCT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1154 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193-4072
Shidokan Karate Miyamoto Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1423 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
🕒 tuesday 5:15 pm
Bolingbrook 3
Champion Jiu Jitsu / Spider Gym MMA Bolingbrook Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
501 S Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Champion Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
501 S Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60490-5637
🕒 Mon 5:30am-8:30pm, Tue 5:30am-8:30pm, Wed 5:30am-8:30pm, Thu 5:30am-9pm, Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 11:30am-1:30pm
Gladiador Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
435 N Bolingbrook Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Deerfield 3
Chicago Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grappling
151 S Pfingsten Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015-4934
Cornerstone Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
444 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015-4913
🕒 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
55 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015-4901
Downers Grove 3
Blackhorse Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
2750 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515-4201
Gracie Barra Downers Grove BJJ / grappling
152 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515-2322
Team Kuma Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1311 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515-5602
Elmhurst 3
Ferro Academy Free trial classBJJ / grappling
450 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126-2002
Otto Clark Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
599 S IL Route 83, Elmhurst, IL 60126-4206
Vuk BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
176 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126-2765
Evergreen Park 3
Academy Of Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3753 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-2019
+17082471466 Website All Evergreen Park martial arts schools
Aries Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
10200 S Kedzie Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-3735
+17087368687 Website All Evergreen Park martial arts schools
Rōnin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
10200 S Kedzie Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-3735
+17082265229 Website All Evergreen Park martial arts schools
Gurnee 3
All Three Fitness and Martial Arts BJJ / grappling
4606 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
6265 Murifield Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031-5361
🕒 tuesdays at 7:30
Wrecking Ball MMA BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
905 Lakeside Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031-4007
Lombard 3
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Lombard BJJ / grappling
1060 N DuPage Ave, Lombard, IL 60148-1246
All Star Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1219 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148
GW Networks BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
112 E Sunset Ave, Lombard, IL 60148
Macomb 3
Royce Gracie Academy of Macomb- Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1601 W Jackson St, Macomb, IL 61455
The Shed Jiu Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
212 S Collins Ave, Macomb, IL 61455-1918
The Shed Jiu-jitsu Academy LLC BJJ / grappling
None, Macomb, IL
New Lenox 3
Gracie Barra New Lenox BJJ / grappling
14623 W Edison Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451-3733
Jbma Training Grounds Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
12510 W Harvey Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451-3275
Pride Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1005 W Laraway Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451-2461
O'Fallon 3
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu O'Fallon BJJ / grappling
675 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269-1919
BJJ Lifestyle Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1556 Frontage Rd, O'Fallon, IL 62269-1843
Park's Yong-In Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
101 Carson Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269
🕒 Mon-Fri 3:30pm-8:30pm
Barrington 2
Barrington Tiger Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
762 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010-2640
LCCT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Barrington BJJ / grappling
730 S Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010-4620
Benton 2
Arsenal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
101 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812
🕒 9:00am-11:30am, 06:30pm-08:30pm
iQ Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
110 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812-2101
🕒 10-11am, 5pm-9pm
Buffalo Grove 2
Brazilian Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
790 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-3708
Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense and Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1549 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4518
Carlinville 2
Grapple 113 LLC BJJ / grappling
113 S Plum St, Carlinville, IL 62626-1736
Impact Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
50 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, IL 62626
🕒 5:00pm-5:50pm, 5-5:50pm
Elgin 2
LCCT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Elgin Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
30 Dupage Ct, Elgin, IL 60120
Samurai Sprirt Jiujitsu BJJ / grappling
820 S McLean Blvrd, Elgin, IL 60123, Elgin, IL 60123-1706
Glenview 2
The Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1730 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025-2110
ZUltimate Glenview Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1515 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
Granite City 2
HeadNodHQ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2119 Pontoon Rd, Granite City, IL 62040
🕒 wed, 13 may 2026 19:32
Headnod HQ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2119 Pontoon Rd, Granite City, IL 62040-4015
🕒 wed, 13 may 2026 19:32
Huntley 2
Huntley Grappling Academy BJJ / grappling
11175 Dundee Rd, Huntley, IL 60142-9246
Z's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
11320 Kiley Dr, Huntley, IL 60142
🕒 mon, 28 mar 2022 13:38
Joliet 2
Studio Garuda Martial Arts & Human Performance Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3585 Hennepin Dr, Joliet, IL 60431-9205
Team Gladiador - Joliet Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
221 Springfield Ave, Joliet, IL 60435-7653
La Grange 2
APEX House of Grappling Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
51 E Plainfield Rd, La Grange, IL 60525-2912
Victory Martial Arts Countryside Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
6475 Joliet Rd, La Grange, IL 60525-4200
Lake Barrington 2
Akf Tiger Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
28686 W Northwest Hwy, Lake Barrington, IL 60010-5942
+18473811543 Website All Lake Barrington martial arts schools
Barrington Judo Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
28147 W Commercial Ave, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
+13125439551 Website All Lake Barrington martial arts schools
Marion 2
4:13 Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
702 N Carbon St, Marion, IL 62959-1005
Saiyan Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4503 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959-0017
Mattoon 2
Arebalo Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1005 Dewitt Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938-3223
Precision Combat Sports Kids classesBJJ / grappling
601 S 28th St, Mattoon, IL 61938
McHenry 2
Deep Water Jiujitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
2034 N Richmond Rd, McHenry, IL 60051-5419
Devine Jiu Jitsu Chicago BJJ / grappling
1245 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
Moline 2
Morrow's Academy-Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1321 1/2 5th Ave, Moline, IL 61265
Tarpein's Dojo BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2004 16th St, Moline, IL 61265-3969
Niles 2
Fit & Fight Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
9517 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714-1211
New Breed Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5647 Howard St, Niles, IL 60714-4011
🕒 Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, Sat 9am-1:30pm, Sun 10:30am-12pm
North Aurora 2
Carlson Gracie MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
190 Butterfield Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542-1353
Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
19 S Lincolnway, North Aurora, IL 60542-1645
Oswego 2
Method Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
3415 Orchard Rd, Oswego, IL 60543-5005
Submission Squad Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) BJJ / grappling
122 Kirkland Cir, Oswego, IL 60543-8726
Pekin 2
309 Jiu Jitsu Academy llc BJJ / grappling
905 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554-5848
Fir Na Dli Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
2209 E Broadway Rd, Pekin, IL 61554-2796
Plainfield 2
Krav Elite Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
16200 S Lincoln Hwy, Plainfield, IL 60586-5153
SUDA International Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
23808 W Andrew Rd, Plainfield, IL 60585
Quincy 2
Gracie Barra Quincy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
2501 Broadway St, Quincy, IL 62301-3634
🕒 Mon 11am-8pm, Tue 11am-8pm, Wed 11am-8pm, Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
3906 Broadway St, Quincy, IL 62305-2804
Rockford 2
Black Flag Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
21 Airport Dr, Rockford, IL 61109-2901
Team Haanpaa Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
4911 26th Ave, Rockford, IL 61109-1637
Roscoe 2
DeLaRosa Submission Wrestling Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5544 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073
🕒 monday - thursday 5:15 pm
Pride Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
4912 Hononegah Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073-7778
Roselle 2
Bujinkan Roselle Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
173. W Irving Park Rd, Roselle, IL 60172
Maxi MMA Jiu Jitsu Kids Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
362 E Irving Park Rd, Roselle, IL 60172-2007
St Charles 2
Misfits Jiujitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3820 Ohio Ave, St Charles, IL 60174-5460
🕒 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:31:54 +0000
The Grappler Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
40W160 Campton Crossings Dr, St Charles, IL 60175-6592
🕒 Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-5:45pm
Sycamore 2
Sal's Jiu Jitsu and Grappling Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1622 Dekalb Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178-2706
Sycamore Jiu Jitsu Club Free trial classBJJ / grappling
2445 Bethany Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178-3130
Woodstock 2
Hart Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1108 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098-2959
🕒 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:39:43 +0000
Omega Training Center BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
11908 Catalpa Ln, Woodstock, IL 60098-7629
🕒 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:49:05 GMT
Addison 1
Izzy Style Wrestling BJJ / grappling
1 W Official Rd, Addison, IL 60101-4532
🕒 Mon-Thu 5am-7pm, Sun 5am-7am
Algonquin 1
Illinois Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
210 Dowdle St, Algonquin, IL 60102-3557
Alton 1
Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling
2716 Corner Ct, Alton, IL 62002-5328
Batavia 1
Olympus Grappling Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
2301 Main St, Batavia, IL 60510-7700
Bedford Park 1
Chicago Fight Team BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6510 S Lavergne Ave, Bedford Park, IL 60638, Bedford Park, IL 60638
(773) 885-5700 Website All Bedford Park martial arts schools
Belleville 1
BJJ Lifestyle Academy BJJ / grapplingMMA
5308 N Belt W, Belleville, IL 62226
Belvidere 1
Boone County Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
986 Belvidere Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008
Bloomingdale 1
Brasa Comprido Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
201 E Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108-2100
Byron 1
Hart Jiu Jitsu Byron BJJ / grappling
703 N Walnut St, Byron, IL 61010-1447
Canton 1
PAC BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
411 E Maple St, Canton, IL 61520-2713
🕒 10-11am, 12-1pm
Casey 1
Channahon 1
Carlson Gracie Elite Wrestling BJJ / grappling
24020 S Northern Illinois Dr, Channahon, IL 60410-5193
Chatham 1
Team Commean Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
219 N Main St, Chatham, IL 62629-1374
Collinsville 1
Gracie Barra Collinsville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
2539 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234-5034
Country Club Hills 1
Crest Hill 1
MMA Stop Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
16101 S Weber Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403-8812
Crete 1
Polaris Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1336 Main St, Crete, IL 60417-2171
Crystal Lake 1
Curran Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
102 W Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4212
🕒 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Danville 1
Ryan Thomas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
35 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832
Decatur 1
Gracie Barra Decatur BJJ / grappling
234 S 22nd St, Decatur, IL 62521
Dekalb 1
United Elite Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1586 Barber Greene Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115-7900
East Alton 1
Oddfellows Grappling Club BJJ / grappling
515 E Airline Dr, East Alton, IL 62024-1911
East Dundee 1
Five Points Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
104 N River St, East Dundee, IL 60118-1331
Edwardsville 1
Gracie Humaita BJJ / grappling
503 E Vandalia St, Edwardsville, IL 62025-1893
Eldorado 1
Hooper's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling
645 Bixler Rd, Eldorado, IL 62930
Evanston 1
Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
1801 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201-1509
Flossmoor 1
Power Source Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3309 Vollmer Rd, Flossmoor, IL 60422-2003
Forest Park 1
Victory Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1401 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130, Forest Park, IL 60130
🕒 monday 9:00
Forsyth 1
Decatur Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
133 E Barnett Ave, Forsyth, IL 62535-8804
Franklin Park 1
KPM Supply BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
9956 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131-2578
Freeport 1
Freeport Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
107 W Main St, Freeport, IL 61032-4217
🕒 monday 5:00
Geneseo 1
LaGrange Muay Thai Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
633 N College Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254-1020
Gilberts 1
Mango Combat Sports Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
57 Center Dr, Gilberts, IL 60136-9647
🕒 wed, 18 feb 2026 15:01
Glen Carbon 1
HeadNod - American Jiu Jitsu - Edwardsville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
18 Kettle River Dr, Glen Carbon, IL 62034-2803
🕒 wed, 13 may 2026 19:32
Grayslake 1
Ohana Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
995 Progress Dr, Grayslake, IL 60030-7836
🕒 mon/ tues/ thurs @ 6pm
Green Oaks 1
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness BJJ / grappling
13960 W Rockland Rd, Green Oaks, IL 60048
Hanover Park 1
3D Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1102 E Lake St, Hanover Park, IL 60133-5421
Herrin 1
Thompson's Grappling Club BJJ / grappling
118 E Monroe St, Herrin, IL 62948
Hickory Hills 1
BMA Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grappling
8717 W 95th St, Hickory Hills, IL 60457-2705
🕒 monday, wednesday, friday 4:30
Highland 1
Fathom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
919 Washington St, Highland, IL 62249-1644
Highland Park 1
True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grappling
1630 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035-3027
Highwood 1
Brasa Jiu-Jitsu Highwood BJJ / grappling
432 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL 60040-1306
Hinckley 1
Dekalb County BJJ Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
210 W Lincoln Ave, Hinckley, IL 60520-9277
Hoffman Estates 1
Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1762 Algonquin Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
+12244886559 Website All Hoffman Estates martial arts schools
Homer Glen 1
Lion's Den Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
15301 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Homewood 1
Powersource Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
17851 Bretz Dr, Homewood, IL 60430-1954
Indian Head Park 1
Progression Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
6931 Joliet Rd, Indian Head Park, IL 60525-4370
Jacksonville 1
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Jacksonville BJJ / grappling
915 W Superior Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Jerseyville 1
HeadNod Training Center-Jerseyville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
804 Tri Point Ln., Jerseyville, IL 62052
🕒 wed, 13 may 2026 19:32
Lake Bluff 1
Fit 2 Defend Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
419 W Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044-1819
Lake Villa 1
Uniphi MMA and Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1600 Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046-8585
🕒 mon & wed 6pm
Lisle 1
SpitFire Krav Maga BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5100 Academy Dr, Lisle, IL 60532-2171
Loves Park 1
Loris Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
6481 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111-4109
Machesney Park 1
Northern Illinois Combat Club and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
7007 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115-3700
+18157084945 Website All Machesney Park martial arts schools
Mahomet 1
HMD Academy of Taekwondo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
601 E Main St, Mahomet, IL 61853-7430
Mascoutah 1
Illinois Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
126 E Main St, Mascoutah, IL 62258-2135
Metropolis 1
Synergy Combat Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
3106 Old Marion Rd, Metropolis, IL 62960-2926
Monticello 1
HMD Academy of Tae Kwon Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
111 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856
Morris 1
Carlson Gracie MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1715 Division St, Morris, IL 60450
Mt Prospect 1
Threshold Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
512 W Northwest Hwy, Mt Prospect, IL 60056-2315
New Baden 1
Middeke Brazilian JIU JITSU BJJ / grappling
7551 State Route 160, New Baden, IL 62265-2720
Northbrook 1
Brothers MMA GYM BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3425 Whirlaway Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062-6364
Oak Lawn 1
Crimson Guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
4640 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-4719
🕒 monday: 5:15pm
Palatine 1
JSM Youth Athletic Fitness Training Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
709 S Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60067-7138
Peoria Heights 1
Peoria Athletic Club Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
704 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616-7548
🕒 monday kids bjj 5 - 5:45pm
Petersburg 1
Cunningham's Ugottawanna Martial Arts & Family Fitness Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
120 W Antle St, Petersburg, IL 62675
Pittsfield 1
Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy - Pittsfield IL BJJ / grappling
115 N Mississippi St, Pittsfield, IL 62363-1434
Rantoul 1
Rantoul Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
200 W Flessner Ave, Rantoul, IL 61866-3645
🕒 monday-friday 5:30 pm
Riverside 1
Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1770 S Harlem Ave, Riverside, IL 60546-1442
Robinson 1
Trifinity Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
105 W Highland Ave, Robinson, IL 62454-1707
Rockton 1
Rmnu Rockton Judo & Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
916 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, IL 61072
Round Lake 1
ACES Training Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
389 Wilson Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073
Savoy 1
HMD Academy of Tae Kwon Do BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1701 Woodfield Dr, Savoy, IL 61874-9504
Sesser 1
Skokie 1
Connelly's Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
9750 Karlov Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
🕒 tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Sparta 1
Sparta Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
627 W Broadway St, Sparta, IL 62286
St Joseph 1
HMD Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
227 E Lincoln St, St Joseph, IL 61873
Sterling 1
Sauk Valley Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
2323 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081-3047
Stockton 1
TrueNorth Submission Grappling BJJ / grappling
804 S Mapes Dr, Stockton, IL 61085
Streator 1
Taylorville 1
Evolve Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
107 W Main Cross St, Taylorville, IL 62568-1787
Tinley Park 1
Ground Rules Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling
17200 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477-3490
Urbana 1
Gracie Barra Champaign Free trial classBJJ / grappling
408 N Race St, Urbana, IL 61801-2655
Vernon Hills 1
Cohen Brothers Judo Wrestling Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
150 N Fairway Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Village of Lakewood 1
Illinois Martial Arts Academy Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
8505 Redtail Dr, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014
Volo 1
Stay Safe Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
26705 W Commerce Dr, Volo, IL 60073-9675
Waterloo 1
Wauconda 1
Gangi Martial Arts & Fitness BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
415 W Liberty St, Wauconda, IL 60084-2452
🕒 Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 12:00-1:00PM
Westchester 1
Powell's Way of Kenpo Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1921 S Mannheim Rd, Westchester, IL 60154-4322
Willowbrook 1
Living Art Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
7886 S Quincy St, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Wilmette 1
Staley Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
123 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091-3303
Wilmington 1
River Valley Defensive Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
110 S Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481-1372
Yorkville 1
AXT Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
728 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville, IL 60560-1976
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Good to know about brazilian jiu-jitsu schools
How much do BJJ classes cost per month?
Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.
Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?
Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.