Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Chicago, IL

38 of the 224 martial arts schools we list in Chicago 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.

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Chicago BJJ / grapplingMMA

5711 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646-6215

+13128574493 Website Directions

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

+17734904882 Website Directions

Ascend Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

220 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611-0029

+13125846479 Directions

BJJ X Yoga Studio Kids classesBJJ / grappling

3700 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609-2118

+15863446618 Website Directions

Bel Air Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2657 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-6862

+17739008875 Website Directions

Bender Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

5547 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-1125

+17736556305 Website Directions

Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters BJJ / grappling

2778 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-1323

+13124090566 Website Directions

Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling

2866 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

(312) 671-1104 Directions

Chicago School Of Grappling BJJ / grappling

722 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607-3987

+17734821255 Website Directions

Copa Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

3727 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60613

(773) 850-1255 Website Directions

DanZan Ryu Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

Yoshitaka Karate-do, 3039 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629-2540

+17086321265 Directions

Double Five Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

1531 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-5237

+13124591720 Website Directions

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

+13125830244 Website Directions

Dynamite Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Chicago BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

5246 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630-1609

+13123730179 Website Directions

Grassroots Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness BJJ / grappling

10940 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643-3228

+17089411485 Website Directions

Infinito Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

1706 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649-4904

+13125997803 Directions

Jiu-Jitsu Institute BJJ / grappling

226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604-2309

+13129861541 Website Directions

Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

4101 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

+13126074475 Website Directions

Molinaro Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

3260 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

+17738006686 Website Directions

Movimento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Chicago BJJ / grappling

2139 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4644

+17734742058 Website Directions

Movimento Brazillian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

770 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-5972

+13122264667 Website Directions

North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

3649 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634-2753

+17736543161 Website Directions

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

+13129894023 Website Directions

Pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

6019 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631-2519

+17734138211 Website Directions

Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Chicago BJJ / grappling

4900 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

+17733345189 Website Directions

Renzo Gracie Chicago BJJ / grappling

2727 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-1320

+13128774711 Website Directions

Rio Jiu Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling

1673 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-5321

+17732353200 Website Directions

Roadrunner Submission Grappling BJJ / grappling

906 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-4449

+17735100898 Website Directions

Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling

4120 N Nashville Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

+17086697221 Website Directions

Supreme Jiu Jitsu Chicago - Idriz Redzovic Gym BJJ / grappling

2442 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2415

+17738185121 Website Directions

Taylor Biagi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

1463 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

(312) 985-6113 Website Directions

Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

508 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-1506

+13129856113 Website Directions

Team Fumaca Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1617 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-5507

+17085291742 Website Directions

UFC Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

3215 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657

(773) 248-5229 Website Directions

Uflacker Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

5527 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

(312) 890-3675 Website Directions

Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling

820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610-3100

+17735568155 Website Directions

Valko Jiu Jitsu Studio BJJ / grappling

2444 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-1648

+12243922521 Directions

Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling

2128 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

🕒 10am - 10:45am

+17739087890 Website Directions

Ask about gi vs. no-gi before you show up. Most academies run separate gi and no-gi classes on different nights, and some require your own gi by the second week — a decent Gameness or Fuji starter runs $60-90. Also check the school's competition lineage (who's the black belt under, and which federation they compete in); it tells you more about instruction quality than the website ever will.

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Good to know

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.