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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs in Chicago, IL

33 of the 224 martial arts schools we list in Chicago have jiu-jitsu & gi training.

This directory features martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for beginners and advanced practitioners. These locations provide dedicated gi and no-gi classes covering positional control, joint locks, and choke escapes. Before contacting an academy, check whether they provide loaner gis for introductory sessions or require specific school-branded uniforms.

  1. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Chicago

    5711 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646-6215

    BJJ / grapplingMMA
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  2. 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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  3. BJJ X Yoga Studio

    3700 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609-2118

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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  4. Bender Martial Arts and Fitness

    5547 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-1125

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

    2778 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-1323

    BJJ / grappling
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  6. Chicago Midway Inc

    4433 S Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4051

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  7. Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

    1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-2528

    MMA
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  8. Chicago School Of Grappling

    722 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607-3987

    BJJ / grappling
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  9. Copa Jiu-Jitsu

    3727 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60613

    BJJ / grappling
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  10. 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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  11. GB Chicago West Loop

    Chicago, IL

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  12. Grassroots Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness

    10940 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643-3228

    BJJ / grappling
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  13. Hybrid Martial Arts & Fitness

    3933 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-4227

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  14. Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    4101 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

    BJJ / grappling
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  15. Mission MMA & Fitness

    1620 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-2502

    MMA
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  16. Molinaro Jiu Jitsu

    3260 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

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

    2139 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4644

    BJJ / grappling
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  18. Movimento Brazillian Jiu Jitsu

    770 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-5972

    BJJ / grappling
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  19. North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    3649 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634-2753

    BJJ / grappling
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  20. Panthers Martial Arts Taekwondo

    5438 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-2620

    Karate / taekwondo
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  21. 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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  22. Pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    6019 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631-2519

    BJJ / grappling
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  23. Rio Jiu Jitsu Academy

    1673 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-5321

    BJJ / grappling
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  24. Rise Training Academy

    8300 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620-1924

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  25. Roadrunner Submission Grappling

    906 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-4449

    BJJ / grappling
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  26. TDC MMA + Fitness

    2450 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60612

    MMA
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  27. TDC South Loop

    1720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-1465

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  28. Taylor Biagi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    1463 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

    BJJ / grappling
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  29. Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu

    508 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-1506

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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  30. Team Fumaca Academy

    1617 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-5507

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

    3215 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657

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

    2128 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

    10am - 10:45am

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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  33. Victory MMA Midway Gyms Chicago-Midway

    5101 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4205

    10:00 pm tuesday 4:00 – 10:00 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Gear requirement: Standard gi classes require a cotton kimono (350–550 GSM) and rank belt, while no-gi classes require a fitted rashguard and board shorts without zippers or pockets.

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How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost per month in the US?

Monthly tuition generally ranges from $120 to $250 for unlimited access to classes. Upfront costs often include a uniform (gi), which runs between $80 and $180 for standard lightweight models, plus a $30 to $50 registration fee.

What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?

Gi training uses a heavy cotton kimono where sleeve, lapel, and pant grips are integral to submissions and controls. No-Gi training relies on rashguards and shorts, emphasizing body hooks, speed, and leverage without fabric grips.

What should beginners wear to their first BJJ class?

Beginners should wear form-fitting athletic wear without buttons, zippers, or hard plastic, such as a fitted t-shirt or rashguard with compression shorts. Most academies supply a sanitized loaner gi for your initial trial class.