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Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in Illinois

86 of the 1,220 martial arts schools we track in Illinois have dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.

86schools
58cities
1,220schools statewide

This directory section lists academies offering focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction in ground fighting, joint locks, and chokeholds. These locations emphasize pure grappling, featuring both traditional Gi and modern No-Gi classes without requiring striking practice. Before attending your first session, verify whether the school provides loaner gis or allows standard rash guards for trial classes.

Chicago 18

  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
    Call Website All Chicago

  2. Bender Martial Arts and Fitness

    5547 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-1125

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Chicago

  3. Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters

    2778 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-1323

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Chicago

  4. Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

    1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-2528

    MMA
    Call Website All Chicago

  5. Chicago School Of Grappling

    722 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607-3987

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Chicago

  6. GB Chicago West Loop

    Chicago, IL

    Call Website All Chicago

  7. Grassroots Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness

    10940 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643-3228

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Chicago

  8. Hybrid Martial Arts & Fitness

    3933 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-4227

    Call Website All Chicago

  9. Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    4101 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Chicago

  10. Molinaro Jiu Jitsu

    3260 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Chicago

  11. Panthers Martial Arts Taekwondo

    5438 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-2620

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Chicago

  12. 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
    Call Website All Chicago

  13. Rise Training Academy

    8300 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620-1924

    Call Website All Chicago

  14. Roadrunner Submission Grappling

    906 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-4449

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Chicago

  15. Taylor Biagi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    1463 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Chicago

  16. Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu

    508 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-1506

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Chicago

  17. Team Fumaca Academy

    1617 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-5507

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Chicago

  18. UFC Gym

    3215 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Chicago

Evergreen Park 3

  1. Academy Of Self Defense

    3753 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-2019

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Evergreen Park

  2. Aries Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    10200 S Kedzie Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-3735

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Evergreen Park

  3. Rōnin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy

    10200 S Kedzie Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-3735

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Evergreen Park

Springfield 3

  1. Empowered Martial Arts Academies

    1929 W Iles Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Springfield

  2. Gracie Humaita JiuJitsu

    116 E Edwards St, Springfield, IL 62704-1901

    BJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Springfield

  3. John Geystons Martial Arts

    1029 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Springfield

Aurora 2

  1. B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Naperville

    4460 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60504-4128

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Aurora

  2. Levels Jiu Jitsu

    800 S Frontenac St, Aurora, IL 60504-3121

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Aurora

Des Plaines 2

  1. MBD Martial Arts Academy

    1508 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4603

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Des Plaines

  2. Threshold Martial Arts

    1415 Ellinwood Ave Ste 3, Des Plaines, IL 60016

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Des Plaines

Granite City 2

  1. HeadNodHQ

    2119 Pontoon Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

    wed, 13 may 2026 19:32

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Granite City

  2. Headnod HQ

    2119 Pontoon Rd, Granite City, IL 62040-4015

    wed, 13 may 2026 19:32

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Granite City

Libertyville 2

  1. 333 Jiu-Jitsu

    1950 N US Highway 45, Libertyville, IL 60048-9720

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Libertyville

  2. Northshore Academy of Martial Arts

    281 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-1005

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Libertyville

Mundelein 2

  1. Lake County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    1055 E High St, Mundelein, IL 60060-3117

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Mundelein

  2. Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    108 Terrace Dr, Mundelein, IL 60060-3826

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Mundelein

Naperville 2

  1. B1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness

    1320 N Route 59 Ste 166, Naperville, IL 60563

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Naperville

  2. BJJ Lab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    1701 Quincy Ave, Naperville, IL 60540-3955

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Naperville

Niles 2

  1. Fit & Fight Gym

    9517 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714-1211

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Niles

  2. New Breed Training Center

    5647 Howard St, Niles, IL 60714-4011

    Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, Sat 9am-1:30pm, Sun 10:30am-12pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Niles

Algonquin 1

  1. Illinois Martial Arts Academy

    210 Dowdle St, Algonquin, IL 60102-3557

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Algonquin

Arlington Heights 1

  1. Victory MMA Academy - Arlington Heights

    764 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4416

    MMA
    Call Website All Arlington Heights

Batavia 1

  1. Olympus Grappling Arts

    2301 Main St, Batavia, IL 60510-7700

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Batavia

Benton 1

  1. Arsenal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    101 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812

    9:00am-11:30am, 06:30pm-08:30pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Benton

Bloomingdale 1

  1. Brasa Comprido Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

    201 E Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108-2100

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Bloomingdale

Bloomington 1

  1. Gideon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/ Self-Defense (Bloomington)

    3302 Gerig Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Bloomington

Bolingbrook 1

  1. Gladiador Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

    435 N Bolingbrook Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Bolingbrook

Buffalo Grove 1

  1. Brazilian Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Academy

    790 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-3708

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call All Buffalo Grove

Canton 1

  1. PAC BJJ

    411 E Maple St, Canton, IL 61520-2713

    10-11am, 12-1pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Canton

Carlinville 1

  1. Impact Martial Arts

    50 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, IL 62626

    5:00pm-5:50pm, 5-5:50pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Website All Carlinville

Chatham 1

  1. Team Commean Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    219 N Main St, Chatham, IL 62629-1374

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Chatham

Crete 1

  1. Polaris Martial Arts

    1336 Main St, Crete, IL 60417-2171

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Crystal Lake 1

  1. Curran Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    102 W Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4212

    10:30 am – 2:00 pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Crystal Lake

Danville 1

  1. Ryan Thomas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    35 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Danville

Downers Grove 1

  1. Blackhorse Jiu-Jitsu

    2750 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515-4201

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Downers Grove

Evanston 1

  1. Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    1801 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201-1509

    BJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Evanston

Flossmoor 1

  1. Power Source Martial Arts

    3309 Vollmer Rd, Flossmoor, IL 60422-2003

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Flossmoor

Freeport 1

  1. Freeport Martial Arts

    107 W Main St, Freeport, IL 61032-4217

    monday 5:00

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Freeport

Glen Carbon 1

  1. HeadNod - American Jiu Jitsu - Edwardsville

    18 Kettle River Dr, Glen Carbon, IL 62034-2803

    wed, 13 may 2026 19:32

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Glen Carbon

Grayslake 1

  1. Ohana Martial Arts

    995 Progress Dr, Grayslake, IL 60030-7836

    mon/ tues/ thurs @ 6pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Grayslake

Gurnee 1

  1. Wrecking Ball MMA

    905 Lakeside Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031-4007

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Gurnee

Hanover Park 1

  1. 3D Martial Arts

    1102 E Lake St, Hanover Park, IL 60133-5421

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Hanover Park

Hickory Hills 1

  1. BMA Martial Arts

    8717 W 95th St, Hickory Hills, IL 60457-2705

    monday, wednesday, friday 4:30

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Highland Park 1

  1. True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness

    1630 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035-3027

    Free trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Highland Park

Hoffman Estates 1

  1. Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Club

    1762 Algonquin Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hoffman Estates

Huntley 1

  1. Z's Martial Arts Academy

    11320 Kiley Dr, Huntley, IL 60142

    mon, 28 mar 2022 13:38

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Huntley

Jerseyville 1

  1. HeadNod Training Center-Jerseyville

    804 Tri Point Ln., Jerseyville, IL 62052

    wed, 13 may 2026 19:32

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website

Joliet 1

  1. Team Gladiador - Joliet

    221 Springfield Ave, Joliet, IL 60435-7653

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Joliet

Lombard 1

  1. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Lombard

    1060 N DuPage Ave, Lombard, IL 60148-1246

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Lombard

Loves Park 1

  1. Loris Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    6481 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111-4109

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Loves Park

Machesney Park 1

  1. Northern Illinois Combat Club and Fitness

    7007 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115-3700

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Machesney Park

Marion 1

  1. Saiyan Jiu Jitsu

    4503 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959-0017

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Marion

Mascoutah 1

  1. Illinois Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    126 E Main St, Mascoutah, IL 62258-2135

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Mascoutah

Metropolis 1

  1. Synergy Combat Arts

    3106 Old Marion Rd, Metropolis, IL 62960-2926

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Moline 1

  1. Tarpein's Dojo

    2004 16th St, Moline, IL 61265-3969

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Moline

Morris 1

  1. Carlson Gracie MMA

    1715 Division St, Morris, IL 60450

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Morris

Mt Prospect 1

  1. Threshold Martial Arts

    512 W Northwest Hwy, Mt Prospect, IL 60056-2315

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Mt Prospect

New Lenox 1

  1. University of Ground Fighting

    12540 W Harvey Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451-3275

    Call Website All New Lenox

North Aurora 1

  1. Carlson Gracie MMA

    190 Butterfield Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542-1353

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All North Aurora

O'Fallon 1

  1. BJJ Lifestyle Academy

    1556 Frontage Rd, O'Fallon, IL 62269-1843

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All O'Fallon

Palos Heights 1

  1. Arctic Training Center

    7214 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1145

    Call Website All Palos Heights

Pekin 1

  1. 309 Jiu Jitsu Academy llc

    905 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554-5848

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Pekin

Peoria Heights 1

  1. Peoria Athletic Club Martial Arts Academy

    704 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616-7548

    monday kids bjj 5 - 5:45pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website

Plainfield 1

  1. Victory Martial Arts

    13717 N Route 30, Plainfield, IL 60544-2256

    Call Website All Plainfield

Round Lake 1

  1. ACES Training Center

    389 Wilson Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call All Round Lake

Sycamore 1

  1. Sycamore Jiu Jitsu Club

    2445 Bethany Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178-3130

    Free trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Sycamore

Village of Lakewood 1

  1. Illinois Martial Arts Academy

    8505 Redtail Dr, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website

Wauconda 1

  1. Gangi Martial Arts & Fitness

    415 W Liberty St, Wauconda, IL 60084-2452

    Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 12:00-1:00PM

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Wauconda
Gear requirement: Most BJJ academies require a specific uniform (Gi) after trial periods, which costs between $90 and $180.

Also in Illinois

Good to know

How much do monthly memberships cost at dedicated BJJ schools?

Unlimited monthly training typically costs between $120 and $230 per month depending on the region and head instructor rank. Single drop-in fees usually range from $20 to $35 per class.

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

Gi training requires a heavy cotton kimono and belt where gripping fabric is central to submissions and throws. No-Gi uses rash guards and board shorts, relying on body hooks and friction, which creates a faster-paced grappling environment.

How long does it take to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Earning a BJJ black belt requires an average of 8 to 12 years of regular training 3 to 4 days per week. Students progress through white, blue, purple, and brown belt ranks based on skill, sparring performance, and time on the mat.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Illinois can browse 86 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Illinois should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 86 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.