Jiu Jitsu Dojos in Chicago

Chicago, IL - 60630 | (312) 857-4493

Details: 10th Planet Jiujitsu is a no-gi style of jiujitsu that focuses on clinching and a clear path to a submission. The style was created by Eddie Bravo after seeing high level jiujitsu players losing fights in MMA. The no-gi approach wasn’t dependent on grips of the gi, but rather over hooks and under hooks in the clinch. The lineage of 10th Planet Chicago is Jean Jacques Machado, Eddie Bravo, Josh Passini. Josh also incorporates a specific midwest wrestling approach that compliments the overall 10th Planet system.

Chicago, IL - 60622 | (866) 977-7021

Details: Brazil-021 School of Jiu-Jitsu seeks much more than winning competition medals. Our resolution is to promote health, well-being, self-confidence, and mental toughness in a safe, encouraging, and inspirational environment to properly prepare our students for all of the challenges of life.

Chicago, IL - 60647 | (312) 409-0566

Details: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is life-changing. Though we have more trophies than we can track, we're not just about winning. We are about helping you develop into the best version of yourself. We are about assisting you in pushing past your mental and physical boundaries to accomplish goals you wouldn't have dared to reach for on your own. We are about lifetime bonds, eternal memories and self-motivated growth. We carry on Carlson Gracie Sr's legacy of authentic style BJJ, family, tough love, kindness, and humility.

Chicago, IL - 60642 | (312) 646-0626

Details: For the first time in history, the two top styles that redefined martial arts, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Sityodtong Muay Thai, have joined forces in Chicago. Over nearly 100 years, the Gracie family has developed a grappling-based fighting system that enables a person of average size and strength to defeat a much larger, much stronger opponent. Sityodtong Muay Thai kickboxing, the art of eight limbs, was founded in 1959 and continues to produce the most world champions in the history of the sport. To develop more complete martial artists with skills in grappling and striking, Chicago MMA now offers classes in both arts.

Chicago, IL - 60657 | (312) 403-3628

Details: In his 30+ years of martial arts excellence, Mark Daley has focused his training on the most practical and effective forms of self-defense and martial arts. Mr. Daley currently holds black belt rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under Carlson Gracie), Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido, and Tae Kwon Do. He is also trusted instructor to the FBI, Secret Service, and Chicago Police. While Mr. Daley utilizes knowledge and techniques from his vast expertise in martial arts, his passion is to carry on the teachings of his instructor, the late Carlson Gracie, Sr., who is widely considered the greatest mixed martial arts fighter and teacher who ever lived.

Chicago, IL - 60625 | (773) 728-5300

Details: Learn from the best Martial Arts instructors in the area who are dedicated to providing a stable, family environment where you can excel in your personal goals and find a varied and supportive community. Whether your plan is to compete, lose weight, meet new like-minded people or increase your day-to-day life, we will help you get there faster than you ever thought possible while having fun doing it! Degerberg Academy is the premier martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Classes include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kids Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai Kickboxing, a variety of Adult Martial Arts programs, and Fitness classes. The benefits of Martial Arts classes are endless. From confidence and self-esteem to discipline and empowerment, whether you're enjoying or Kids Martial Arts classes or our Adult programs, you'll start seeing improvement in mind, body, and spirit in only a few short classes.

Chicago, IL - 60618 | (773) 961-7803

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Chicago, IL - 60616 | (312) 256-5484

Details: Sensei Seijo Imazaki started training in Folk style wrestling when he was 10 years old. He wrestled for 7 years in high school and also wrestled Freestyle and Greco Roman in tournaments during the off season. He finished his high school wrestling career with a 124W-14L varsity record. During which he won numerous tournaments all over New York state. In 2001 he started studying Tae Kwon Do. He received his yellow belt and competed in 2 tournaments, one of which was the regionals and he took 1st in his division. Realizing Tae Kwon Do wasn’t for him, Seijo stumbled upon the World Oyama Karate Head Quarters on West 4th st, NYC in 2003. Training there for one month Soshu Shigeru Oyama invited Seijo to be an Uchi Deshi. Although, at that time, Seijo was not ready to take that step, he did in fact fall in love with karate and began his journey. Unfortunately, the Dojo closed down. A few of the Oyama Sensei’s started teaching private classes and over the next three years he took classes, sporadically. Seijo never lost his passion for Karate but hadn’t found the right home yet. Then in 2006, he found World Oyama Karate Dojo in NYC run by Sensei Matsumoto. Soon after joining, he was invited to be an Uchi Deshi. He moved into the Dojo and became a full time student of karate, which means he did Karate at least 6 hours a day and then also cared for the Dojo, with the hopes of opening his own dojo one day. He was an Uchi Deshi for 6 months and received his orange belt within that time. After his time as Uchi Deshi, Seijo was ready for a change. He began training with Sensei Iwata, a former World Oyama teacher. With Sensei Iwata, Seijo trained in the Dojo intensely, rarely missing a class. As a green belt, Seijo would enter full knockdown tournaments and fight his heart out. In June of 2010, Seijo earned his 1st Dan rank from Sensei Iwata. Seijo fought very hard for his black belt, enduring 15, 2 minute rounds consecutively. The test caught on tape has become an inspiration to many. In 2011 Seijo and Sensei Iwata parted ways. Later that year, Seijo went on to win the North American Kyokushin-kai Championship at middle weight. Then Sensei Seijo joined an organization called Kenwakan Karate founded by Shihan Michelle Gay formerly of World Oyama Karate and Kanreikai. At Kenwakan, Seijo was constantly working on everything from technique and kata to fighting strategies and combinations. He trained the fight team and still competes in Full Knockdown Karate. Seijo was given the title of Sensei.He also received his 2nd Dan. Kenwakan gave Sensei Seijo the opportunity to work with children, which is something he always wanted to do. He saw the value in teaching children the art of karate and all it had to offer, physically and mentally. Sensei Seijo helped run the kids and adult programs at Kenwakan. In 2015, Sensei Seijo and Imazaki Dojo were asked to join a world renowned organization called So-Kyokushin. They accepted and consider it an honor to be part of such an extraordinary group of Karata-ka led by Shihan Kazuyuki Hasegawa and Saiko Shihan Diago Ohishi. Currently Sensei Seijo Imazaki teaches Karate full time and is also studying Brazilian Jujitsu. He also has started competing in MMA (Mixed Martial Art). He had his first fight on December 6th 2014. Winner By Knockout Ushiro Mawashi Geri “Back Spin kick” 2nd Round. His 2nd MMA Fight was on Feb. 5th 2015. Winner By Rear Naked Choke 1st Round. Sensei Seijo Imazaki 3rd MMA Fight on June 26th 2015 . Winner Unanimous Decision. April 1st, 2016 Imazaki became the UCL Champion by unanimous decision. He will defend his title this march 18th at the Hammond civic center in Indiana.

Chicago, IL - 60604 | (312) 986-1541

Details: The First Martial Arts School in the Midwest, first Judo & Jiu-Jitsu school. Since 1938 offering traditional Jiu-Jitsu and Judo instruction. Providing the Chicago Martial Arts and Olympic Judo community with top level Judo instructors from their native country Japan. Starting with Sense Tamura who passed To Sense Namba the current Shihan (head instructor) with Sense Hollis Barnett (6th Dan) as the Main Instructor.

Chicago, IL - 60612 | (312) 265-1856

Details: Learn from the best Mixed Martial Arts instructors in the area who are dedicated to providing a stable, family environment where you can excel in your personal goals and find a varied and supportive community. Whether your plan is to compete, lose weight, meet new like-minded people or increase your day-to-day life, we will help you get there faster than you ever thought possible while having fun doing it! The benefits of Mixed Marital Arts classes are endless. From confidence and self-esteem to discipline and empowerment, whether you're enjoying our Muay Thai Kickboxing classes or our Fitness programs, you'll start seeing improvement in mind, body and spirit in only a few short classes.

Chicago, IL - 60642 | (773) 474-2058

Details: Movimento BJJ & Fitness is a fully featured Brazilian jiu jitsu and muay thai kickboxing studio. We use only industry-leading, anti-microbial Zebra mats, premium Fairtex, Title, and Triumph heavy bags, and an array of kettlebells, speed ladders, and exercise balls to make the most of every session. In addition to our on-mat features, Movimento provides locker rooms, bathrooms with showers, and free, monitored parking across the street, available to members and guests.

Chicago, IL - 60618 | (773) 654-3161

Details: Northside Brazilian Jiu Jitsu opened its doors in May of 2014. We pride in offering top-level training for all levels. We teach techniques that have been proven to work, passing on what we’ve learned as well as our own style that we’ve developed over many years of training and competing. Our school is ideal for individuals looking for more than just a place to practice Brazilian jiu-jitsu and be challenged in learning new skills – it is also for someone wanting to belong to a friendly and supportive community, and have lots of fun. We believe that anyone can learn the art if they work hard and consistently. Our students are live proof that this is a fact and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone who is part of the Northside family. Come join us!

Chicago, IL - 60614 | (773) 334-5189

Details: Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu is Chicago’s largest and most trusted academy for Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Its founders, Eddie, Adem and Idriz Redzovic have been certified to teach the art directly from Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Students choose Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu for its passionate community, quality instructors, convenient locations, and its commitment to teaching the whole art of Jiu-Jitsu, from self-defense to sport applications.

Chicago, IL - 60625 | (773) 334-5189

Details: Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu is Chicago’s largest and most trusted academy for Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Its founders, Eddie, Adem and Idriz Redzovic have been certified to teach the art directly from Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Students choose Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu for its passionate community, quality instructors, convenient locations, and its commitment to teaching the whole art of Jiu-Jitsu, from self-defense to sport applications.

Chicago, IL - 60604 | (312) 583-0244

Details: Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu is Chicago’s largest and most trusted academy for Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Its founders, Eddie, Adem and Idriz Redzovic have been certified to teach the art directly from Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Students choose Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu for its passionate community, quality instructors, convenient locations, and its commitment to teaching the whole art of Jiu-Jitsu, from self-defense to sport applications.

Chicago, IL - 60618 | (773) 463-8000

Details: Learn from the best Jiu Jitsu instructors in the Chicago area who are dedicated to providing a stable, friendly environment where you can excel in your personal goals and find a varied and supportive community. Whether your plan is to compete, lose weight, meet new like-minded people or increase your day-to-day life, we will help you get there faster than you ever thought possible while having fun doing it! The benefits of our Martial Arts programs are endless. From confidence and self-esteem to discipline and empowerment, whether you're enjoying our Kids Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu classes or our Adult programs, you'll start seeing improvement in mind, body, and spirit in only a few short classes.

Chicago, IL - 60642 | (312) 285-2203

Details: Soul Fighters Chicago strives to provide world class quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to all of its students. Our goal is to remain dedicated and passionate about offering an opportunity to learn and grow the gentle art of BJJ, always in a safe, respectful and positive environment.

Chicago, IL - 60612 | (312) 690-4131

Details: You won’t find a Chicago BJJ academy quite like ours. Train with some of the most knowledgeable experts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), MMA and fitness. Our BJJ and MMA fitness studio located in Chicago offers a home for all levels, from beginners to well-seasoned MMA and BJJ enthusiasts. At TDC MMA + Fitness, our Chicago personal trainers and MMA coaches have the skill and knowledge to help you reach your fitness goals or help you train for MMA competitions. Furthermore, all of our instructors have a passion for mixed martial arts and have been practicing the arts for many years.

Chicago, IL - 60657 | (773) 248-5229

Details: UFC GYM Chicago - Wrigleyville, located near the corner of N. Broadway and W. Belmont Ave. adjacent to Walgreens, offers classes for every fitness level. Whatever your fitness goals are: lose weight, increase strength, sports conditioning, we have daily classes including boxing, kickboxing, functional training, youth programs, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & personal training to help you reach those goals.

Chicago, IL - 60638 | (312) 890-3675

Details: At Uflacker Academy we offer a friendly environment and authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gracie Jiu Jitsu) instruction. What sets us apart is our head instructor, Professor Christian Uflacker, a world-class competitor, who has a keen ability to simplify the study of self-defense and brings a fresh approach to teaching. As a student, you will learn highly effective self-defense techniques and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, improve in your level of fitness, skill and self-confidence.

Chicago, IL - 60610 | (773) 556-8155

Details: At Valko Brazillian JiuJitsu we are full fledged combat sports facility specializing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing. Muay Thai, MMA. We welcome all students from all walks of life and encourage healthy competition.

Chicago, IL - 60647 | (773) 696-0011

Details: Technical. Detailed. Exceptional. These are the words that the students of the Vianna Brothers use when describing their style of Jiu-Jitsu. The Vianna Brothers are both black belts under Carlson Gracie Jr. and Marcelo Alonso. Both Daniel and Pedro have spent over 27 years of their lives studying the art of ground fighting. Their teaching style emphasizes attention to detail, using the body in the most efficient way possible, and physical fitness. With the growing popularity of mixed martial arts, Jiu-Jitsu is now being recognized as the world’s single most effective fighting style. Just a few benefits of studying Jiu-Jitsu include: Self confidence; Healthy weight loss; Reduced stress; Increased physical fitness; Increased flexibility; Cardiovascular health; Increased muscle tone; Better core strength. Change your life today and become part of our team. Whether you want to train for fun or for MMA / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition, we have a place for you.