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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago
5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chicago, Illinois
Part of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 10thplanetchicago.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 312-857-4493
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–10 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Head coach Josh Passini has a wide range of knowledge which is easily fitted into a outstanding grappling program.”
“This is the place to train no gi jiu jitsu if you are in the area.”
“Whether you’re looking to get into shape, learn some self defense, or trying to compete this is the place to train at.”
“Whether you’re looking to get into shape, learn some self defense, or trying to compete this is the place to train at.”
“Additional mat space and a brand new, spacious sauna has also recently been added to the gym so there’s lot of space to get work in as well as take some time for recovery.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are looking to learn about BJJ/wrestling, I could not recommend this place and coach Josh enough.”
What members say
“If you are looking to learn about BJJ/wrestling, I could not recommend this place and coach Josh enough. Great coach, great atmosphere, and awesome teammates.”
“The laid back family environment makes it the perfect gym for anyone trying jiu jitsu for the first time.”
“Josh is a great teacher, the guys treat you like family, and I'm beyond happy to have stumbled into this place that night.”
“Josh, the head instructor, has the body of knowledge and a rare talent to teach and explain the nuances of the technique practiced in the 10th planet system.”
“Whether you’re looking to get into shape, learn some self defense, or trying to compete this is the place to train at.”
“Josh, the head instructor, has the body of knowledge and a rare talent to teach and explain the nuances of the technique practiced in the 10th planet system.”
From the reviews
Joining 10th Planet Chicago has arguably been the best decision of my life. The familial community Josh and the team have built over the years is really something quite special.
More than a gym, it's a home away from home to everyone that makes that important decision to walk through the door. 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago is a room full of technically proficient Monsters, world class instructors and family that has built a bond that truly embodies the fact that martial arts impacts your life…
This is truly a great place to learn and have fun!! Everyone is extremely friendly, and I felt welcome from my first class. Josh, the head instructor, has the body of knowledge and a rare talent to teach and explain the nuances of the technique practiced in the 10th planet system.
WOW! Talk about a gym that has something to offer to everyone! Head coach Josh Passini has a wide range of knowledge which is easily fitted into a outstanding grappling program.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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