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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Lombard
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lombard, 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
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 10plombard.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (773) 551-6325
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been going here since she was 4 and has been going consistently for over a year now.”
“Cutting edge no-gi techniques taught at a high quality facility equipped with everything needed to build a strong game for jiu jitsu and striking.”
“I visited on a Sunday for an open mat and was blown away by the expansive mat space and challenging yet supportive community.”
“If you want to learn jiu jitsu, get in shape, learn self-defense, and be in a great family environment, then this is the place to be.”
“It's not just a gym; it's a community where everyone, from beginners to seasoned athletes, is welcomed with open arms.”
Other martial arts here
“Did hs wrestling for 3 years as well and can confidently say that out of all the coaches I have had Omar has been the best one.”
What members say
“Everyone is very welcoming, and Omar is an amazing instructor.”
“Even though I train at another local area gym, the coach who teaching that night, Mike, was super friendly and welcoming.”
“If you want to learn jiu jitsu, get in shape, learn self-defense, and be in a great family environment, then this is the place to be.”
“Mike was great about going around and giving every set of students his time to make sure they were getting the techniques being taught and clearing up any errors he observed.”
“If you want to learn something new, get in shape, learn to defend yourself, and make new friends all at the same time, check out 10th Planet Lombard.”
From the reviews
A friend of mine wanted to come here for a trial class so I accompanied him. Even though I train at another local area gym, the coach who teaching that night, Mike, was super friendly and welcoming.
After a couple of years of training here (and still here!), I can confidently say this gym stands unparalleled compared to other gyms I've gone to. It's not just a gym; it's a community where everyone, from beginners to seasoned athletes, is welcomed with open arms.
Get ready to be inspired at this gym in the Western Chicago suburbs! I visited on a Sunday for an open mat and was blown away by the expansive mat space and challenging yet supportive community. Check it out for yourself and experience the amazing atmosphere created by Professor Omar Ocasio!
Trained here after training at B1 for about 4 months (ass gym btw) and before I went to school. Did hs wrestling for 3 years as well and can confidently say that out of all the coaches I have had Omar has been the best one.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Lombard
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Lombard comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Lombard
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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