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309 Jiu Jitsu Academy llc
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pekin, Illinois
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
- 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 309jja.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (309) 472-1561
Hours
| Monday | 6:15–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:15–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:45 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“We decided to try the free trial of the kids jiu jitsu class and he loved it!”
“Great family gym with high level instructors and competitors.”
“I’ve dropped in to 309 for a seminar and an open mat and on both occasions I’ve been impressed by the skill level in the room.”
“This is the first time I have truly seen him be excited about getting out and trying something new and asking to go back.”
Other martial arts here
“Kids classes 5 yr old and up with Adult jiu-jitsu/ wrestling/ Judo.”
“Kids classes 5 yr old and up with Adult jiu-jitsu/ wrestling/ Judo.”
What members say
“This is the first time I have truly seen him be excited about getting out and trying something new and asking to go back.”
“There were family’s who all trained, which is a great indication that you can trust an academy.”
From the reviews
Great family gym with high level instructors and competitors. Kids classes 5 yr old and up with Adult jiu-jitsu/ wrestling/ Judo. Good for all skill levels.
I have been doing jiu jitsu for a long time and I live quite far away. I’ve dropped in to 309 for a seminar and an open mat and on both occasions I’ve been impressed by the skill level in the room. This is a great gym with a very welcoming atmosphere. Super clean gym and very high level training partners.
I have a son who is hyperactive and has a hard time sticking with anything because he gets bored so easily. We decided to try the free trial of the kids jiu jitsu class and he loved it! The instructors were very kind.
I dropped in as a guest for a Monday night class. I loved the facility and the vibe immediately. Then I met the professor who was teaching and the members and felt like I was home. There were family’s who all trained, which is a great indication that you can trust an academy. The instruction was excellent.
New to BJJ? Start at 309 Jiu Jitsu Academy llc
309 Jiu Jitsu Academy llc 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 309 Jiu Jitsu Academy llc
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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