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3D MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hanover Park, Illinois
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 3dmmaacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (630) 283-8270
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Dennis is amazing with the kids and does a great job keeping them engaged while teaching discipline and confidence.”
“The team is very welcoming to new comers and I as a woman never felt like I was being taken easy on or left out whatsoever.”
“He is a non-athletic early teen who was bullied for many years and was very nervous about joining something completely out of his comfort zone.”
“We signed up for a couple of the tournaments and it was such a good expierence.”
“Dennis explains every technique very well, is encouraging, and made sure I was able to participate at my own pace even as a beginner.”
Other martial arts here
“Our 5 year old son has been training at 3D MMA with Coach Dennis and it has been a wonderful experience for him.”
“Dropped in for a Kickboxing class and really enjoyed my time.”
What members say
“He loves going to classes and says Coach Dennis is the best and makes him feel very confident to try new things.”
“The environment and group of people are so welcoming and just overall great people, and truly makes the experience that much better.”
“The environment and group of people are so welcoming and just overall great people, and truly makes the experience that much better.”
“I was very happy with the attention to detail in the technical aspect of the class and also very captivated by the intensity of the training.”
“We signed up for a couple of the tournaments and it was such a good expierence.”
“The class is wonderful, other people who are in the class are great and the Dojo is very clean.”
From the reviews
I began training at 3D about 7 months ago and highly recommend the program to anyone looking for a legit gym in the burbs. Dennis Dombrow takes the extra time to make sure techniques are perfected before moving onto the next.
My son has been training at 3D for four months and I'm so happy with his results. He is a non-athletic early teen who was bullied for many years and was very nervous about joining something completely out of his comfort zone.
I came to 3D martial arts over a year ago due to looking for a gym closer to home and with a wide variety of classes throughout the day, this was the gym that fits my needs. Coaches here are experienced and well knowledgeable of their art and will be happy to assist you in your martial arts journey.
I truly can’t say enough great things about this place. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought that some little martial arts gym tucked away in the back corner of a strip mall would ever offer such a high level experience.
New to BJJ? Start at 3D MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
3D MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 3D MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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