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Arebalo Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mattoon, Illinois

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Hours

Monday 9 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 9 am–12 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Arebalo Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 7 mentions

“This is a high level Jiu Jitsu school that not only has an elite adult program, but also has a phenomenal children’s program.”

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Teens BJJ

“Great place for adolescents and adults to learn martial arts highly recommend”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Welcoming environment for adults and children.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 7 mentions

“Everyone was friendly, the training environment was relaxed, and the teaching was high quality.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“This has help build confidence and skill in just a couple of weeks.”

From the reviews

This is a great place for kids and adults. My son (age 5) attends the kids classes at least 3 times a week. This has help build confidence and skill in just a couple of weeks. The other kids in the class are kind and respectful. They also are very welcoming to new students. The adult classes are great as well.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Jun 2022

When you learn from Adam you are getting authentic Brazilian jiu-jitsu passed down directly from the founding Gracie's. Welcoming environment for adults and children. My boys and I are long time students and feel lucky to have a place like this in our area.

★★★★★ — Larry, Oct 2018

I was traveling through the area on business and dropped in for a class. Adam and his team are top notch and it was a great class. If your passing through or live in the area and want to learn BJJ I highly recommend checking this place out.

★★★★★ — David, Oct 2024

Adam Arebalo is the GOAT. My entire family (5) attends. This is a high level Jiu Jitsu school that not only has an elite adult program, but also has a phenomenal children’s program. 🫡

★★★★★ — Malachi, Aug 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Arebalo 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Arebalo Jiu Jitsu

1005 Dewitt Ave, Mattoon, IL61938

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