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Arena Jiu Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Frankfort, Illinois
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
- 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 arena-bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (708) 966-9679
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 7–8:30 AM |
The classes they run
“This is the most well balanced training program for both children and adults.”
“He’s made friends with the other kids and he loves to compete now.”
“The coaches have real-world experience and will teach what works not what doesn't.”
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What members say
“Welcoming environment, Fantastic for all ages Friendly/knowledgeable instructors Teammates feel like family Clean facility”
“Welcoming environment, Fantastic for all ages Friendly/knowledgeable instructors Teammates feel like family Clean facility”
“Welcoming environment, Fantastic for all ages Friendly/knowledgeable instructors Teammates feel like family Clean facility”
“My daughter loves going there and she has learned a lot during the time Coach Denis and coach Aron know how to motivate the kids.”
From the reviews
Im a student here at ARENA BJJ and I have to say I have been in the sport of jiu jistu for over 12 years and I have been the student of many instructors for long and short periods of time in my jiu jistu career of my 12 years but I’m currently 16 yo but the instructors, coaching and training is outstanding here at…
My son has been here for about three years. I’ve seen firsthand how much confidence his training has produced. He’s made friends with the other kids and he loves to compete now. I highly recommend Arena. The BJJ is legit and the coaches are great.
The Arena Brazillian Jiu Jitzu It’s amazing. The kids class it’s very good. My daughter loves going there and she has learned a lot during the time Coach Denis and coach Aron know how to motivate the kids. We could not be happier.
Arena is a perfect family friendly environment for jiu jitsu. This is the most well balanced training program for both children and adults. The coaches have real-world experience and will teach what works not what doesn't.
New to BJJ? Start at Arena Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Arena Jiu Jitsu & MMA 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 Arena Jiu Jitsu & MMA
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.
