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Arias Bros Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fairview Heights, 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 (ages 6–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 ariasbrosjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (618) 420-2583
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I visited for their open mat to check it out and I had a great experience.”
“Robert and Eric are both great and passionate jiu-jitsu coaches with a ton of competition experience and plenty of experience with their kids program.”
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What members say
“Arias Bros is some of the most welcoming and diverse group of jiu-jitsu practitioners around.”
“The environment here is welcoming and the culture makes you want to show up, even on the days you’d rather not.”
“It not only provides a top tier experience training Jiu Jitsu but also a very clean, accommodating and fun environment to be apart of.”
From the reviews
Arias Bros Jiu-Jitsu is the rare gym that truly has something for everyone, whether you’re stepping on the mat for the very first time, training for the love of the art, or competing at a high level. The environment here is welcoming and the culture makes you want to show up, even on the days you’d rather not.
Great gym! Everyone treated me like family from the very first day. I had never done jiu-jitsu before, so everything was completely new to me. The coaches and teammates took their time, explained everything step by step in simple terms, and made me feel comfortable learning.
This facility is the absolute best in the Fairview area. It not only provides a top tier experience training Jiu Jitsu but also a very clean, accommodating and fun environment to be apart of. The Arias Brothers are two of the best humans I’ve ever met and seeing their success with this gym is exactly what they deserve.
Arias Bros is some of the most welcoming and diverse group of jiu-jitsu practitioners around. Robert and Eric are both great and passionate jiu-jitsu coaches with a ton of competition experience and plenty of experience with their kids program.
New to BJJ? Start at Arias Bros Jiu Jitsu
Arias Bros Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Arias Bros 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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