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Artistic Jiu Jitsu School
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chicago, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule artisticjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 773-216-9053
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–10 am, 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–10 am, 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–10 am, 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been taking classes here the last two months, and I cannot say enough good things about Artistic Jiu Jitsu.”
“As world-class Jiu Jitsu competitors, they are highly accomplished, yet so humble and understanding.”
“My son has not only learned self-defense skills but also gained confidence, focus, and discipline.”
What members say
“As a complete newcomer to jiu-jitsu, I was absolutely blown away by the amazing instructors and the vibrant atmosphere of the studio!”
“From the very beginning, Laura and Pedro, the owners and main instructors, were incredibly kind and welcoming.”
“Training has become something I truly enjoy because of the positive, disciplined, and supportive environment at Artistic Jiu Jitsu School.”
“Pedro and Laura are detail oriented, patient, great at explaining/teaching, and make the classes fun.”
“The instructors are very good, kids program really impressed me a lot”
“The professors are welcoming and the academy is clean, and training is fun with my professors Pedro and Laura.”
From the reviews
If you are looking to start your jiu jitsu journey in the art of jiu jitsu, Artistic Jiu Jitsu School is the place to go. Good environment, clean and great instructors. ❤️
My son enjoys coming here and working with the instructors. Pedro and Laura are detail oriented, patient, great at explaining/teaching, and make the classes fun. I'm really pleased with the progress my son has made and the interest he has taken to learning jiu-jitsu
I brought my 6-year-old daughter to the academy to try Jiu Jitsu. She is extremely shy, so I was worried she might feel scared or uncomfortable. From the very beginning, Laura and Pedro, the owners and main instructors, were incredibly kind and welcoming.
As a complete newcomer to jiu-jitsu, I was absolutely blown away by the amazing instructors and the vibrant atmosphere of the studio! Pedro and Laura are incredible trainers—so supportive and detailed in their explanations.
Your first BJJ class at Artistic Jiu Jitsu School
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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