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AXT Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Yorkville, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 axtjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (630) 882-0338
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–10 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10–11 AM |
The classes they run
“My children (ages 10, 7, and 6) are always excited about class and constantly beg me to take them to more classes.”
“Chris and his staff present frequent opportunities to coach competitors but also provide a great instructional environment for the “hobbyist” martial artist (like me).”
“My husband started at the club, I have done a private lesson and our son attends as well.”
“Stopped in for an open mat while I was in town and had a great visit.”
“AXT has been a fantastic place for myself and two boys to learn self-defense through Jui-jitsu.”
“It’s beginner/newcomer friendly and there are a great group of guys/gals who train here.”
Other martial arts here
“We’ve tried different MMA places locally and AXT hands down, without a doubt, takes the cake as the best!”
What members say
“Chris and his staff present frequent opportunities to coach competitors but also provide a great instructional environment for the “hobbyist” martial artist (like me).”
“The coaches are welcoming, filled with tons of knowledge/experience and are even willing to work with newbies like me!”
“The coaches are welcoming, filled with tons of knowledge/experience and are even willing to work with newbies like me!”
“My son has gained knowledge and confidence through the teachings and techniques.”
“My kids love this place! I saw their confidence grow session by session and I’m excited to see their progress!”
“Chris and his staff present frequent opportunities to coach competitors but also provide a great instructional environment for the “hobbyist” martial artist (like me).”
From the reviews
Wonderful school in Yorkville. Teaches jiu jitsu and MMA for the streets. A great place to exercise and a very chill environment. Beginners and experienced practioners are welcome. Has kids classes and adult. Open every day but Fridays.
My kids love this place! I saw their confidence grow session by session and I’m excited to see their progress! Highly recommend! Coaches are great and the families are very supportive of each other. Amazing little community! 💕
This gym is in a wonderful location, it’s clean, organized and well decorated. Walking in, it give spa vibes. Behind the visual is an amazing group of students who are lead by exceptional instructors. I came as a traveler, looking for a place to roll while I was in town.
I really do love AXT Jiu-Jitsu. The coaches are welcoming, filled with tons of knowledge/experience and are even willing to work with newbies like me! All the students there have also been warm and welcoming and take their time to show me the ropes.
New to BJJ? Start at AXT Jiu-Jitsu
AXT 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 AXT 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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