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Bloomington American Jiu-jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bloomington, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule risenajjbloomington.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–6 AM, 6–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–6 AM, 6–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–6 AM, 6–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5–6 AM, 6–7 PM |
| Friday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1–3 PM |
The classes they run
“They roll after every class which is great cardio on top of all the self defense learned.”
Other martial arts here
“Great place to train BJJ and MMA recommend to anyone looking to find a place to train.”
What members say
“Great team and great coach, no idea what Kelsie is talking about but the gym is clean at all times.”
“Great coaching, and a real family feel whenever you step in to this gym, love this place.”
“Great team and great coach, no idea what Kelsie is talking about but the gym is clean at all times.”
From the reviews
1st time in the gym I felt nothing but open arms. Friendly competitive environment. Great instructors
Michael Hadden at American Jiu Jitsu was the first to ever invite me to their gym. They have been incredibly friendly, supportive, and helpful on my Jiu Jitsu journey. They teach legitimate modern Jiu Jitsu that actually works. They're not negligent in any safety protocols.
Super friendly and educated coach. Mike is an awesome dude with an ever-evolving skillset who is more than happy to teach you everything he knows. Great vibes and cool people with a wide range of all levels. 10/10
Great team and great coach, no idea what Kelsie is talking about but the gym is clean at all times.
Your first BJJ class at Bloomington American 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. 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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