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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chicago, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chicagomma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 312-219-3095
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11:45 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11:45 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11:45 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11:45 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:45 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Stefan is the muay thai coach i train with the most (3+ a week) and has taught me the fundamentals of muay thai through well designed drills and exercises.”
“He teaches a 50/50 mix between stand-up and ground based training and has No-Gi classes every day.”
“He teaches a 50/50 mix between stand-up and ground based training and has No-Gi classes every day.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete or to be a better you, Chicago MMA offers it all.”
“This gym strikes a great balance between serious training and a welcoming atmosphere, making it an awesome place for both beginners and more experienced fighters.”
Other martial arts here
“Since my start, ive become more confident and knowledgeable in both brazilian jiu jitsu and muay thai kickboxing.”
“More than half of my life (12 years+) with Misho and Chicago MMA and I can testify that this is the best MMA gym in Chicago.”
“Since my start, ive become more confident and knowledgeable in both brazilian jiu jitsu and muay thai kickboxing.”
What members say
“The head coach Misho at Chicago MMA has a great BJJ philosophy which makes it very applicable to MMA.”
“This gym strikes a great balance between serious training and a welcoming atmosphere, making it an awesome place for both beginners and more experienced fighters.”
“This gym strikes a great balance between serious training and a welcoming atmosphere, making it an awesome place for both beginners and more experienced fighters.”
“Stefan is the muay thai coach i train with the most (3+ a week) and has taught me the fundamentals of muay thai through well designed drills and exercises.”
“Some classes are more technical work while others can be more conditioning… couldn’t recommend a better gym to join.”
“Most other BJJ gyms around Chicago are 90% ground based and focus on GI training, teaching lots of complex collar chokes which have no application outside of BJJ GI competitions.”
From the reviews
Ive been coming to this gym for over 4 months and have all great things to say about the instructors, the students, and the facilities/equipment. They have a frequent and flexible class schedule where i can train 7 times a week morning and night.
Legit BJJ blackbelt & Muay Thai instruction, coupled with a very welcoming environment. Classes are structured & build upon prior concepts. The facilities are well maintained, there is a nice, up to date work out area (weights, kettlebells, TRx, etc) with showers & towel service to boot!
The head coach Misho at Chicago MMA has a great BJJ philosophy which makes it very applicable to MMA. He teaches a 50/50 mix between stand-up and ground based training and has No-Gi classes every day.
When people find a reason to divide, this gym gives a reason to unite. Amazing atmosphere, friendship, and brotherhood. More than half of my life (12 years+) with Misho and Chicago MMA and I can testify that this is the best MMA gym in Chicago.
New to BJJ? Start at Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts 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 Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
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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