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Crimson Guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oak Lawn, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule crimsonguardbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 708-566-0169
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 10–11 am, 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30–11:30 am |
The classes they run
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and know exactly how to push kids like my 10-year-old son to reach their full potential while building confidence and discipline.”
“The facility is well-maintained, and the atmosphere is inviting for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
What members say
“Crimson Guard Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional gym that stands out for its cleanliness, welcoming community, and knowledgeable instructors.”
“Crimson Guard Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional gym that stands out for its cleanliness, welcoming community, and knowledgeable instructors.”
“Crimson Guard Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional gym that stands out for its cleanliness, welcoming community, and knowledgeable instructors.”
“Kids program is really popular too, mats always filled with kids with serious skill that they learned from Crimson Guard.”
“Crimson Guard Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional gym that stands out for its cleanliness, welcoming community, and knowledgeable instructors.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and know exactly how to push kids like my 10-year-old son to reach their full potential while building confidence and discipline.”
From the reviews
Joining Crimson Guard has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Coach Matt, along with the other coaches are phenomenal teachers with many years of experience. Clean gym, awesome classmates, and great coaches! Definitely check this place out if you are looking for a life changing journey!!
I've been coming to this BJJ gym for two years. I have previously trained elsewhere at a place that was a bit different. I can with total confidence say that this is a great place to learn and train jiu jitsu at.
I started going to Crimson Guard to challenge my level of fitness. Going in I knew absolutely nothing. Day one I left learning something and I can say I’ve learned something new every time I’ve gone in and it is a challenge every single day! The coaches are great all around very knowledgeable, welcoming, and fun.
This sure is a good place to learn real jiu jitsu at. Matt is a great guy and does a really good job with new students and advanced students. If you want to be serious and have a serious instructor that will really teach you look no further. 5 stars.
New to BJJ? Start at Crimson Guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Crimson Guard Brazilian 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 Crimson Guard Brazilian 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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