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Dekalb County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hinckley, 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 dekalbcountybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you’re looking for a gym for yourself or your kids this is the gym for you!”
“This is a great Brazilian jiu jitsu school for people at all levels to learn.”
Other martial arts here
“This is the place that introduced me to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.”
What members say
“The instructor black belt Eric Hartwig is an amazing Instructor, been going there about 18 months and have had a great time and learned a lot.”
“From making me feel very welcome on my first day to learning something new everyday I go in.”
“Great instructor and a great group of guys that are always supportive and encouraging.”
From the reviews
This is the place that introduced me to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. Tons of fun, great people, and one hell of an experience! After training and competing out of here for the last year and a half +, I can't see myself going without it ever again.
This is a great Brazilian jiu jitsu school for people at all levels to learn. Great group of students to work and learn with. Would highly recommend this place. If you ever thought of trying BJJ, I would say go here and give it a try!
The instructor black belt Eric Hartwig is an amazing Instructor, been going there about 18 months and have had a great time and learned a lot. The environment is also great atmosphere for people starting out. Highly recommend it!
Syarted 3 months ago and got completely hooked. Great instructor and a great group of guys that are always supportive and encouraging. Perfect for beginners and veterans alike.
New to BJJ? Start at Dekalb County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dekalb County 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 Dekalb County 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. 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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