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Double Five Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chicago, Illinois
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
- 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 doublefivejjchicago.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (312) 459-1720
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Very much a community gym as well - I don't have kids, but will say the kids program is thriving.”
“While visiting town I dropped in on a Wednesday night NoGi class.”
“He takes his time with beginners and turns it up for the more advanced students.”
What members say
“Also it is always very clean and organized, really good environment and very knowledgeable coaches.”
“To me Andre has found what is the perfect balance of seriousness/intensity in training while maintaining an overall welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.”
“I went up to Chicago for the new years to visit family and friends, I stayed at my cousins house who trains there and from the second I walked in I was treated like family.”
“Max taught the first class I attended and was very detail oriented and knowledgeable about what he was instructing.”
“Very much a community gym as well - I don't have kids, but will say the kids program is thriving.”
“High level jiu jitsu instructors and practitioners with countless hours of competition experience and accolades.”
From the reviews
So I'd been wanting to start BJJ for years but was always intimidated. I even tried a couple intro classes at another gym in Chicago but the vibe just wasn't right for me. This is why I'm so happy to have found Soul Fighters Chicago. Such a great gym with top notch instruction.
Andre is meticulous about detail. He takes his time with beginners and turns it up for the more advanced students. The vibe is positive, all the black belt instructors are super encouraging.
Was in town for a few days and Professor Maneco Team allowed me the opportunity to stop in and train. This is a great school with a very welcoming team. Thank you all for the experience. Best place in Chicago!
I've been learning Jiu Jitsu from Andre and all the instructors here for the past 1.5 years and am extremely grateful and blessed for the opportunity to train with them in Chicago. There's a lot of Jiu Jitsu gyms in Chicago.
New to BJJ? Start at Double Five Jiu-Jitsu
Double Five 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 Double Five 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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