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Ilya's Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Highland Park, Illinois
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule ilyasbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (847) 943-9611
The classes they run
“Since training with Ilya I’ve won and medaled at many tournaments and I’ve gained a tremendous understanding of jiu-jitsu.”
“Regardless of whether you are a casual practitioner just looking for only self-defense or looking to enter the competition scene, Ilya's BJJ is the place to be.”
“Professional, highly skilled, very engaged instruction for kids and adults”
What members say
“World-class instruction from not only a world-class instructor but also a world-class competitor.”
“Ilya is funny, friendly, humble, knowledgeable, and excellent at communicating the gentle-art to people from all backgrounds ,genders, ages, and abilities.”
“He is a very technical and detail oriented grappler who goes above and beyond for his students to succeed and understand technique.”
“Since training with Ilya I’ve won and medaled at many tournaments and I’ve gained a tremendous understanding of jiu-jitsu.”
“I am very proud of my accomplishments thus far, as there are not as many female athletes in the sport.”
From the reviews
Great environment and great people. Ilya is badass competitor and a detail driven instructor, who teaches effective techniques while keeping class enjoyable. Highly recommend!
awesome teacher, very chill 'dojo' for jiu jitsu good work outs, great guys in the classes. can't recommend highly enough
Very proud of Ilya for starting his own school. Awesome dude overall and great coach! Highly recommend!
Ilya has been my coach for almost two years. He is the one who introduced me to the amazing world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and I am forever thankful. He is such a compassionate teacher and coach, always there for his students and inspiring us to be our best.
Your first BJJ class at Ilya's 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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