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Jiu-Jitsu Institute Inc
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chicago, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jjichicago.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (312) 986-1541
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I started in high school after getting jumped on Halloween.”
“Sensai Hollis is a true competitor and a phenomenal judoka “nothing like good old judo” he says to motivate his students.”
“With a combination of effective competition techniques, self defense principles, and proper time dedicated to Newaza (Ground techniques) “J.”
Other martial arts here
“in 1938) is a great school dedicated to the development of all it’s students and teaching good Judo and traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu.”
What members say
“Sensei Hollis, the head instructor, often reminds myself and my fellow students and instructors that “this is a family” and it’s true.”
“With a combination of effective competition techniques, self defense principles, and proper time dedicated to Newaza (Ground techniques) “J.”
“With a combination of effective competition techniques, self defense principles, and proper time dedicated to Newaza (Ground techniques) “J.”
“While being able to produce great results they do not focus on winning.”
From the reviews
The long standing Jiu Jitsu Institute (Est. in 1938) is a great school dedicated to the development of all it’s students and teaching good Judo and traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu.
I don’t know how to better speak of this place. If you want to practice Judo in Chicago this at the very least needs to be a place on your list to visit. I personally have been to tohkon and will acknowledge the talent on those mats but nothing compares to the instruction found here.
I started in high school after getting jumped on Halloween. Sensei Barnet and assistant Sensei Sammy were amazing instructors in all aspects of thev gentle way. Best of all, unlike other dojos, you truly earn your rank. This school definitely changed my life. Doomo arigato
I absolutely love this gym and the people I’ve had the privilege to train with and get to know over the years. I’ve been with Jiu Jitsu Institute since 2013 and have nothing but good things to say.
Your first BJJ class at Jiu-Jitsu Institute Inc
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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