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Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hoffman Estates, 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kaizenjiujitsuclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (224) 488-6559
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have seen improvement in my child and have no doubt she will gain so much from her time here.”
“As someone with no experience and a female, I felt comfortable and confident to learn self defense and discipline here.”
“Most of the students are new to BJJ but the program is great for beginners and experienced practitioners as there are both beginner and advanced/all levels classes every evening.”
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What members say
“Ej and Faizon are great coaches, they definitely have their program tailored made for beginners and the vets that need to hone in on their techniques.”
“Most of the students are new to BJJ but the program is great for beginners and experienced practitioners as there are both beginner and advanced/all levels classes every evening.”
“The welcoming atmosphere of the gym is something I look forward to every time I hit the mat, and I can’t wait to grow and learn from EJ and Faizan.”
“Ej and Faizon are great coaches, they definitely have their program tailored made for beginners and the vets that need to hone in on their techniques.”
“Recently went to an all woman’s infertility awareness Pilates class and was WOW’d by how clean, beautiful and spacious this location was!”
“This little jiujitsu gym in North Hoffman Estates has the most welcoming, improvement focused community of jiujitsu players in the midwest!”
From the reviews
Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Club is something special. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the level of care, discipline, and respect that defines this place. Coach EJ and Coach Faizan are truly outstanding instructors.
I just started training at Kaizen Jiu Jitsu in Hoffman Estates and I’m really impressed. The place is super clean and thoughtfully designed from the lighting to the layout, you can tell a lot of care went into every detail. The mat space is great and always clean The locker rooms and bathrooms are really nice!
Kaizen Jiu Jitsu is hands down one of the best gyms I’ve trained at. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or have years of experience.
Trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the past but stopped a while ago. When Kaizen opened nearby a couple weeks ago I had to check it out. Most of the students are new to BJJ but the program is great for beginners and experienced practitioners as there are both beginner and advanced/all levels classes every evening.
New to BJJ? Start at Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Club
Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Club comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Club
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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