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New Breed Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Niles, 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
- 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 newbreedtrainingcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (847) 674-3577
Hours
| Monday | 9:15 AM–12:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:15 AM–12:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:15 AM–12:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:15 AM–12:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 9:15 AM–12:30 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:15 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Everyine was super friendly, and I loved seeing people's kids running around and also training.”
“If you're just starting out, looking to compete or just training to have fun, Newbreed in Niles is the spot.”
“Mark, the head coach, is an active competitor who brings a wealth of real-world experience to every class.”
Other martial arts here
“Houston is the best muay thai coach!”
“Now there are plenty of places to "learn" jiu jitsu and boxing, but only a couple of them are top notch.”
What members say
“One of the best gyms with the most welcoming and knowledgeable instructors.”
“The team here is incredible—motivated, welcoming, and always willing to help each other grow.”
“Great group of instructors and the people were very friendly, I can’t say enough about this gym.”
“The instructors are not only skilled practitioners but also exceptional teachers, breaking down complex techniques into understandable steps.”
“If you're just starting out, looking to compete or just training to have fun, Newbreed in Niles is the spot.”
“Had the privilege of training at New Breed this weekend, very well thought out training area with large mat space that was kept extremely clean.”
From the reviews
When I started training BJJ I looked at a lot of schools in the Chicagoland area and attended trial classes at several that were well-reviewed and seemed reputable. Even though it is a long drive for me (40-60 mins), this is the school that impressed me most and has continued to impress over the last 1.5 years.
Now there are plenty of places to "learn" jiu jitsu and boxing, but only a couple of them are top notch. New Breed is one of the best hands down. Their instructors are great and hold everyone accountable while still coaching and teaching the right way.
Excellent training facility. Top-notch instruction. If you're in the area, this is the place to train! I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 1.5 years and I have recently visited here and trained there several days while in Chicago - I looked up the school online - all good reviews on Yelp - I called, left a…
My flight out of Chicago for the ADCC trials was delayed and managed to drop in to train during my layover, everyone was super welcoming, quality/technical JiuJitsu, & a great facility. 10/10 recommend!
Your first BJJ class at New Breed Training Center
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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