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Northbrook Jiu Jitsu/R-Team jiu jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Northbrook, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule northbrookjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 773-972-5124
Hours
| Monday | 6:15–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:45–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:15–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:45–9:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30–10 am |
| Sunday | 9–11 am |
The classes they run
“All of our students women, men and kids are like a family and all respect each other and always willing to help regardless of belt color.”
“We are also home to a Masters World Champion and have multiple athletes who compete at professional BJJ events.”
“And f you are going to pick one martial art for self defense – BJJ is definitely a great choice.”
“I genuinely believe this is the premier location for Jiu-Jitsu training in the northwest suburbs area, particularly for beginners.”
What members say
“Professor Barry is a Chicagoland BJJ pillar and his school has some of the best instruction you can get in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
“He runs an excellent program, his students are wonderful people, and he fosters a culture that is welcoming, open-minded and growth-oriented.”
“He runs an excellent program, his students are wonderful people, and he fosters a culture that is welcoming, open-minded and growth-oriented.”
“From day one he will personally make sure you are feeling welcomed and comfortable and will take time to show the techniques.”
“They also started kids program few months ago and now all of my three kids are training.”
“This facility is top notch, clean and has new matts with plenty of room for our big classes.”
From the reviews
I embarked on my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey at this facility approximately 2 years ago. From day one, Professor Berry welcomed me warmly, creating a comfortable environment. Every training partner I've encountered here has been incredibly helpful, offering proper support and guidance.
Congratulations. You found Northbrook Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! That must mean you are likely looking to better defend yourself, get in better shape, or maybe just moved to the area and checking out BJJ schools. If you've made it this far to research BJJ, you have seen and heard about this discipline and its benefits.
I have been learning from Professor Barry Phillps for a few years now and Northbrook Jiu Jitsu is a definitely a good fit for me. The atmosphere is great for any level. If you are a beginner this is a great place to start as Professor Barry has the patience and years of experience.
As a 4-stripe purple belt, I've dropped in a few times. Barry is a very knowledgeable Bjj professor. He provides little details specific to my body type that really elevated my game. He has a great dedicated crew of students varying from white belts all the way on up to a few recently promoted black belts.
New to BJJ? Start at Northbrook Jiu Jitsu/R-Team jiu jitsu
Northbrook Jiu Jitsu/R-Team 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 Northbrook Jiu Jitsu/R-Team 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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