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Powersource Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Homewood, 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 (ages 5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule powersourcema.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (708) 960-4913
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been taking classes for about 2 months now.”
“I am happy with this teaching as a first time nervous mom.”
Other martial arts here
“I'm proud to be his student and hold ranks in both Judo/Jiu Jitsu.”
From the reviews
My son has been taking classes for about 2 months now. So far good. The Sensei gives my son advice on how to handle certain situations. This means a lot to me. I dont know about Martial Arts but the advise is sound. It's something I remain my son of before class.
I called and spoke with the owner and he was really helpful and nice my first free class is Monday I'm looking forward to it for my eleven-year-old to help build confidence stamina and self endurance.
Powersource has been my family for 5 years now!!! Sensei Andre is a amazing instructor and a even better friend. I'm proud to be his student and hold ranks in both Judo/Jiu Jitsu.
Great place for new students to old students. Everyone is great here, coaches and students. Also, fantastic sensei 👊🥋
New to BJJ? Start at Powersource Martial Arts
Powersource Martial Arts 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 Powersource Martial Arts
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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