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Prevail Combat Sports: Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orland Park, Illinois
Plan your first class
- 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 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule prevailcombatsports.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (708) 942-7270
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Maher is an outstanding coach, he takes his time to ensure the kids understand the moves before moving on and never overwhelms them.”
“I also attend the women's class and Coach Noelle is great.”
“I've already won 1st place twice at two different jujitsu tournaments and won my first kickboxing match.”
“The private lessons have been an absolute game-changer, and the coach is nothing short of spectacular.”
“It's a good workout and I'm learning a lot about kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”
“Prevail makes you feel like you belong, whether you’re a beginner or someone who’s been training for years.”
Other martial arts here
“Highly recommend for anyone interested in Muay Thai or Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Extreme passion for the sport and great knowledge of boxing and BJJ.”
“It's a good workout and I'm learning a lot about kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”
What members say
“The instructor is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about students learning proper technique.”
“Prevail makes you feel like you belong, whether you’re a beginner or someone who’s been training for years.”
“Welcoming setting definitely seeing improvement in my child's physical and mental health.”
“I've checked out a few other places and noticed right away how he cares about technique and making sure you are doing the moves correctly.”
“After a great workout, I can always walk out with peace and a clear head”
“After trying countless martial arts studios, we finally found a place where my son not only enjoys himself but truly thrives.”
From the reviews
Coach Maher is very knowledgeable and patient. I've checked out a few other places and noticed right away how he cares about technique and making sure you are doing the moves correctly. He wants you to learn and grow. It's a super friendly and encouraging environment.
Coach MA is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He’s certainly like a real life ninja! Extremely skilled and patient, able to work with all levels of experience. He’s the best coach that we have ever worked with. We won’t train anywhere else.
I stared here 6-months ago doing boxing, kickboxing, and jujitsu. The love, support, training, and camaraderie at this gym is like no other. Coach Maher and my training partners are the best. I've already won 1st place twice at two different jujitsu tournaments and won my first kickboxing match.
This is a fantastic facility that truly caters to all ages. Whether you are advanced or just a beginner, they will tailor the program to best fit your skill set.
New to BJJ? Start at Prevail Combat Sports: Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA
Prevail Combat Sports: Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA 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 Prevail Combat Sports: Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA
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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