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Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Effingham, IL
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Effingham, 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 — 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 risenajjeffingham.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (217) 480-4388
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you're new to juijitsu or a veteran of the game you will fit into this very inviting room for kids and adults !”
“His instruction is technical yet easy to follow, making it accessible for all skill levels.”
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What members say
“Professor Chad Hawkins is definitely the best if you want to train real Jiu-jitsu!”
“The thing that's great about Chad is that he cares as much about people on their first day of training as much as his competition students.”
“The gym itself is spotless, and the welcoming atmosphere makes you feel like part of the family immediately.”
“Inspires hard work ethic, and confidence; all while being taught great technique by talented coaches.”
“In this time he has taken me from a decent competition athlete with local succes and turned me I to a pan am champion.”
“The gym itself is spotless, and the welcoming atmosphere makes you feel like part of the family immediately.”
From the reviews
You won’t find a better training environment than this. The instructors and fellow practitioners consistently challenge and support you, fostering growth and improvement. This community is dedicated to helping everyone achieve their best and continually grow, getting better with every single class.
My kids and I have been training with Chad across the Terre Haute and Effingham locations for almost 6 years. He offers world class instruction and a clean environment to learn in. My children have grown up in this environment moving from kids class to adult classes.
I have been under Chad for over a year now. In this time he has taken me from a decent competition athlete with local succes and turned me I to a pan am champion. The thing that's great about Chad is that he cares as much about people on their first day of training as much as his competition students.
I have been training there for over 4 years. Chad is one of the best paractioners in the world. The group there is family friendly, world class athletes. If you're looking to get in shape, Lose weight, Become a world champion or just be part of something amazing, check them out.
New to BJJ? Start at Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Effingham, IL
Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Effingham, IL 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 Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Effingham, IL
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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