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Ronin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orland Park, Illinois
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
- 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 ronin-academy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (708) 629-1800
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“For perspective, I am a blue belt and my daughter is a solid gray belt.”
“If you’re looking for self defense, lose some weight or compete in any grappling art, Ronin is the place for you.”
“You can not only improve your self defense, physical strength and flexibility but also learn valuable life skills like discipline and perseverance.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, making it a great place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
Other martial arts here
“By far one of the best places to go if you’re interested in training BJJ or Judo.”
“The wrestling ran but Tom Higgins is outstanding.”
What members say
“The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, making it a great place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, making it a great place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
“You can not only improve your self defense, physical strength and flexibility but also learn valuable life skills like discipline and perseverance.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training since 2011, been to gyms in Wisconsin, Indiana and mainly Illinois. The level of training provided by the instructors at ronin is amongst the best. Angelo and Cole have high level Jiu Jitsu. They both care about their students and make sure you’re drilling things the right way.
We dropped in to Ronin Jiu Jitsu and Judo during a family vacation. For perspective, I am a blue belt and my daughter is a solid gray belt. The professor and coaches were incredibly gracious, welcoming, and offered detailed Jiu Jitsu.
I found Rōnin through a Facebook group after months of searching for a school and couldn’t be happier to have waited to find the perfect school. After a 2 week trial, my little guy was so excited that I was going to sign him up.
Ronin jujitsu and judo is truly exceptional. The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, making it a great place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. The instructors go above and beyond to ensure that every student progresses and reaches their goals.
New to BJJ? Start at Ronin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy
Ronin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy 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 Ronin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy
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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