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Sycamore Jiu Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sycamore, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sycamorebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (773) 351-6080
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“UPDATE: my almost 5 year old son attends the bi-weekly kids club classes and absolutely loves it.”
“The women's only class is great and I've always felt welcome in the other classes too.”
“I show up for open mats from time to time and I have a blast.”
“From day one, the members have been incredibly welcoming and supportive, making it a great environment for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
Other martial arts here
“He has helped me tremendously with my wrestling/standup.”
What members say
“Mike is a very professional and dedicated instructor. This is a great class for kids and teens as well.”
“From day one, the members have been incredibly welcoming and supportive, making it a great environment for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
“From day one, the members have been incredibly welcoming and supportive, making it a great environment for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
“Practices are very informational and techniques were taught personably, which helped a lot for me learning the basics of the sport.”
“The women's only class is great and I've always felt welcome in the other classes too.”
From the reviews
Mike K. Is a great instructor who works at a slower pace for us slower, older students. He shows & explains the intricate details of a technique. The color belts help as well…rather than just smashing us beginners. I highly recommend Sycamore JiuJitsu.
UPDATE January 2026: I’m still doing this. SJJC is in a new, much larger facility with so much more room for activities. Great training partners for all levels, all of whom are patient, supportive, and eager.
I joined the club as a beginner and Mike worked with me directly to get me up to speed and comfortable. Practices are very informational and techniques were taught personably, which helped a lot for me learning the basics of the sport.
Sycamore Jiu Jitsu Club is an outstanding place to train. From day one, the members have been incredibly welcoming and supportive, making it a great environment for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The gym itself is always very clean and well maintained, which really shows the pride they take in the space.
New to BJJ? Start at Sycamore Jiu Jitsu Club
Sycamore Jiu Jitsu Club 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 Sycamore Jiu Jitsu Club
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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