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Top Level MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Niles, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule toplevelmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 708-529-9204
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“So thankful for being able to bring my son to top level and have him build confidence in himself, have fun and all in a caring, positive, professional and clean environment.”
“Whether you are looking to train for competition, members compete regularly, or simply looking to lose some weight, I'm down about 20 pounds, this is a great place to check out.”
“The private lessons have been an extra special treat.”
“If you want to just learn for self defense or compete they have the coaches and members to help you.”
“Great atmosphere to learn and they offer classes that suit all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“Top level mma is great place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing and mma.”
“Top level MMA is an exceptional place to train with excellent, knowledgeable, and genuine professors/coaches!”
“Top level mma is great place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing and mma.”
“Wether you like Muay Thai, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu or wrestling, they have it all!”
What members say
“Great coaches, friendly and skilled fellow students, and music that will get you working out even harder.”
“Paul, Bernadette and family have created an welcoming atmosphere for martial arts training.”
“Top level has a very friendly environment, perfect for newbies and experienced people in the martial arts !”
“This is not just workouts and conditioning but a place to better your craft in MMA.”
“So thankful for being able to bring my son to top level and have him build confidence in himself, have fun and all in a caring, positive, professional and clean environment.”
“Whether you are looking to train for competition, members compete regularly, or simply looking to lose some weight, I'm down about 20 pounds, this is a great place to check out.”
From the reviews
Top level MMA, is more than just a self defense facility. It was a location that quickly became a second home. The owners Bernie and Leon welcome you with open hands and help you navigate the different styles of MMA they have to offer.
Top Level MMA has been a home away from home for me the past 4 years. The atmosphere welcomes any and everybody. The coaches are excellent and training partners that I wouldn't trade for anything. Highly recommended for anyone regardless of age or conditioning.
This is one of the most supportive places I've ever been. They're extremely friendly with the children of clients; teaching the kids discipline and patience. The adult classes allow you to work at your own pace and offer martial arts as well as a fitness class and a yoga class.
Love love this place. This became my second home away from home. Learning the art of mixed martial arts have never been so exciting with my training buddies and coaches. It is such a friendly environment and the coaches are very knowledgeable in what they do.
New to BJJ? Start at Top Level MMA
Top Level MMA 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 Top Level 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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