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UFC GYM ORLAND PARK
3.8 ★★★★☆ 58 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orland Park, Illinois
Part of ufc-gym
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Membership memberships run around $50/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Website & schedule ufcgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 708-228-7951
The classes they run
“A perfect atmosphere for experts OR beginners.”
Other martial arts here
“Angelo even gave me a free training session for Kevin to teach me some of the boxing basics and they saw the smile on my face at the end i could not get it to go away!”
What members say
“The welcoming nature of the staff and energy of the gym are superior to anywhere we're ever been.”
“UFC's trainers are attentive, instructive and everyone (including members) are so friendly.”
“All coaches do well on explaining techniques/strategies on cardio strength and fighting styles.”
“All coaches do well on explaining techniques/strategies on cardio strength and fighting styles.”
“This gym is always clean.”
From the reviews
Best gym hands down 🙌🏽 I have been a member for 6 years now and I could not be happier with my experience there. All the coaches and staff are so kind and amazing at what they do. I genuinely enjoy working out at this facility and highly recommend joining 💪🏽♥️
This place is my second home, and the team is family. The welcoming nature of the staff and energy of the gym are superior to anywhere we're ever been. I’ve had a couple membership other places but nothing will ever compare to the UFC GYM!!! I can't say enough good things about this gym.
I like this gym, it is very nice and the ppl there are so friendly and helpful. I already did the free first fitness test. The coach was very nice. I come everyday to ufc. Thank you so much for your kindness and fitness questions support!.
A perfect atmosphere for experts OR beginners. UFC's trainers are attentive, instructive and everyone (including members) are so friendly. If you're wanting to get fit, but not sure where to start I can't think of a better place.
New to BJJ? Start at UFC GYM ORLAND PARK
UFC GYM ORLAND PARK 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 UFC GYM ORLAND PARK
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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