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Valor Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 55 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
- 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 valorjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (708) 696-6485
Hours
| Monday | 4 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“My son looks forward to going every week, learning new skills, and has made so many great friends along the way.”
“Trained with Coach Edgar and Coach Marcos a few weeks ago and took a saturday gi class, and attended open mat.”
“He attends the jujitsu classes, striking class and competition class.”
“During open mat, every single person went out of their way to introduce themselves and share positive, supportive energy—even while trying to tap me out (with a smile, of course ).”
“If you trying to learn self defense, be active or just be a part of community with like minded people who help you to grow together.”
“It didn’t matter if I was a total beginner; the community made me feel like I belonged from day one.”
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What members say
“Extremely knowledgeable instructors, everyone is super polite and everything is nice and clean.”
“The moment I stepped inside, I was blown away by how clean, organized, and welcoming the space felt—everything from the mats to the vibe screamed top-tier training environment.”
“The moment I stepped inside, I was blown away by how clean, organized, and welcoming the space felt—everything from the mats to the vibe screamed top-tier training environment.”
“If you're looking for a place where your child will gain confidence, discipline, and lifelong skills in a positive environment, Valor Jiu Jitsu is the place to be!”
“The moment I stepped inside, I was blown away by how clean, organized, and welcoming the space felt—everything from the mats to the vibe screamed top-tier training environment.”
From the reviews
If you trying to learn self defense, be active or just be a part of community with like minded people who help you to grow together. This is the right place to be. Also they have awesome toddler classes that my 3 year old daughter loves.
Valor Jiu Jitsu has been one of the best decisions we've made for our kids. From day one, the atmosphere has been welcoming, supportive, and truly family-oriented.
My first visit to Valor Jiu Jitsu in Orland Park, IL was an absolute game-changer. The moment I stepped inside, I was blown away by how clean, organized, and welcoming the space felt—everything from the mats to the vibe screamed top-tier training environment.
I’ve been training at Valor Jiu Jitsu for a while now, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best training environments I’ve ever experienced. Walking into a martial arts gym can be intimidating, but the team at Valor completely shatters that stereotype.
New to BJJ? Start at Valor Jiu-Jitsu
Valor Jiu-Jitsu 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 Valor Jiu-Jitsu
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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