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Vuk BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Elmhurst, Illinois
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
- 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 vukbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (331) 666-4573
Hours
| Monday | 5:45–8 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45–8 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:15 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8–11 AM |
| Sunday | 8:15–10 AM |
The classes they run
“The other thing I love is that the kids learn in a room out of parents influence.”
“Upon reaching out to Vuk BJJ, I had the pleasure of attending a Saturday no gi class that offered top-notch instruction from Professor Eduardo and a welcoming training environment.”
“Upon reaching out to Vuk BJJ, I had the pleasure of attending a Saturday no gi class that offered top-notch instruction from Professor Eduardo and a welcoming training environment.”
“Whether you're a hobbyist, a beginner, or someone looking for competition training- it's got everything.”
“Class is never cancelled, if you're the only one that shows, you're getting a free private lesson.”
“There is always a black belt in each class, and the structure is phenomenal for beginners, all Levels and all ages.”
Other martial arts here
“He takes the time to teach proper technique and has shown me so much, not just about boxing but about discipline and confidence too.”
What members say
“The owner Skinny and his wife are truly talented and prestigious black belt instructors.”
“Upon reaching out to Vuk BJJ, I had the pleasure of attending a Saturday no gi class that offered top-notch instruction from Professor Eduardo and a welcoming training environment.”
“Upon reaching out to Vuk BJJ, I had the pleasure of attending a Saturday no gi class that offered top-notch instruction from Professor Eduardo and a welcoming training environment.”
“He takes the time to teach proper technique and has shown me so much, not just about boxing but about discipline and confidence too.”
“The atmosphere at vukk bjj is by far amazing the gym is clean the instructors are Amazing very excited that I joined the gym made me feel like I am part of the family!”
“He takes the time to teach proper technique and has shown me so much, not just about boxing but about discipline and confidence too.”
From the reviews
I am very happy to have found such an amazing Jiu-Jutsu academy so close to my home for my 9 year old son. This place is super clean, air conditioned, properly setup for excellent trainings. I love that the location has proper Matt/Flooring for takedowns to avoid getting hurt.
The atmosphere at vukk bjj is by far amazing the gym is clean the instructors are Amazing very excited that I joined the gym made me feel like I am part of the family! So glad I found this gym !!!
As a frequent traveler, I ensure that I maximize my mat time, enabling me to connect with fellow jiu-jitsu practitioners and visit various gyms. Upon reaching out to Vuk BJJ, I had the pleasure of attending a Saturday no gi class that offered top-notch instruction from Professor Eduardo and a welcoming training…
I train at a BJJ school in the city, but the drive is overwhelming so my professor at Molinaro Jiu Jitsu recommended me to train here. Let me just say...for me, taking class at another school is so nerve wracking, but the environment (owner, people, facility, location) is so nice, that you feel immediately right at…
New to BJJ? Start at Vuk BJJ
Vuk BJJ 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 Vuk BJJ
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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