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BJJ Classes in Highland Park, IL

Highland Park has 2 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Ilya's Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

, Highland Park, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

1630 Old Deerfield Rd Ste 208, Highland Park, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Highland Park

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Ilya's Jiu-Jitsu and True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Ilya's Jiu-Jitsu runs women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

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New to BJJ?

This gym is called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Highland Park

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Highland Park: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Highland Park?
Most Highland Park gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Highland Park gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 2 of the 2 gyms in Highland Park advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Ilya's Jiu-Jitsu, True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Highland Park?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Highland Park gym is highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Highland Park?
Yes — 2 Highland Park gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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