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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Illinois

Illinois has 32 gyms offering BJJ fundamentals classes in this directory, across 19 cities — Chicago, Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora and 15 more. Gyms are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.

Program labels come from each gym's own website and members' reviews; schedules and formats change, so check the gym's timetable before you go.

BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Chicago, IL

Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 233 reviews

820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL

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Supreme JIU JITSU Chicago Idriz Redzovic

5 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

2442 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

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

Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Chicago

4.9 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

4900 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

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Chicago School Of Grappling

5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

722 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

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Memberships around $130/mo

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No-nonsense studio for martial arts instruction, including boxing, kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu & more.

Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

4717 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

2128 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

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Brazil 021 BJJ - Jiu-Jitsu in Chicago

4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

2643 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

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Ages 3–12

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Pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

6019 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Naperville, IL

BJJ Lab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense

5 ★★★★★ 308 reviews

1701 Quincy Ave #26, Naperville, IL

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Memberships around $120/mo

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Warrior's Edge Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

1811 High Grove Ln Ste 251, Naperville, IL

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Ages 4–12

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Victory MMA - Naperville

5 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

1224 Ogden Ave Unit j, Naperville, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Schaumburg, IL

LCCT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Inc

4.9 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

1152 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL

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Ages 3–7

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Midwest Training Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

455 E State Pkwy #103, Schaumburg, IL

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Ages 4–15

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Evolution MMA Chicago - Schaumburg

4.5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

1207 Remington Rd #105, Schaumburg, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Aurora, IL

Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling

5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

1050 Corporate Blvd Ste e, Aurora, IL

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Levels Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

800-2 S Frontenac St, Aurora, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Bolingbrook, IL

Champion Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

501 S Weber Rd Unit 112, Bolingbrook, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Buffalo Grove, IL

Brazilian Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

790 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

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Ages 3–13

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Downers Grove, IL

Gracie Barra Downers Grove

4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

152 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Elgin, IL

Fusion Academy of Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

782 S McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL

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Ages 7–12

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Elmhurst, IL

Ferro academy Brazilian Jiu jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

450 N York St, Elmhurst, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Highland Park, IL

True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

1630 Old Deerfield Rd Ste 208, Highland Park, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Highwood, IL

Brasa Jiu-Jitsu Highwood

5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

432 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Libertyville, IL

Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Libertyville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Krav Maga

5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

281 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL

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Ages 4–15

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in McHenry, IL

Deep Water Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

2034 N Richmond Rd, McHenry, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in New Lenox, IL

Gracie Barra New Lenox

4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

14627 W Edison Dr, New Lenox, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in North Riverside, IL

Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

1770 S Harlem Ave, North Riverside, IL

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Memberships around $16/mo Ages 14–16

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Orland Park, IL

RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 214 reviews

15629 71st Ct, Orland Park, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Oswego, IL

Submission Squad Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

122A Kirkland Cir, Oswego, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Round Lake, IL

ACES Training Center

5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

389 N Wilson Rd, Round Lake, IL

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BJJ Fundamentals Classes in Urbana, IL

Gracie Barra Champaign

4.9 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

408 N Race St, Urbana, IL

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