# Double Five Chicago > Chicago, United States ## Overview **Name:** Double Five Chicago **Description:** Double Five Jiu-Jitsu Chicago, founded by Andre "Maneco" Leite in 2012, is a world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in West Town. The gym represents the legacy of the legendary Carlson Gracie lineage, with Professor Maneco holding black belts in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. With over 30 years of experience in martial arts, Maneco is a 5x World Champion, 4x Pan Am Champion, 8x European Champion, and 9x American Champion, ranking among the most elite fighters and instructors in North America. The training philosophy at Double Five Jiu-Jitsu combines traditional techniques with the latest innovations in martial arts. The academy provides the perfect balance between fun, lifestyle, and competition in a safe environment. Students of all ages and experience levels are welcomed into a judgment-free zone where mistakes are viewed as growth opportunities. The team's unique teaching style, rooted in positivity and words of encouragement, has proven effective in accelerating learning while improving both physical fitness and mental well-being. Led by Professor Andre "Maneco" Leite (black belt under Carlson Gracie Sr.), the instruction team also includes Louie Raimondo, a highly decorated competitor who ranked #2 in IBJJF brown belt in 2023 and holds multiple open championship titles. The academy offers programs for kids, adults, and private lessons, emphasizing character development, community, self-defense, and competition training. Located conveniently along Chicago Avenue between Ashland Avenue and Armour Street, Double Five Jiu-Jitsu is beginner-friendly while maintaining world-class standards. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 1531 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 Chicago, IL 60642, United States **Phone:** (312) 459-1720 **Email:** doublefivechicagojj@gmail.com **Website:** https://doublefivechicago.com/ **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doublefivechicago/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Doublefivechicago/ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Andre Leite - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Andre "Maneco" Leite is a multi-time World, European, Pan-American and National Champion with over 30 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He received his black belt under the legendary Carlson Gracie Sr. and developed his skills alongside a generation of outstanding fighters on Gracie's Elite Team. An expert in self-defense and competition training, his approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu combines traditional techniques with the latest innovations in martial arts. ### Louie Raimondo - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Competitive brown belt instructor at Double Five Jiu-Jitsu Chicago. ## Programs ### Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fun and educational BJJ program for children that builds confidence, discipline, focus, and respect while learning self-defense. **Classes:** ### Kids BJJ Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Advanced gi program for experienced young practitioners. **Classes:** ### Kids No-Gi BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-gi grappling program for children. **Classes:** ### All Levels BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being. **Classes:** ### No-Gi BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, similar to MMA training. Focus on wrestling, takedowns, and submission grappling. **Classes:** ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Open training session for all levels to practice techniques and spar. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 03, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/illinois/chicago/double-five-chicago)