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.
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Class Schedule
Monday (5 classes)
All Levels BJJ (Morning)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being.
All Levels BJJ (Afternoon)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being.
Kids BJJ
Fun and educational BJJ program for children that builds confidence, discipline, focus, and respect while learning self-defense.
All Levels BJJ (Evening)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being.
No-Gi BJJ
Grappling without the gi, similar to MMA training. Focus on wrestling, takedowns, and submission grappling.
Tuesday (3 classes)
All Levels BJJ (Morning)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being.
Kids GI/Advanced
Advanced gi program for experienced young practitioners.
All Levels BJJ (Evening)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being.
Wednesday (4 classes)
All Levels BJJ (Morning)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being.
All Levels BJJ (Afternoon)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being.
Kids BJJ
Fun and educational BJJ program for children that builds confidence, discipline, focus, and respect while learning self-defense.
No-Gi BJJ
Grappling without the gi, similar to MMA training. Focus on wrestling, takedowns, and submission grappling.
Thursday (3 classes)
All Levels BJJ (Morning)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being.
Kids GI/Advanced
Advanced gi program for experienced young practitioners.
All Levels BJJ (Evening)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being.
Friday (3 classes)
All Levels BJJ (Morning)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for adults of all experience levels. Learn self-defense while improving fitness and mental well-being.
Kids No-Gi BJJ
No-gi grappling program for children.
No GI Open Mat
Open training session for all levels to practice techniques and spar.
Saturday (1 class)
Open Mat
Open training session for all levels to practice techniques and spar.
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Location & Directions
Street Address
1531 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Location
Chicago, IL 60642, United States