BJJ Gyms in Wilmette, United States

Staley Martial Arts is a proud member of the Carlson Gracie Team, one of the most respected names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As an official Carlson Gracie Team school, Staley is directly sponsored by Carlson Gracie Jr., grandson of the creator of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy benefits from periodic seminars taught by Carlson Gracie Jr. himself at no additional cost to students, providing direct access to world-class instruction and the prestigious Carlson Gracie lineage. Located in Wilmette on Chicago's North Shore, Staley Martial Arts offers comprehensive training programs for both youth and adults. The academy specializes in Carlson Gracie Team Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a curriculum rooted in the renowned Gracie family tradition, emphasizing effective techniques for real-world application. In addition to BJJ, the academy offers Muay Thai training, known as the "Art of Eight Limbs," which blends striking techniques with clinching and grappling. All BJJ instructors are high-level Carlson Gracie Team athletes with extensive teaching experience. The academy's training philosophy blends physical fitness with mental fortitude and practical self-defense skills, fostering confidence, discipline, and personal growth. Staley provides a supportive environment where practitioners of all levels can thrive, from beginners building their foundation to advanced students honing competition skills. Programs include youth leadership development (ages 4-13), adult fundamentals classes, unlimited martial arts access, women's self-defense seminars, and birthday party options.