BJJ in Chicago

10th Planet Chicago, IL

Head Instructor and Owner, Josh is a Black Belt directly under the legendary jiu jitsu innovator Eddie Bravo. Josh is a life long grappler who has studied in many grappling arts including multiple Styles of Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

Artistic Jiu-Jitsu School

Artistic Jiu Jitsu School is a family-centered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Chicago, founded by Pedro Dias and Laura Carvalho. The academy is built on the belief that Jiu Jitsu is more than just a sport—it's a tool for personal growth and empowerment for students of all ages. At Artistic Jiu Jitsu School, the mission is to create a safe, welcoming, family-friendly environment where students can build confidence, discipline, and resilience both on and off the mats. The academy welcomes beginners, families, women, and children, with a focus on respect, consistency, and long-term development in an ego-free, supportive community. The training programs are designed to help students grow stronger physically and mentally. Adults can choose from Beginner Basics, Fundamentals, Advanced Training, and No-Gi programs, while kids aged 3-14 are organized into age-appropriate groups: Tiny Champions (3-5), Young Warriors (6-8), and Junior Champions (9-14). The academy also offers a dedicated Women's Jiu Jitsu program focused on confidence, practical self-defense, fitness, and community support. Artistic Jiu Jitsu School fights for a fair world without inequality or bullying, providing opportunities for all citizens to be agents of change in their lives, families, and communities from the very beginning of their Jiu Jitsu journey.

Ascend Jiu-Jitsu

Ascend Jiu-Jitsu provides students with efficient, easy to learn, World class quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu methodology! Jiu-Jitsu improves many areas in our life, physically and mentally. Benefit from lessons on full-body workout, discipline, self-defense, body conditioning, coordination and more. With World Class professor Pierre Pires leading our private sessions, experience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu like never before! Our main goal is to build your skills and lifestyle, providing many benefits such as discipline, confidence, self-defense, balance, coordination while experiencing the best full body workout!

Double Five Chicago

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.