51 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Chicago right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 4,206 ratings). The Top 10 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
The Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Chicago 2026 · JJA Score 94 · 5.0/5 (218 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 193 Northfield Rd
Chicago Martial Arts / Brazilian Top Team Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Chicago 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 5.0/5 (86 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 151 S Pfingsten Rd #H
Grassroots Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Chicago 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 5.0/5 (50 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 10940 S Western Ave
Mission MMA & Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Chicago 2026 · JJA Score 86 · 4.9/5 (76 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1620 W Carroll Ave
Taylor Biagi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Chicago 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 5.0/5 (259 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 508 N Hoyne Ave Unit 3, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
APEX House of Grappling — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Chicago 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 5.0/5 (95 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 51 E Plainfield Rd
Lion's Den Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Chicago 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 5.0/5 (89 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 15301 S Bell Rd
Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Chicago 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 4.9/5 (187 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 226 S Wabash Ave 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Vuk BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Chicago 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 5.0/5 (158 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 176 N York St
Warrior Evolution MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Chicago 2026 · JJA Score 79 · 5.0/5 (61 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 329 W 18th St Unit 405
All 51 Chicago BJJ gyms, ranked
Progression Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (23 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 6931 Joliet Rd
Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (30 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1801 Central St
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago · 5.0/5 (59 reviews) · No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 5711 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
TDC MMA + Fitness · 4.9/5 (163 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Competition team · 2450 W Hubbard St 2nd Floor
Gracie Barra Downers Grove · 4.9/5 (187 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 152 Ogden Ave
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts · 4.9/5 (80 reviews) · Members only · Competition team · 1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Crimson Guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (48 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 4640 W 103rd St
Chicago School Of Grappling · 5.0/5 (130 reviews) · $130/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 722 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu · 4.9/5 (188 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 15629 71st Ct
Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (73 reviews) · $160/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Competition team · 4101 N Broadway
Brazilian Top Team Schaumburg · 4.9/5 (27 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 455 E State Pkwy #103
North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 4.9/5 (60 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3649 N Central Ave
Aries Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (5 reviews) · Gi · Women's classes · Open mat · Competition team · 10200 S Kedzie Ave Suite B
Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (80 reviews) · $75/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 1770 S Harlem Ave
Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (166 reviews) · $150/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · 820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Valko Jiu Jitsu Studio · 5.0/5 (38 reviews) · $150/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 2444 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Roadrunner Submission Grappling · 5.0/5 (19 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 906 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Double Five Jiu-Jitsu · 4.9/5 (60 reviews) · Members only · 1531 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 4.8/5 (44 reviews) · Members only · 6019 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
Jiu-Jitsu Institute Inc · 5.0/5 (11 reviews) · Members only · 226 S Wabash Ave #7, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Kids BJJ classes in Chicago, IL
Kids jiu-jitsu in Chicago, IL: 24 academies teach children's BJJ, including 10 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 6 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Chicago gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Chicago?
10 Chicago gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Chicago academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's jiu-jitsu in Chicago, IL
Women's jiu-jitsu in Chicago, IL: 12 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
12 Chicago gyms list a women's program. Some are women's-only sessions, others are women's-focused within the regular schedule. Call ahead to confirm the format and times.
Beginner jiu-jitsu classes in Chicago, IL
BJJ for beginners in Chicago, IL: 28 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
Chicago has 51 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 39 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 4,206 total ratings across 51 reviewed academies. Membership averages $129/mo and drop-ins about $35 across the 8 gyms that publish pricing. 22 gyms run a public open mat; 29 are members-only. Most reviewed: Taylor Biagi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (259 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in Illinois
Closest jiu jitsu cities to this one. Useful if you commute or train at multiple gyms.
Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, The Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ranks #1 in Chicago for 2026 (5.0 stars across 218 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Chicago?
Across the 8 Chicago gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $129 a month and drop-ins about $35. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Chicago, IL?
51 gyms listed. 39 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Chicago?
Yes. Most Chicago BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Chicago?
Most Chicago BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Chicago?
Yes. Most Chicago BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Chicago?