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BJJ, MMA & Martial Arts Academies across Illinois
Chicago is where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Illinois took root, and the man most responsible for planting it is Carlson Gracie Jr. He moved to the city in 1996 to learn English and opened the state's first BJJ academy in 1997. As a 6th-degree black belt and the son of Carlson Gracie Sr., he brought direct lineage from one of the sport's founding families to the Midwest. That early foothold mattered β by the time the broader MMA boom made grappling arts mainstream in the 2010s, Chicago already had an established infrastructure of black belts who had come up through serious programs.
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Looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Chicago? Taylor Biagi BJJ Academy offers top-notch BJJ and martial arts classes for aβ¦
BJJ Lab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Naperville

Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy offering classes for kids and adults. Start your BJJ journey today with a free trialβ¦

At Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, we are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dedicated to helping students of aβ¦
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Benjilany Striking & Fitness in Chicago is a kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA striking program perfect for all skill lβ¦

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At LA BOXING OAK LAWN, we are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dedicated to helping students of all experience lβ¦