Best BJJ gyms in Illinois

Illinois currently has 46 listed BJJ academies. This list is the top 10 for visitors, ranked from published drop-in policy, day-pass prices, open mats, timetable coverage, and how recently OpenMapp verified each listing. Gyms cannot pay for a higher rank.

Class grid last verified 25 days ago.

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Visitor data only · showing 10 of 46 listed gyms. Not belt prestige, reviews, or paid placement.

  • Welcomes visitor drop-ins (not members-only)
  • Published visitor / day-pass price, including free
  • Open mat on the timetable, and whether visitors can join it
  • Weekly class grid coverage
  • How recently OpenMapp verified the listing
  • Whether you can walk in without emailing first

263 listed classes this week among the ranked gyms · 45 today

1

Ascend Jiu-Jitsu

220 E Illinois St Unit 7-12, Chicago, IL 60611 · 149.2 mi

Drop-ins
GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($35 class; $35 open mat) · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · No need to email first · Verified this month

  • Today · 7:00 AM · Gi Fundamentals
  • Today · 12:00 PM · Gi Fundamentals
  • Today · 4:30 PM · 7+ Yo Ascend Legacy Program

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $35/class $35 open mat

Verified timetable 41 days ago

2

Pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

6019 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631 · 151.2 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($25/day; Open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 6:00 AM · Adult BJJ
  • Today · 3:30 PM · Smurf Crew 1 (Ages 4-7)
  • Today · 4:15 PM · Smurf Crew 3 (Ages 4-7)

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $25/day Free open mat

Verified timetable 28 days ago

3

Molinaro Jiu Jitsu

3260 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · 151.4 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($40/class; Saturday open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 7:00 AM · Fundamentals Class
  • Today · 11:00 AM · All Levels Adults (Gi)
  • Today · 5:00 PM · Kids Class (6+)

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $40/class Free Saturday open mat

Verified timetable 39 days ago

4

North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

3649 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · 149.1 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed (Sunday open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 10:30 AM · Gi Adults (All Levels)
  • Today · 4:15 PM · Gi Kids (Ages 5-8 And Beginners)
  • Today · 5:15 PM · Gi Kids (Ages 8-12 And Advanced)

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Free Sunday open mat

Verified timetable 36 days ago

5

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Lombard

1060 Dupage Ave, Lombard, IL 60148 · 141.5 mi

Drop-ins
No-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($30/class; Sunday open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 6:00 AM · Mixed Levels
  • Today · 11:00 AM · Mixed Levels
  • Today · 5:00 PM · Kids Jiu Jitsu

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $30/class Free Sunday open mat

Verified timetable 27 days ago

6

Misfits JiuJitsu

3820 Ohio Ave #10, St. Charles, IL 60174 · 137.7 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed (No drop-in fee for visitors; open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 6:00 PM · No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
  • Today · 7:30 PM · Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Free Free open mat

Verified timetable 31 days ago

7

Staley Martial Arts, Carlson Gracie North Shore

123 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091 · 158.1 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed (No drop-in fee (visiting a few days to a week); open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 5:00 PM · All Kids Gi BJJ
  • Today · 6:00 PM · All Adults Gi BJJ

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Free (visiting a few days to a week) Free open mat

Verified timetable 25 days ago

8

Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4101 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613 · 152.4 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed (Open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified in the last 90 days

  • Today · 6:00 AM · All Levels Jiu-Jitsu - Gi
  • Today · 11:30 AM · All Levels Jiu-Jitsu Gi
  • Today · 4:30 PM · Kids BJJ

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Free open mat

Verified timetable 46 days ago

9

BJJ Lab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

1701 Quincy Ave #26, Naperville, IL 60540 · 129.8 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($25/day) · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 12:00 PM · All Levels BJJ
  • Today · 5:30 PM · Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8-12)
  • Today · 5:30 PM · Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 4-7)

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $25/day

Verified timetable 34 days ago

10

Southside Jiu Jitsu Club

837 & 841 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60637 · 143.0 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($40) · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 7:00 AM · All Levels BJJ - Positional
  • Today · 11:00 AM · No Gi - All Levels BJJ
  • Today · 5:30 PM · Youth BJJ - All Ages

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $40

Verified timetable 37 days ago

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