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Top 10 jiu jitsu classes in Carol Stream, IL

Students agree: these teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Master Moses Karate Center

Master Moses Karate Center

13+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL & Online
;7 Dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Doe ;40 years experience in martial arts ;teaching tae kwon doe, karate, kung fu ;group lesssons and private lessons ;can travel to you up to 5 miles ;learn self defence, get in shape, lose weight, more cofidence, more control, more self discipline and more ;5 years and up; female and males; children and adults ;martial arts ranking system from white belt up to 6 dan black belt for tae kwon doe ;helping children to be able to defense themselves ;helping children to learn respect and manner...
WellroundedWarrior Training

WellroundedWarrior Training

Online now
18+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL & Online
I will help you accomplish your fitness goals and more. You are not the body and you are not even the mind. I will help you connect to your heart and soul. I am inner fire ignition. This is my passion. Former college baseball player, NASM personal training certifications, Qi Gong/ Kung fu instructor/ practitioner. In Wisconsin I ran my own private baseball instruction for over 10 years. Giving 30+ hours of lessons weekly. Since moving to Chicago I have been training adults to lose weight and gain muscle, while becoming pain free and relearning how to move. My gift is communicating, connecting, and teaching. Building confidence and foun
Kicking Dragon’s Circle Martial Arts

Kicking Dragon’s Circle Martial Arts

5.0Exceptional(8)
1 hire on Lessons.com
28+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Amy M. says, "Eric is an amazing teacher. Patient, funny, and kind. I love that he adapts moves to work for MY body (I'm a little teapot, short and stout), and also that he fosters an atmosphere of respect and inclusion. He uses bits and pieces from many traditions to create a toolkit for each person that is both fun to learn and practical to use. I've taken lessons with him for years and brought my teen-aged niece and young daughter to learn self-defense as well. I can't recommend Kicking Dragon's Circle enough!" Read more
Amalgam Martial Academy

Amalgam Martial Academy

Top Pro
1 hire on Lessons.com
10+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL & Online
In 2015 we were faced with a choice: combine the expertise and talent of several experienced martial arts instructors to take a risk and open the best independent martial arts school we could on our own terms, or simply let experience, expertise, and opportunity slip away... And here we are today, Amalgam Martial Academy! We help you achieve your health and safety goals through expert education experience in traditional martial arts without the hidden fees and questionable business practices some schools still use to this day. We love to see all our students enjoy those breakthrough "aha" moments and reach new levels of health and achievement...
Kyuki-Do Martial Arts Of Bartlett

Kyuki-Do Martial Arts Of Bartlett

7+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Kyuki-Do is a Korean blended form that takes the best out of Karate, TaeKwonDo, Hapkido, Judo and Jujitsu, which basically is saying it takes the best of striking, kicking, locking, throwing and grappling. It covers top to bottom. This is what makes it stand out. I also have fantastic PreK programs. PreK 3 - 4 year olds and PreK 5 - 6 year old classes. They focus on developing their physical, intelluctual, emotional and social skills. It is so much more than marial arts. Helping develop kids to be confident and have a Yes I Can Attitude! Being a woman small business owner, I love helping other women become knowledgable from my Ladies S...
Chicago Smiling Soul Yoga

Chicago Smiling Soul Yoga

5.0(4)
10+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL & Online
Tina S. says, "Her positive vibe and encouraging words during every session. She is beautiful inside and out and always radiates a happiness that is contagious. Yoga teaches you to love yourself and all creatures. Chicago smiling Soul Yoga emulates those teachings of yoga. " Read more
The Family Jiu Jitsu Academy

The Family Jiu Jitsu Academy

7+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Safety first... for real : ) I help people get in shape and learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones without and crazy or dangerous stuff. This is a truly effective but gentle art.
Traditional Chinese Kung-fu Lessons

Traditional Chinese Kung-fu Lessons

28+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
I studied Chinese kung-fu from 1993 in China with several famous kung-fu masters. The traditional Chinese kung-fu is like folks music among the people. They impart knowledge only from fathers to sons or Shifus to disciples. There are a lot of smart tricks/skill that we can use in modern fighting. Although traditional Chinese kung-fu is not a perfect sport knowledge system, it contains lots of experience from ancient war. In the modern world, we don't really need it, but we can keep it as culture. We can get health, peaceful,endurance and energy form it. I focus to two kinds students. One is people working hard mentally, for example IT program...
DF Training Methods

DF Training Methods

5.0(2)
3 hires on Lessons.com
4+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Chris L. says, "Working with Dylan is awesome, learned a lot and had fun " Read more
Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs

Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs

47+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
We have been teaching karate for over 40 years and teach children and adults all over the Chicagoland area become more confident and learn to protect themselves. All instructors have 15+ years of experience, all CPR certified and have a passion and love for karate. We love teaching students respect for themselves and others as well as confidence. We love seeing our young students become community leaders.

Your jiu jitsu questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do jiu-jitsu classes cost?

The average cost of jiu-jitsu classes is $50 to $200 per month, depending on the class age range, number of classes per week, your commitment or contract length, and the instructor's expertise and reputation. Jiu-jitsu gyms and academies are more expensive if they have well-known instructors who are national champions on staff.

In addition to the monthly class or gym fee, you'll have extra costs for gis and belts. A jiu-jitsu gi costs $60 to $120 on average, while belts cost $15 to $30. Some gyms also charge a fee for belt promotion. However, this is frowned upon by reputable academies and is often considered a warning sign of a low-quality gym.

What is jiu-jitsu?

Jiu-jitsu is a self-defense martial art based on grappling and ground control, focusing on the skill of taking your opponent to the ground and wrestling for a dominant position. jiu-jitsu uses the principles of leverage, pressure, grip, timing, and angles to subdue your opponent.

Jiu-Jitsu classes provide:

  • Self-defense skills
  • A fun and exciting way to improve your fitness
  • Increased focus and concentration

Where did jiu-jitsu originate?

Japanese martial arts expert Mitsuyo Maeda was the first to bring grappling and groundwork-focused jiu-do demonstrations to other countries. In 1914, Carlos Gracie became one of Maeda's first Brazilian students. Carlos and his brother Hélio Gracie, along with fellow students Luis França and Oswaldo Fadda, later went on to develop Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Is jiu-jitsu a good workout?

Jiu-Jitsu is an excellent full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, conditioning, and endurance.

Is jiu-jitsu good for self-defense?

Jiu-jitsu is a highly effective self-defense martial art. Jiu-jitsu teaches you how to control a stronger and larger opponent, allowing smaller or weaker individuals to defend themselves and increasing their ability to escape dangerous confrontations.

Is jiu-jitsu dangerous?

Though jiu-jitsu is a contact sport, when practiced with proper technique and form it is safer than many other martial arts because it doesn't focus on striking your opponent with punches and kicks. In statewide competitions, jiu-jitsu resulted in fewer injuries than judo, Taekwondo, mixed martial arts, or traditional wrestling.

Is jiu-jitsu good for kids?

Jiu-jitsu can be extremely beneficial for kids, helping them to:

  • Build confidence and self-esteem
  • Improve discipline and focus
  • Increase strength and resilience
  • Develop respect for themselves and others
  • Foster new friendships
  • Improve coordination and body awareness

Where can I find the best jiu-jitsu classes near me?

Follow these tips to find jiu-jitsu academies and gyms near you:

  • Look for a reputable academy that focuses on jiu-jitsu rather than a mixed martial arts gym.
  • Research the instructors' competition record and reputation.
  • Read academy and instructor reviews on Lessons and Google.
  • Confirm the academy offers classes for your experience level.
  • Visit the academy in person to confirm it is clean and well-maintained and the staff is professional.
  • Take advantage of their free day or week-long trial membership to ensure the school is a good fit for you.
  • Get a copy of the contract in writing before making any payments.

What questions should I ask jiu-jitsu academies?

When researching new jiu-jitsu academies, be sure to ask these questions:

  • Is the gym beginner friendly?
  • What kind of contracts do you offer?
  • Do you offer a free trial class?
  • What is your class schedule?
  • How many students do you have?
  • How many students are in a typical class?
  • What is the instructor's lineage and competition record?
  • What kind of uniform is required? Do you offer no-gi classes?
  • Do your students and instructors compete regularly?
  • Do you charge for belt promotions?
  • How often do you clean your mats?

Reviews for Carol Stream jiu jitsu classes

Recent success stories from people in the Carol Stream area.
Sebastian G.
Eric Miller, the head of Kicking Dragon's Circle Martial arts, is a fantastic teacher. I've been training for 30 years and competing in boxing and grappling for 10 years. I reached an impasse while sparring and competing so I reached out to Eric to ask for help. His ability to assess a person's strengths and weaknesses and build off of then is invaluable. I pretty much just go to him now when my coaches don't have any answers. I even signed up at an mma school with a weekly open gym just so I could invite Eric since his school is too far from me. During our first session Eric helped us learn more than we had in the last four weeks. He kind of reminds me of Dean Thomas in the sense that he seems to have an answer for everything except Eric's knowledge goes way beyond just grappling. I can't recommend this school enough!
Kicking Dragon’s Circle Martial Arts
Justin G.
Alisa is the best yoga instructor I’ve ever taken a class with. She brings a ton of positivity and excitement into the practice. She always has suggestions on how to do a pose that works for you, I am not the most flexible but she always found a way to help make things work. After every class I would walk away in a state of zen with a huge smile on my face. Alisa has so much to offer as she truly cares about all of her students and helping them achieve their goals both physically and spiritually. I can honestly say she makes showing up to do yoga everyday very enjoyable. If you have the chance to take a class with her I highly recommend you do as I guarantee she will quickly become your favorite go to instructor. An abundance of smiles, laughs, spiritual growth, and increased flexibility await =]
Chicago Smiling Soul Yoga
Laura N.
Dylan has been great to train with! He is friendly, relaxed, professional, and comfortable to work with. He knows his stuff and provides helpful advice and tips throughout the session. You can tell he is pationate about what he does. We work at a pace that isn't overwhelming, but still he makes the most out of the hour session. I always leave feeling good about what we've worked on!
DF Training Methods
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