Our classes are educational and designed to make learning self-defense, effective and exciting. By nurturing your understanding and abilities, a mindset of empowerment and confidence emerges. Once immersed in the BJJ lifestyle, your knowledge of the martial art will transcend throughout, and lead to a more fulfilling life!
Our youth program is designed to instill confidence and teach effective self-defense skills. Our mission is to empower and develop leadership characteristics by teaching kids work ethic, discipline, and teamwork. Our instructors focus on promoting a creative, interactive, and engaging environment that supports learning!
Our youth program is designed to instill confidence and teach effective self-defense skills. Our mission is to empower and develop leadership characteristics by teaching kids work ethic, discipline, and teamwork. Our instructors focus on promoting a creative, interactive, and engaging environment that supports learning!
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Our classes are educational and designed to make learning self-defense, effective and exciting. By nurturing your understanding and abilities, a mindset of empowerment and confidence emerges. Once immersed in the BJJ lifestyle, your knowledge of the martial art will transcend throughout, and lead to a more fulfilling life!
Our youth program is designed to instill confidence and teach effective self-defense skills. Our mission is to empower and develop leadership characteristics by teaching kids work ethic, discipline, and teamwork. Our instructors focus on promoting a creative, interactive, and engaging environment that supports learning!
At Renzo Gracie Chicago you will be in a world class facility with modern features. We uphold the highest standards in the martial arts industry. Our instructors have over a decade of professional experience and developed a structured curriculum designed by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, Professor Christian Uflacker and legendary Master Renzo Gracie.
In order to maintain good hygiene and cleanliness, please bring a clean pair of sandals, as outdoor shoes are not permitted. In addition, bring a t-shirt and shorts/leggings to wear underneath the kimono. You'll be provided with a clean kimono to borrow during your intro class. Don't forget to bring a water bottle or feel free to use our water fountains.
Reviews (13)
Kurt Schnakenberg
Jan 02, 2022
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Anthony G.
Oct 23, 2021
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James B.
Jun 18, 2021
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I love this school. Christian and the other instructors are great and attentive. Renzo Gracie-Chicago is kept extremely clean, the mats, floors, bathrooms and entire place is sanitized several times a day, it smells brand new. For sure this is the premier bjj on the northside of Chicago. This is a great learning environment for men, women and children. Everyone learns and absorbs information differently but I feel as though the entire staff has done a great job adapting to every students learning style and have created a very family friendly environment that everyone would look forward to going
Tim Cullinan
May 01, 2021
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I’ve been training here since the school opened. Professor Uflacker, Coach Frank and all the other instructors create an excellent environment to train in. They are highly knowledgeable with everyone’s best interest and safety in mind. Whether it’s your first day or you’re trying out a new gym, I highly recommend Renzo Gracie Academy.
S. K.
Apr 30, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
My 11 year old loves going to the Renzo Gracie Academy. The academy is great in teaching my son the skills and giving him the confidence. The professors are very compassionate and kind. The academy is very clean and professional. My son looks forward to spending his Saturdays at the academy.
My 11 year old loves going to the Renzo Gracie Academy. The academy is great in teaching my son the skills and giving him the confidence. The professors are very compassionate and kind. The academy is very clean and professional. My son looks forward to spending his Saturdays at the academy.
Sarah Keats
Apr 26, 2021
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My boys absolutely love the program and their professor at RGC. We were driving to the South Side for years due to the lack of kid friendly schools in the city but were so excited when they opened this location on the North Side near our home! The instructors (professors) are extremely knowledgeable and keep an open and fun learning environment. They even keep the gym and locker rooms spotless (even for me as a neat freak) and have showers which help when we are in a rush (pre-pandemic). Post Pandemic they have been so amazing at keeping an open communication on policies and sharing how they are
Marcos Estrada
Apr 23, 2021
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The facility is immaculate. I had the privilege of training with Coach Frank while I was there, He was knowledgeable, and a very attentive instructor. Both the training area and the locker rooms were kept extremely clean, And, there was PARKING, which is super hard to come by at a North side gym. I had an awesome experience during my visit to Renzo Gracie Chicago, and I will return!
Elliot Benitez
Apr 19, 2021
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I have been training BJJ for over five years.
RGC is a great place to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Professor Christian is an experienced and devoted instructor who started doing BJJ at the age of seven. He and his coaches have created a fun and safe environment to learn the gentle art right in the heart of Lincoln Park.
Some of the things I love about this academy:
The facility is brand new (mats, showers, etc.)
The instructors are actively watching the students during training sessions (creates a safe environment)
Mats get wiped down with disinfectant after each class
No outside
RGC is a great place to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Professor Christian is an experienced and devoted instructor who started doing BJJ at the age of seven. He and his coaches have created a fun and safe environment to learn the gentle art right in the heart of Lincoln Park.
Some of the things I love about this academy:
The facility is brand new (mats, showers, etc.)
The instructors are actively watching the students during training sessions (creates a safe environment)
Mats get wiped down with disinfectant after each class
No outside
Sergio Vences
Apr 18, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
I've been attending the academy since they've opened the doors. Training at various academies throughout the years I have found that the professionalism demonstrated by Professor Christian and Coach Frank is unparalleled. I have yet to see instructors that are as committed to enhancing the knowledge of their students!
I've been attending the academy since they've opened the doors. Training at various academies throughout the years I have found that the professionalism demonstrated by Professor Christian and Coach Frank is unparalleled. I have yet to see instructors that are as committed to enhancing the knowledge of their students!
Sunil Sinha
Apr 18, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
Wow, this is the cleanest, nicest bjj gym i have been to. The instructors are excellent. My whole family trains here and i can see the changes in my kids. I use to take the kids to karate but that was a complete waste of time compared to bjj. Best in Chicago!
Wow, this is the cleanest, nicest bjj gym i have been to. The instructors are excellent. My whole family trains here and i can see the changes in my kids. I use to take the kids to karate but that was a complete waste of time compared to bjj. Best in Chicago!
Kevin R.
Jan 09, 2021
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Kevin Fahrner
Feb 03, 2020
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Was a little hesitant walking in, but I came in opening night and signed up that night for a month and haven’t missed a night yet.
Insanely welcoming staff. Crazy clean, i mean crazy hygiene in here. I grew up wrestling and these guys truly take care of the mats and are health conscientious. Definitely feel like ALREADY i have a new family here.
Insanely welcoming staff. Crazy clean, i mean crazy hygiene in here. I grew up wrestling and these guys truly take care of the mats and are health conscientious. Definitely feel like ALREADY i have a new family here.
Darrin D.
Jan 13, 2020
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I recently signed my 5-year-old son up for Jiu-Jitsu at Renzo Gracie. I could not be happier. The class is teaching him flexibility, body awareness and control, disciple, respect, in addition to fundamental jiu-jitsu techniques in a fun learning environment. The instructors are amazing with kids. He is super excited to go to class, and is learning real skills that will not only help him protect himself in the future, but the life lessons Jiu-Jitsu teaches practitioners like mental toughness, humility, perseverance, and confidence. I know this firsthand as I have been training Jiu-Jitsu for over
