Renzo Gracie Chicago — Local services in Lake View Township

I went in to watch classes at other BJJ gyms before signing up at Renzo Gracie Chicago in Lincoln Park as a 57-year-old with no grappling experience. What swayed me was Professor Frank: his openness, enthusiasm, and knowledge. Two plus years later I show up to 4-5 classes every week and love it.

What I appreciate most are the people. Some of the best friends I’ve made in Chicago are from the school. From the professors to the coaches to the students, everyone here is generous with their knowledge and eager to help each other learn. From the senior belts who set the example down to more recent additions, there is a genuine desire to help people get better. No egos.

The quality of instruction is of the highest standard. From fighters to families, men, women, kids--the curriculum manages to accommodate everyone. Like me, they keep coming back. Visitors from other schools always tell me how welcoming ours is.

The location is convenient, has a private parking lot, the mats and locker room are kept meticulously clean, and there are a variety of classes throughout the day. The professors and coaches are acutely safety conscious. As one of our professors often says, “Jiu-Jitsu is...

Renzo Gracie Chicago is a fantastic Academy, if you have the chance to stop in you have to go. I am new to BJJ (5 Months) and train at Renzo Gracie New Hampshire regularly but was in Chicago for business and dropped into Renzo Gracie Chicago for an adult class on a Monday night. The facility was great, very clean, awesome mats, great locker room and perfect lighting. From the moment I called and when I arrived, the people running Renzo Gracie Chicago were very welcoming and made a visitor from out of town feel like family. The class itself was great, Professor Uflacker was terrific, immediately made everyone feel welcome, had detailed instruction and managed the time spent training masterfully. Lastly, the people training that night were also all very welcoming and fantastic to meet and train with. I feel very fortunate to have been able to drop in to Renzo Gracie Chicago and if you are in town, come check this place out. If you are lucky enough to live close take a class and meet some great people. Thank you Renzo Gracie Chicago, I appreciated the opportunity to train and...

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 shoes allowed inside the academy FREE PARKING

There are many more benefits to this academy that I have not found training at other schools in the area. The people here are 100% committed to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it shows in their students' happiness and eagerness to return...