About Southside Jiu Jitsu Club
Southside Jiu Jitsu Club is an oasis of martial arts excellence in the heart of Chicago. The club delivers exceptional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction and cultivates a sense of community, self‑improvement and empowerment. Great choices of classes are for people who want to learn to defend themselves, with a flexible schedule and daily cleaned space. Instructors are communicative and everyone is nice, making the environment welcoming for complete beginners and more advanced people of all body types. The mats and bathrooms are kept very clean, and the vibe is great. Open Mat Fridays and Saturdays provide a mix of practice, conditioning and expertise. The club is family and community centered, offering an empowering and kind environment where a member can improve their skills and invest time, effort and energy. Many recommend the club and see it as a place to return and improve.
Purple belt here. Was in town for a conference, dropped in to an evening class. Had the chance to meet the owner and he was incredibly welcoming. The facility has a shower and towels, a sauna, a small weight lifting area, and a decent sized mat area for training! Coach Juan instructed the no gi class I was there for. Great instruction, fun techniques, and all the guys I trained with were super welcoming as well. Didn’t feel like anyone was trying to go too hard for an evening night or anything of the sort. They have a great thing going there at this gym, if you’re in the area, check them out!!
If you're interested in trying BJJ, I can't recommend SJJC highly enough. Fantastic environment for both beginners and more advanced, all body types, and unrivaled community. The mats and bathrooms are also kept very clean. Everyone is great and I especially recommend Profs Nick and Joe 11am classes!
I love Open Mat Fridays and Saturdays. Not many jiu-jitsu gyms make this possible, where you get a great mix of practice, conditioning, and expertise all in one.
The environment is welcoming to a diverse group of warriors—ladies and gentlemen who are genuinely seeking to improve themselves. If you’re looking for an opportunity to improve your skills in a kind, clean, and empowering environment, this is the place.
I don’t give 5 stars easily; they are earned, and Southside Jiu Jitsu Club has most definitely earned them. It’s family- and community-centered, and the return on the time, effort, and energy you invest here is tremendous.
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Monday 6 - 8AM
5 - 8:30PM
Tuesday 5 - 8:30PM
Wednesday 6 - 8:30PM
Thursday 6 - 8AM
5 - 8:30PM
Friday 5 - 8:30PM
Saturday 10AM - 1PM
Sunday 10AM - 1PM
East 63rd St 837 & 841, Chicago, IL 60637
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