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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

(43)
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
  • Muay Thai
  • Train
“I tried a couple other studios before settling on this one, and I can confidently say that you'd be hard pressed to find a single studio with as high a quality of both Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes.”
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In Business Since 2007
1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

(49)
  • Muay Thai
  • Confidence
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“As a mother, I've seen a positive transformation in my child, with top-notch instructors who are adept at teaching a variety of martial arts disciplines.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1966
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4717 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Krav Maga Illinois

Krav Maga Illinois

(44)
  • BJJ
  • Self Defense
  • Confidence
“And the best part is that the classes are structured in a way that challenges you physically and mentally, but still manages to be a lot of fun at the same time.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
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5201 N Oketo Ave, Chicago, IL
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Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(49)
  • Competitive
  • Facility
  • Mat
“Fantastic gym with both convenience (AM/Lunch/Night classes and showers with towels) and quality (multiple black belt instructors, hard but technical training).”
Accepts Check
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In Business Since 2011
820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL
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Warrior Evolution MMA

Warrior Evolution MMA

(38)
  • Community
  • Fitness
  • Goals
“I've learned so much already, I feel more confident in my daily life, I have a community that supports me and I was in college the last time I was this fit.”
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In Business Since 2018
329 W 18th St Unit 405, Chicago, IL
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Titan Gym

Titan Gym

(48)
  • Kick
  • Yoga
  • Muay Thai
“The instructors are amazing, really kind and knowledgeable, and I really like how they explain the mentality behind certain moves/skills so you understand more about real life attacker situations.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2020
Transparent Fees & Pricing
4222 N Ravenswood Ave Suites 204/205, Chicago, IL
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Brazil 021 Chicago

Brazil 021 Chicago

(44)
  • Community
  • Learn
  • Sport
“That you can do this sport your entire life and teaches you discipline, being consistent and this little effort that you put every day shows the progress you desire later in life.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2014
2643 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

(49)
  • Competition
  • BJJ
  • Mat
“To sum it all up this Club is my home in Chicago and I recommend anyone who is looking for good training to come threw and get some work in with these Gentleman 🦅 Eagle up”
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In Business Since 2021
226 S Wabash Ave 3rd floor, Chicago, IL
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Benjilany Striking

Benjilany Striking

(50)
  • Shape
  • Knowledge
  • Self Defense
“I came in for my first class without a single shred of experience, and the entire coaching staff has been exceptional on training me from the ground up.”
In Business Since 2022
3759 N Ravenswood Ave # 123, Chicago, IL
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Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago Idriz Redzovic Gym

Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago Idriz Redzovic Gym

(50)
  • Classes
  • Train
  • Showers
“His school has excellent instructors, a warm and friendly vibe, and a diverse group of Chicagoans from every walk of life, all there to learn and enjoy jiujitsu.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2020
2442 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Black Matrix Academy

Black Matrix Academy

(46)
  • Questions
  • Knowledge
  • Patient
“Not only was I pleased that Marcus was a Black man, I was proud to see that his credentials matched and exceeded other instructors I had previously researched”
In Business Since 2020
7800 S King Dr, Chicago, IL
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Southside Jiu Jitsu Club

Southside Jiu Jitsu Club

(50)
  • Self Defense
  • Train
  • Belt
“Can't say enough positive things about South Side Jiu Jitsu Club and Coach Solomon Dixon, one of the best teachers communicators I've met in any context.”
In Business Since 2023
4657 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL
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Renzo Gracie Chicago

Renzo Gracie Chicago

(50)
  • Train
  • Professor
  • Mats
“I looked up lots of videos online the history of its origins and the dominance of the style in the early days of UFC by physically smaller individuals.”
In Business Since 2019
2727 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Mission MMA & Fitness

Mission MMA & Fitness

(48)
  • Culture
  • BJJ
  • Learning
“A martial arts gym with wonderful coaches that could be great just with it's personnel alone but also has stellar facilities (clean) and is easy to get to (has easy/free parking).”
In Business Since 2015
1620 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
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Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Lincoln Square

Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Lincoln Square

(46)
R-Kids Program, Core Program, Sport Jiu-Jitsu
“It is a fantastic place to forget about all the other distractions going on in regular life, get great exercise, form friendships, and gain confidence.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2005
4900 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(45)
  • Classes
  • Learn
  • Atmosphere
“I showed up early to find a student cleaning the mats, he invited me in and showed me where the dressing rooms were and said I could dress out and warm up.”
In Business Since 2013
2128 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
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Double Five Jiu-Jitsu

Double Five Jiu-Jitsu

(40)
  • Knowledge
  • Environment
  • People
“Somehow if your foot is not quite in the right place or your hand needs to be rotated Andre can spot this from across the room and will correct you so you're not drilling with mistakes, its truly impressive.”
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In Business Since 2022
1531 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
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TDC MMA + Fitness

TDC MMA + Fitness

(44)
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Facility
  • Shape
“I'm a 4th degree black belt under Royler Gracie and have been training nearly 30 years in BJJ - so many of my formative years were spent on the mats at TDC with Dino and the crew.”
In Business Since 2015
2450 W Hubbard St 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL
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Gracie Barra Chicago-West Loop

Gracie Barra Chicago-West Loop

(39)
  • Teaching
  • Knowledge
  • Learn
“I have been training at GB - West Loop for 4+ years & I would recommend it to anyone seeking out BJJ or a mentally & physically challenging experience in general.”
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In Business Since 2019
630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
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Mind Body Defense

Mind Body Defense

(43)
  • Individual
  • Class
  • Self-Defense
“The instructors themselves are helpful, patient, and genuinely fun to be around- and you can tell they do a lot to ensure it's a safe, welcoming environment.”
In Business Since 2016
4143 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
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Krav Maga Force

Krav Maga Force

(47)
  • Classes
  • Feel
  • Shape
“I am always looking forward to going to class after work, and while the classes are physically exhausting, they are mentally and spiritually invigorating.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2013
1043 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
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Rio Jiu Jitsu

Rio Jiu Jitsu

(36)
  • Knowledge
  • Train
  • Environment
“Pete is a great teacher who always explaining things in an easy way to see and understand, but I also learn so much from the other students who are always eager to help.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
3948 N Monticello Ave, Chicago, IL
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Fonseca Martial Arts

Fonseca Martial Arts

(39)
  • Competitions
  • Fun
  • Team
“Thankfully our future AI overlords do not teach the classes, instead we get some truly great instructors and a flexible schedule with classes almost every day.”
In Business Since 2007
823 1/2 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
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Uflacker Academy

Uflacker Academy

(48)
  • Knowledge
  • BJJ
  • Confidence
“Professors Christian and Sledjana are very knowledgeable and always help out with techniques, form, posture and body mechanic of the gentle art of Jiu Jitsu.”
In Business Since 2007
6390 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
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Self Defense Training Services in Chicago, IL Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$188
Maximum cost
$563
National Average
$288
Avg Per Hour Rates
$75
$250
$388
Average price range is based on 529 cost profiles
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Average Cost $288
Minimum cost $188
Maximum cost $563
Avg Per Hour Rates $75

Average range $250 to $388 is based on 529 cost profiles.

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