Amazing school! I've done BJJ at others school and the culture his is just different. When you…read morejoin, everyone goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable and welcomed, especially, Professor Garfield and Erik who walk with you through your journey. Day one this team aims to teach especially the higher belts. Normally you'll go to some schools, and seeing a new person is like a shark getting a whiff of blood in the water. However, Gracie Barra New Lenox is absolutely nothing like that. Gracie Barra is a notarized school already, but this specific location carries the principles and values in an exemplary way. Within the first few months, shoot, even the week you'll start feeling like you've rejoined a long lost family you didn't even know was out there.

Professor Garfield is a well-versed competitor and technical instructor, and the school is nice and…read moreclean. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Love it here!! The environment is very welcoming. The entire place is always very clean. The…read moreprofessors are kind, encouraging, and teach patience, discipline, and self control, kindness, and leadership. It's honestly the best investment I have made for my son. He loves it here. Hes grown so much and has built strength, and is learning every week on kindness, leadership, and skill. They teach the technique in a way the kids remember and understand. I always recommend this training facility to everyone! Its so worth it! Professor Bruce and his family are awesome! Youll love it here!

Great School. If you want to learn some self defense or just want a fun way to get in better shape…read moreB1 BJJ is a great option.

Back again for the kid's jiu jitsu class on Friday nights. Quality instruction and my son learned…read morequickly the backpack move. Ross's gym was clean and instructors were good with the young ones

I've been going here for Muay Thai lessons for over 2 months now, and I love it! Rey and Sonny are…read moreexcellent teachers who deliver a strong emphasis on the basics and know how to slowly break-in the beginners. Their assistants Debbie and Nicholas are also great and will constantly push you and give sound advice. There is a friendly family atmosphere for the most part, but these guys know when to get serious, command respect from all students, and push the physical limits of the class. Like Kristen B. noted, the first class is free for any martial art you want to try out, and you can try them all. For newbies, there's a pretty mixed crowd in the beginner and intermediate Muay Thai classes. I'd say about 35-40% of the class is female, and the age spread is very wide from age 10 to people in their 40s. Many of the advanced and intermediate level students go to the beginner classes to brush up on their basics, and it gives the new students some experienced partners to help them progress. Most of all, EVERYONE is just really chill. If there's anything that might need improvement, the gym itself could use a water fountain and an interior refresh here and there. At least they sell cold beverages and bottled water for relatively cheap. Other than that, it's a pretty good size gym with a full-size ring, weight-training area, a big class mat area, and a heavybag area. You can also order your equipment through them. Test yourself and feed that inner beast. It's great fun and being with good people makes it even more worthwhile!

This place is hands down the best BJJ gym in the western suburbs. I've trained at multiple gyms in…read morethe area (Compridos, BJJ lab, Gracie Barra, B1, All Star, 10th planet) and this gym is something special. Coach Amir and Lexi cares a lot about their students and it shows during class and competition. This place is great for competitors and hobbyists and the kids program is good too. The curriculum is well structured. It covers both Gi and No-Gi and is focused on helping you build a strong game. Everyone is warm and welcoming here.

Best jiu jitsu gym in the area Amir was super knowledgeable and helpful . I came in looking for…read moresome tips before my fight and he gave me everything I needed and more !

Can't say enough about how great this gym is... the culture is amazing. The family dynamic we have…read morecreated makes everyone feel welcome.

Training at Cho Jiu Jitsu has been one of the best decisions for my family. Both of my kids ages 9…read moreand 7 have been rolling here for the past year and a half, and I recently joined them a few months ago. The coaching staff, Professor Tommy Cho, Eric, Eli, and Trey put genuine care and attention into every student, especially the kids. The energy is always positive, the kids' program keeps growing stronger, and the level of Jiu Jitsu is legit. Couldn't recommend this academy more.

A few months moving to the western suburbs, my family and I were very excited to learn about a…read moreGracie Barra jiu jitsu studio right around the block from our new home. I knew jiu jitsu would be the perfect sport for my five year old son. Little did I know at the time, but we had also found the perfect academy. The coaches here are excellent with the kids, teaching them discipline, skill and a love for the sport in a way that does not put too much pressure on them but allows them to individually cultivate their physical and emotional knowledge in a very healthy way. I have seen great change in my son in many positive ways, and he is always very excited for class, now attending up to four or five times a week. GBDG has become almost like a second home for him, where he has made good friends and learned much about life, even if he may not yet fully understand all he has learned. After about 7 months of his being there, I myself decided to join the team. My personal experience in training has been excellent as well. I do not have background in martial arts, but this has not overly impaired my development as the training program is very methodical, helping me slowly come to understand the inner mechanisms of jiu jitsu as opposed to just being expected to utilize brute force. Professors Carlos, Pedro, and Coaches Alex and Vince (who brings incredible energy to his work with the kids!) really live up to the Gracie Barra motto: Jiu jitsu for everybody.

Great staff and teaching. They keep you involved and spend the time one on one to improve your…read moreskills

I've been training at Carlson Gracie Aurora for over five years, and if I'm being completely…read morehonest, no other gym even touches what they're doing here. BJJ is a massive part of my life, and I compete heavily on the national stage. I've dropped into and trained at tons of different academies across the country, and the gap in coaching quality is night and day. The level of detail here is on a completely different tier. They don't just show you a technique, they break down the exact micro-adjustments, weight distribution, and timing that make a move actually work when someone is trying to smash you. That coaching is the direct reason for my success. Traveling to national tournaments in New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Chicago and walking away with the win almost every single time isn't a coincidence--it's a testament to what we build on these mats every day. If you want watered-down technique, go anywhere else. But if you want real, high-level Jiu-Jitsu and coaches who are genuinely invested in making you elite, Carlson Gracie Aurora is the only choice. Forever grateful to call this place home.

If you don't understand martial arts, you cannot appreciate everything this gym offers. I've been…read moretaking my kids here for 6+ years. They are now in the adult classes. My oldest teenager has been beating most adults at other area gyms since he was 14yrs old. One of the biggest differences about this gym is they do not bleed the parents wallet with belt promotions every other month like most other gyms do. I also wasn't one of those parents who dropped my kids off and just assumed they would pay attention. I always stayed, kept my kids in line and made sure they were accountable. Any time I asked for my kids to get extra details/instruction, I've always been impressed with the individual time spent. You get what you put in, like anything else.

Professor Jefferson and coach Daniel are some of the best instructor in the area and are very…read morewelcoming to all. Great training and fun and friendly atmosphere plus clean facility.

I don't have any other experience to know what's better or not - but So far they're doing all I can…read moreexpect and very happy with keeping my ten year old engaged and interested after several weeks. Facility is definitely clean and it's clear they've invested into making it work.