Beautiful jiu jitsu facility in the Chicago area suburbs. Omar the Owner is a black belt under…read moreEddie Bravo. His facility is clean and maintained well. His students were welcoming to outside visitors.

Ok it one of the best place to learn Jiu jitsu NOGI , most of the people competing and if you want…read moreto make good friends come here

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

Professor Lemos is an outstanding competitor, instructor and multiple world champion and Gracie…read moreBarra Downers Grove reflects his high levels of excellence in both jiu-jitsu and team unity. The school is huge and beautiful and the instructors and students are welcoming, helpful and friendly. I love this school, it reflects everything that is best about Gracie Barra.

Great gym, great training partners and competent owner. Everyone is humble despite level of…read moreexpertise . As long as you check your ego at the door, this is a great place to learn, grow and develop. What I love vs most MMA gyms, Top Notch has a Full gym that can be utilized (workout equipment-bench, dumbbells, squat rack, TRX, ETC) to compliment the full MMA layout. Which consist of wrestling mats, grappling dummies, punch bags, accompanied by a caged octagon. All a apart of the gym membership. Give it a try risk free prior to spending any $. I live in Lyons IL, its worth the travel for me. Great programs for kids as well.

Best place to train MMA period!!!!!!!!!!! Mac is an awesome…read morecoach Family atmosphere Be careful once you go you won't want to leave

Recently decided that starting the day with the 6am HIIT class. It has been one of the best…read moredecisions I've made. Coach Nick brings amazing energy every single morning and knows exactly how to push you while still making the workouts fun and motivating. The atmosphere is welcoming, challenging, and leaves you feeling accomplished before most people are even awake. Stronger physically and mentally every week -- highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a supportive and motivating fitness community!

When people met me before I started working out, I was treated like just another person. Other…read morewomen would approach me for conversation if I was at the bar, and I'd exchange casual smiles with people while passing them in the grocery store--just typical daily interactions. Rarely did I receive compliments on my looks or get hit on. But when people met me after I got "sexi smexi," it was a night-and-day difference. As some of my best friends have told me, I come across as "intimidating" and "mean." I've had people tell me that before they got to know me, they thought I'd beat them up. I've had guys tell me that other guys wouldn't date me because they're too afraid--that I'm "too sexy." I can walk straight to the front of any VIP line at a nightclub and get in. I get hit on significantly more, and I've even been offered a lot of money in exchange for my "time," which never happened before I joined UFC. People offer me jobs more often and try to recruit me for marketing. Rich men and athletes have taken me out on very luxurious dates... and let me tell you, it's slightly exhausting. I used to work from home and didn't see many people, so going into busy places made me anxious. Before, I just wanted to blend in. Now, all I do is stand out I'm not even wearing lip gloss, but I be poppin', and all these boys' lips be droppin'. I know it's just human nature. People are attracted to a juicy Caboosey--the compliments are endless. It's almost as if I can say nothing wrong. I assure you, I'm an awkward person, and I do say awkward things--but people jump in to save the conversation when that happens. Before I started working out, people were still very nice to me. I didn't get approached as much--especially at night--but I still received compliments. Just nothing compared to how I look now. My friends have even asked me to "dial it down" at the gym because they're tired of all the guys hitting on me and leaving none for them. To me, though, it doesn't matter what you look like. It doesn't matter if you go to the gym to build muscle, lose weight, stay in shape, or whatever--what matters is whether you're comfortable with yourself. If you want to be 10 feet tall and that makes you happy--do it. If a certain workout is too much for you and you love being the way you are--don't do it. Don't follow what others are doing--just be you, and let everyone else be them Because regardless of shape, size, or anything else, underneath it all, we're all 10s. What really matters is what's on the inside. "Maybe if we loved ourselves, it wouldn't be so hard to love each other." -- Skizzy Mars The whole point is not to value everything based on your looks, but instead on your achievements and how you feel physically and mentally. Working out has made me more physically fit , which has given me more confidence--but that confidence should have always been there, regardless of how I looked. Some people only notice your appearance, but there's so much more to a person than that. Maybe in a galaxy far, far away, there are people who are just specks of light with no bodies... because when we're 80 , we're all going to look the same ‍ I've definitely been my own biggest hater before--fueling myself with negativity because of how I looked, how clothes fit, and how I compared myself to others. It's an uphill battle to love yourself 100% of the time. There's a lot of negativity and pressure to be a certain way. It's okay to not know where to start. It's okay to take a step back or take a break. Don't let your mind play games with you--you are stronger than you think and capable of things you never thought possible. So baby gorl (or boi), wear whatever you want, treat your body like a temple, and just be you. Thank you, UFC, for being awesome and for being a place where people can grow and have fun.

This academy definitely emphasizes safety and solid technique. The kids class starts with…read moreunderstanding the best techniques to avoid or escape from physical conflict and then leads to techniques that can be used to keep you safe if your in an unavoidable situation. Once these basic skills are mastered you learn sport jujitsu techniques that can be applied in a tournament situation. The initial emphasis on self defense without permanently hurting your opponent is a great skill for all kids to learn. If there is an interest in competition the academy can get you there. Adult classes are accelerated with an emphasis on flow drills that can get you to the point that you can walk into any academy, train with confidence, and not worry about getting hurt or hurting others. If you're a goon or a bully, this is not the place for you. If you want to be a great training partner, stay (or get) in shape and be safe; this is a great place to begin your jujitsu journey.

From the owner: Right here in good old wheaton! Learn how to keep yourself and everyone around safe, healthy, and…read moremore fit!!

Awesome gym. I've been going for 2 weeks and have already learned a lot. Good vibe with a lot of…read moregreat community of people.

From the owner: Offering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one on one training for kids and adults.read more

Great place to learn and grow your game as well as get in shape. Perfect for all levels and the…read moreinstruction is world class. Very welcoming atmosphere to all.

Yo your website is filled with the most ridiculous Chinese spam/malware. Seriously wtf??? Really…read moreunprofessional and jacked up my phone.

This is easily the best Muay Thai gym in the Chicago land suburbs. I go here for both jits and…read morestriking. Coaches for both are excellent, training partners are great, and overall the culture here breeds great fighters.

coach sonny is the best and super welcoming and helpful. he really loves teaching and helps improve…read moremy skills in muay thai. I just love the big family community that the gym has