I've been going since January 2026. My friend recommended the gym. I've only been doing boxing and…read morethe energy and training has been great. I like the no pressure yet 'let's get it' attitude from the training staff. I've never done any formal training other than what they showed me in the army. Very beginner friendly. Welcoming and knowledgeable.

Not what I expected…read more Hours are wrong on Yelp, it's only open about 3-4 hours in the AM and sometimes a few at night. My 2nd shift work schedule meant I'd have to lose sleep to train here. For Boxing specifically, there's 3 1 hour classes per week, and it didn't seem like anything more involved than "calling out combinations" or sometimes a footwork drill. This is fine as a boxing workout but you can do that at any gym with a heavy bag for less than the $120/month here. Place is varying degrees of dirty/smelly, with no running/potable water, hope you brought your own. Gloves/equipment strewn all about the floor. You'll feel like you immediately want to wash everything you were wearing in case it picked up too much dust in there. If your availability matches up to theirs and you're interested in MMA/BJJ, maybe it's a 3 star. But it's a fitness gym, not a training gym. To learn boxing, there's other options.

Great location to train. Kind people, drills are thoroughly explained, and all levels of experience.read more

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.

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 dropping in here when I'm in the area. Very chill, fun atmosphere and they're really welcoming…read moretoward visitors. Would definitely train here more if I lived nearby.

Great gym for beginners or seasoned practitioners. The gym is very clean. It has a good…read moreatmosphere and the students and instructor are very helpful. I have been part of both their striking and Jiu Jitsu classes and had a great time with both.

Luiz is great and extremely knowledgeable. Everyone in the gym is super nice and helpful. 5 starsread more

This place has the best Jiu jitsu in the Chicagoland area. Two 5th Degree Rickson Gracie black…read morebelts. Luiz and Thiago are the best instructors!

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 !

I'm just going to put it simply, this place changed my life. I decided to try something new, way…read moreout of my comfort zone. Little by little I grew stronger, more confident and I learned the techniques. The people here believe in me, coach me and encourage me to push further, be braver. They are talented, kind and strong. At the age of 43 I just registered for my first tournament and it feels amazing. Just try it, you never know what will come out of it.

If you are looking for a legit BJJ gym with top notch instruction, facilities, and value, then look…read moreno further. Coach Carlos and Patty have a great culture of respect, honor, team, family, and friends. LCBJJ is an affiliate of Professor Leo Viera's Checkmat Team. I've been around BJJ since 1998 and started martial arts in 1990, and LCBJJ really is a quality location I am proud to be a member of their school. Brand new location with a large new mat and training area, beautiful!! Beginners 101's 6 week program is excellent and a great, easy paced, we'll instructed, and cost effective way to see if you enjoy the art. A high quality Gi is included with an entry level white belt. Evening, Noon, and Saturday classes for us with the busy or flexible schedules. Check your ego at the door and come learn the best martial art, get a great workout, have fun, and meet great people at LCBJJ!!

My brothers go here they say it's a lot fun I would recommend this place for gym and jujitsu!read more

Amazing place to train huge mat space, weight lifting and a big bathrooms with showers, the…read moreinstructors are amazing and some of the best in Chicagoland. If you want to learn BJJ this is the place to go

My daughter Abigail started at the age of 6 and has been going for about 7 months now and…read moreabsolutely loves it. Coach Brian and all the coaches are extremely kind and caring as well as the other children in class. Even the older more experienced children take their time to help the newer ones. Since my daughter started training she has learned to be more confident in herself and she has made several friends with the other kids in class. She has chosen to stop gymnastics and soccer to stay focused on Ju Jitsu and she made this choice after the 1st month of being at Carlson Gracie Channahon. As a parent I feel so confident and comfortable with the coaches and other kids that I let my daughter go into class on her own at times which builds her confidence and has made her grow less shy around people. I am truly happy that we found a place where our daughter can not only learn how to defend herself but can become more confident in all aspects of life.

I asked Brian about their cleaning procedures after two of my sons got impentigo several months…read moreapart. Brian claimed that one of my sons got it from a tournament over 20 days prior to my son showing any signs of impentigo... impentigo takes 4-10 days to manifest after exposure... my other son has never competed in a tournament. This gym is the only place they both could have gotten it. I asked again about their cleaning procedures and he still will not answer. The place is visably dirty with caked on dust where the display apparel. It looks like they are using packing tape instead of mat tape and that tape is filthy. All red flags. Oh! They also have a ridiculous superstition about not washing belts... no wonder skin infections thrive in this biohazard. Please do not support a business that doesn't take simple standard cleaning steps to protect you and will not duscl9se those steps to patrons. They are now being investigated by the health department. Aside from that, I seriously question the value of their instruction. I have seen 5 year old soccer practices run by volunteer parent coaches that appeard to be more organized than their belting ceremony...a ceeremony that should be routine... the staff did not seem to know what they were doing and the students seem to be out of control.

Top notch school & instructors! You want your kids to learn the meaning of martial arts, be able to…read moredefend themselves & make siome friends too. This is the school for You, your son or daughter. Give it a look its worth it!

Our three children have been going to World Martial Arts Academy for a few years. They are learning…read moreShotokan karate, and Filipino martial arts (Arnis). The owners & staff are both very professional, respectful and highly skilled. They have a great balance in knowing how to encourage and help the students really excel. Our kids feel like they are part of a team. The environment is hard to beat - the staff sets the tone and other students (children, teenagers and adults) are friendly and encouraging. I notice the more experienced students are happy to share with the new students. I recommend World Martial Arts Academy for any age, gender or skill level. There are opportunities to compete. We've also hosted a family birthday party here, which was a blast. The kids and the adults learned new things and had a great time. I hope to do it again.