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Want to start training BJJ/grappling in a low-stress environment?
Every Friday for 6 Weeks from 6 - 7PM
Free for current members! More info can be found here!
November 8, 2024
November 15, 2024
November 22, 2024
November 29, 2024
December 6, 2024
December 13, 2024
Have questions or need additional assistance? Send us an email to support@chicagomma.com
Thank you!
Wrestling Seminar w/ Former NCAA Champion and Olympian Matt Gentry
Saturday, June 22, 12-2PM
$75 early registration, $100 at door (can also purchase from within the store of our custom app)
Matt Gentry, current University of Chicago wrestling coach, 2x Olympian, and Stanford University NCAA Champion retired from competition following the 2012 Olympics but is excited to get back to teaching and coaching wrestlers of all ages. After competing on the national team for 6+ years, Coach Gentry has learned a variety of training methods and techniques from training and competing around the world. Coach Gentry believes in fundamental and basic wrestling techniques, hard work, and a positive attitude are required for success on the mats. More importantly, Coach Gentry learned a great deal about the mental side of wrestling for success not only in sport but in every aspect of life. Every practice, Coach Gentry will take time to talk about the mental side of wrestling such as pre-match routines, goal-setting, training mentalities, competition tips, importance of school, and more.
Get ready to transform your fitness journey this summer at our MMA gym! For a limited time, we're offering unbeatable discounts on our memberships:
20% off 12-month membership for unlimited training (save $440) CODE: MAY20
15% off 6-month membership (save $165) CODE: MAY15
10% off 3-month membership (save $60) CODE: MAY10
No experience required. Now's the perfect time to join our thriving community. Don't miss out on this chance to train, sweat, and achieve greatness!
Sign up today and conquer your fitness goals with us.Offer expires May 30. Purchase now and start whenever you want.
Have questions or need additional assistance? Send us an email to support@chicagomma.com!
We take belt promotions very seriously. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, unlike many martial arts, is sacred and essential to maintaining the integrity of the art. We are extremely proud of our students’ dedication and commitment to the sport/art. We will have our Spring 2024 Belt promotions on the following dates:
Adults, Saturday March 9, 2024
1PM (after the 12PM class)
Kids and Youth, Satuday March 16, 2024
9:40AM (after the 9AM class)
You can also visit this link to see all the belts that have ever been given through our school:
https://www.chicagomma.com/bjj-team
Check out this interesting article for more information on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt system and promotion
John Danaher On The Informality Of The Belt System in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
To show our appreciation, we are offering a discount on 6- and 12-month memberships until December 31, 2021. If you purchase a 6-month membership, you will receive 15% off the regular price, saving $335. If you purchase a 12-month membership, you will receive 20% off, saving $540. If you purchase either membership, you will also receive the month of December for free!
By purchasing the 12-month membership, members will pay less than $105 per month for unlimited all-access membership, compared to $199 for the month-to-month membership.
To purchase the discounted 6- and 12-month membership, go to the website and use the following discount codes:
6-Month Membership: Now $765 Use Discount Code: OFF15
12-Month Membership: Now $1360 Use Discount Code: OFF20
Can I start the membership at any time?
Yes! You can start the membership any time after January 1, 2022. If you do not indicate a preference, the membership will start on January 1.
What happens if I move?
If you leave Chicago, we will reimburse you for the remaining months. You will only be charged the month-to-month Unlimited Access membership rate of $199/month for the months you used and refunded any remaining balance.
What happens if I need time to recover from an injury?
You can pause your membership at any time. We can pause your membership in three-month increments. Unfortunately, we do not pause memberships for less than two weeks. When you are ready to return, just let us know.
Ralph Gracie BJJ, Downtown Chicago / updated schedule as of March 2018
Monday 7-9pm (gi)
Tuesday 6-7pm (drilling, sparring, and open mat)
Wednesday 7-9pm (no-gi)
Thursday 6-7pm (no-gi)
We would also like to congratulate Ralph Gracie BJJ members Rafael, Moses, Monty, and James on being promoted to blue belt by Master Ralph Gracie on March 10, 2018!
