East West Martial Arts Supply

Living in South Bend can be surprisingly fun once you get to know the area! It’s definitely not a big city, but it has its own unique vibe. There are some cool things to do: * **Outdoor Activities**: If you’re into the outdoors, there’s a lot to explore. The East Race Waterway is a man-made whitewater course, and there are great parks and trails nearby for hiking, running, or just enjoying nature. * **Food Scene**: There are some great local restaurants, especially if you’re into trying new things. A few gems to check out: LaSalle Grill (for a fancier night out), Crooked Ewe Brewery (great fo source, 2024 ↗

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Hell yeah! Thank you. It's pretty damn rare in the west. I'm fortunate to have found an awesome gym here in Chicago that teaches it. I started martial arts in a style of kung fu too, and I'm still close with my Sifu. I'd probably still be doing that, in addition to MT, sanda, and BJJ, if I lived closer to his school. source, 2024 ↗

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These are probably nearest to Old Town Chicago MMA (Halsted & North Ave) Valko’s BJJ (Ontario & Chicago) Team Fumaca Academy (Clybourn & North) These are also easily accessible via public transportations Downtown Jiu-Jitsu Club (Adem Redzovic) Chicago School of Grappling (by UIC) Carlson Gracie Jr / HQ (Logan Square, Milwaukee Ave) Vianna Brothers (also on Milwaukee Ave near CG) Brazil-021 (Chicago Ave, west of Ashland) Double Five Jiu-Jitsu (Andre Maneco, Chicago Ave East of Ashland) Molinaro Jiu-Jitsu (Lakeview) Lakeside BJJ (also Lakeview inside of Quad’s gym) source, 2024 ↗

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Can't recommend andre manecos (double five Chicago) enough. Also; valko, Carlson hq, movemento (izzy rayes is a G), redzovic are Chicago bjj pioneers!!! All in the west loop area. Brazil 021 moved, fwiw. source, 2024 ↗

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It sounds like you want Miami or Fort Lauderdale. I live in the Indiana suburbs of Chicago. If you are willing to compromise a little on the first two you may be a good fit for Chersterton IN. 1. The South Shore Line Train will drop you off in Chicago’s financial district. 2. I know some bodybuilders but it’s not huge here. You would have better luck with Jiu Jitsu because wrestling is big here. 3. There is a pretty good nerd scene here (myself included) helped out by two engineering schools. 4. NWI is pretty multiculturally although it skews more South Asian (like me) thane east. The source, 2023 ↗

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