Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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Valko bjj is a martial arts gym offering brazilian jiu-jitsu classes in a supportive environment. classes cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. expert instructors provide guidance and feedback to help students improve their skills. multiple training sessions are available daily, including morning and evening classes. the gym also hosts specialized workshops and events, ensuring members stay engaged and challenged. a second location, valko studio, offers additional training opportunities for full-members.
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What Reddit says about Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
8 verbatim community mentions from r/bjj and city subreddits, unedited, positives and negatives alike.
Lots of good gyms in Chicago and luckily lots of them cross train so you can check out lots of spots. Closest too you is probably Vianna Brothers which is a good gym with good people. A bit farther in the city you have Valko, Taylor Biaggi, Redzovic, so lots of good options to try. My gym is pretty far from you but if you ever are north in the city you are welcome to stop by and train with us at Serafin Jiu Jitsu source, 2025 ↗
positive
Lots of good gyms in the area. There is u/serafin, there is new breed, valko, double five, uflacker, Southside, any of the redzovics, comprido, 10p chicago, 10p lombard, team kuma, vuk, pica pao, 3d mma, pure bjj. I've had experiences with almost all these gym or have friends that train there. Chicago really is a great city for bjj. source, 2024 ↗
positive
Try both. Valko is great. Misho at Chicago mma integrates a lot of self defense and wrestling probably a less modern sport Jiu Jitsu game and more old school. Plus he’s an awesome person. source, 2024 ↗
positive
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 ↗
neutral
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 ↗
positive
You can get injured in any martial art where there's some jackass that goes overboard. While it happens in jiu jitsu, I wouldn't say it's the norm. Also you get to decide if you want to spar or not. No jiu jitsu school is going to force you to do that against your will. Also not sure which one blew you off, but generally the schools I know of are typically nice. I was a part of Valko BJJ in the river north for a long time and I suggest that school. Everyone is chill, you learn a lot, many options for classes, located near the brown line. Also pricing is up front and there's no contract source, 2024 ↗
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Friday open mat at Serafin BJJ in Evanston is one of the best. Saturday downtown Chi Valko has 11am open mat with all color belts. As far for school it’s up to you. source, 2019 ↗
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5:15 till 7 at Serafin, Valko is 11:15-1:15 or something. And I know for sure: I don’t miss Friday open mats there at all. A lot of people, great rolls! This week it’s gi, next one is no-gi source, 2019 ↗
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