Experience – Credentials – Dedication
NO Initiation Fees – NO Contracts Necessary
WELCOME TO VALKO BJJ!

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is the fastest growing martial art today. Four of five UFC champions hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Submission and ground-fighting skills are a must for self-defense, mixed martial arts (UFC style) fighting, and a huge part of being a complete martial artist. It is also one of the best workouts you’ll ever get.

Our academy offers top-notch instruction from three black belt professors, Jay Valko, Andre Terencio, and Hannette Staack. Our philosophy is that everyone, regardless of physical ability, can and will improve. All classes are beginner friendly and all students are encouraged to help each other to learn and grow as a team. The progress and safety of the student is of the utmost importance.

In addition to BJJ we offer Boxing and Wrestling instruction. Our boxing coach is a Chicago Golden Gloves champion and a successful MMA fighter. Our wrestling coach has over twenty years of grappling experience. He is an accomplished wrestler and jiu-jitsu practitioner.

We are located at 401 W. Ontario, inside the Symmetry Center Gym in the heart of Chicago. Students of Jiu-jitsu need a clean, safe, and friendly environment in which to train. Our mats are sanitized everyday and the gym includes clean showers and a sauna.

Your first class is free. We understand the importance of new students to be comfortable and confident in our academy, so a free trial class is available to anyone interested. Payments are handled one of three ways; collected monthly, in six-month increments, or in ten-class packages. Gis, rashguards, and shorts are available within the academy.

Here is a video tour of our gym. We hope you enjoy it and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have