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Our ever growing Team at Valko Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. We are always welcoming new teammates so please feel free to contact us today!The team preparing a sparring session at Valko BJJ. Sparring is one of the best learning experiences. At Valko we encourage learning from the earliest beginner to the most advanced belt. At Valko we learn together.Every week Jay focuses on the teaching of a specific technique to ensure everyone has a chance to learn and practice until practice becomes habitDuring group technique/drilling Jay always takes time to give instruction and mentor each individual in our classes

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Relson Gracie Seminar

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Valko BJJ is honored to be hosting a seminar by the legendary black and red belt, Relson Gracie.  Don't miss this extremely rare opportunity to train with a pioneer of the martial arts.  The seminar will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 12-2pm.  Space is limited so don't wait to register.  The cost is $80 for member of Valko BJJ, $100 for non-members.  You can reserve your spot by clicking the link below or by paying Jay at the academy.

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Valko BJJ to Open Second Academy

Valko BJJ is excited to announce that it will be opening a second academy in the early summer of 2013.  The new school will be located at 1217 W. Monroe, inside Black Tiger Performance, in the West Loop.  The gym is still under construction, the exact date will be announced soon.  Classes will be taught by Jay Valko and TK Oates. 

Coach Lawrence Dunning wins at XFO

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Coach Lawrence Dunning earned his second first round submission victory in a row at XFO 47.

Instructor TK Oates wins Pan-American Jiu-jitsu Tournament

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On March 23rd, 2013, coach TK Oates became Valko BJJ's first Pan-American Jiu-jitsu Champion, winning gold at the 18th annual event in Irvine, California. 

Valko BJJ Instructors Win Gold at Chicago Winter Open

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All three of our brown belt instructors who competed in the Chicago Winter Open walked away with gold medals.  Congratulations TK Oates, Lawrence Dunning, and Allen Causevic.

NAGA Great Lakes

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Valko BJJ Achieves 100% Medal Rate Plus 3rd Place Overall Team Ranking

Mark Allen Successful Return to MMA

After a four year break our very own Valko BJJ boxing coach, Mark Allen, returned to the cage and won via first round armbar!

Christian Reynoso Wins Professional MMA debut!

After a long and decorated amateur career, Christian "the Rainmaker" Reynoso finally made his pro MMA debut on 3/5/2011, defeating Ray Grindstaff by armbar in the second round! Christian is the head instructor at Valko BJJ North in Like Forest, IL.

Valko BJJ at Extreme Grappling Open

Congratulations to Jay Valko and Mike Cornille for thier wins at the EGO. Jay won the brownbelt gold medal and Mike won the advnaced no-gi silver medal!