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Your first BJJ class is free. Beginners welcome. No experience needed.3350 West Salt Creek Ln #117, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 · (866) 977-7021 ext. 1
Coming soon · Interest list open

Women's Self-Defense Classes in Arlington Heights

Feel ready, not afraid

A 6-week women's BJJ and self-defense program in Arlington Heights, coached by 7x World Champion Hannette Staack, is coming soon. The interest list is open now.

Format · 6-week program
Coach · Prof. Hannette Staack
Experience · None needed
Hannette Staack with a women's gi class at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights

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Add your name and we will reach out with dates and details as soon as the program opens.

Women's Self-Defense in Arlington Heights: What You'll Learn

Built for real life.

Most women who join are not looking to become fighters. They want to feel safer in everyday situations, and that is exactly what this program focuses on. Over six weeks you will learn to spot trouble early, break free from common grabs and use leverage-based jiu-jitsu that works when the other person is bigger or stronger. Each class builds on the last, no experience is needed, and you can train in comfortable workout clothes. Join the interest list and you will hear about dates and details before anyone else.

Awareness and prevention

Learn to recognize risky situations early and create distance before anything starts.

Escape common grabs

Practice simple ways to break free from wrist grabs, holds and being pinned.

Leverage over strength

Jiu-jitsu technique lets you control and escape someone larger than you.

Real confidence

Steady practice with supportive partners builds calm you can carry into daily life.

How a Women's Self-Defense Class Works

How a class works

1

Warm up

Light movement gets you comfortable and ready to train.

1

Learn

Hannette breaks each technique into clear, simple steps.

1

Practice

You drill with a partner at your own pace until the move feels natural.

1

Apply

You try the technique in realistic situations so it holds up under pressure.

Hannette Staack Black Belt Arlington Heights

Who Will Coach

Hannette Staack

5th-Degree Black Belt | 7x World BJJ Champion

Hannette is a co-founder of Brazil 021, a 3x ADCC Champion and a No-Gi World Champion. She is known for clear, patient teaching that helps first-timers feel at home on the mat.

Adult no-gi class with Hannette Staack and Andre Terencio at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights
Adult no-gi students kneeling under the Brazil-021 logo at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights
Adult no-gi class kneeling on the mats at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights

Inside Our Arlington Heights Academy

See the mats.

Real classes and real students at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights on West Salt Creek Lane.

Adult gi class lined up along the wall at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights
Gi class group photo with black-belt coaches at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights
Brazil 021 co-founders Hannette Staack and Andre Terencio under the Brazil-021 logo
Professor Andre Terencio demonstrating a technique to a gi class at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights
Adult no-gi students standing on the mat after class at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights
Adult no-gi class kneeling in rows on the mats at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights

Women's Self-Defense Classes in Arlington Heights: FAQs

Before you join the list.

Book a Free Trial Class

Are there women's self-defense classes in Arlington Heights at Brazil 021?

Yes, a 6-week women’s BJJ and self-defense program is coming soon at our academy at 3350 West Salt Creek Ln #117. Join the interest list on this page to hear first when dates are set. We have also hosted a free women’s self-defense seminar here, and news about events like it goes to the list too.

Do I need any experience?

No. The program is built for women with no martial arts background. You will learn step by step using simple Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques that are easy to follow.

How does Brazilian jiu-jitsu help with self-defense for women?

Jiu-jitsu relies on leverage and technique instead of strength. You will learn how to escape holds, control distance and stay safe even against a larger person, which is why it is one of the most practical self-defense systems you can learn.

Who teaches the program?

Hannette Staack, a 5th-degree black belt, 7x World BJJ Champion, 3x ADCC Champion and co-founder of Brazil 021. Meet our instructors.

How long is the program, and when are classes?

The program runs for six weeks. Class days and times will be shared with the interest list before the program opens, so you can plan around them.

What should I wear?

Comfortable workout clothes like leggings, shorts or a t-shirt. You do not need a gi or any special gear. If you keep training, the coaches can help you choose the right gear later.

Is this program only for women in Arlington Heights?

It is designed for women in Arlington Heights and nearby areas. Students also come from surrounding towns like Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows and Elk Grove Village.

Can I start training before the program opens?

Yes. Our Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings welcome women with no experience, and your first class is free. Free trials are for people who live in or near Arlington Heights. Visiting from out of town? That’s a drop-in, not a free trial.

Where can I find women's self-defense classes near me?

Brazil 021 is at 3350 West Salt Creek Ln #117 in Arlington Heights, a short drive from Palatine, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Buffalo Grove and Schaumburg. The 6-week women’s self-defense program led by Hannette Staack is coming soon, so join the interest list to hear first. Until then, women can start in our beginner Fundamentals classes on Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 PM, and the first class is free.

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