Elk Grove Village BJJ for People Who Work Full Days
Elk Grove Village is home to one of the largest business parks in North America, and a lot of the people who live here spend their days in warehouses, plants, labs and offices along its streets. When the workday ends, most adult hobbies want you somewhere at a fixed time with energy to spare. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is different: you show up, learn one problem at a time, and leave the day’s stress on the mat.
Brazil 021 is a school for BJJ Arlington Heights students led by world champion black belts, a short drive north of Elk Grove Village on IL-53. Co-founder Hannette Staack is a 7x World Champion and 3x ADCC champion, and Andre “Negão” Terencio is a 6th-degree black belt. Compare our jiu-jitsu classes to find the right fit for you or your child.
Adult classes start at 6:30 PM Monday through Thursday and run an hour. That leaves time to get home from the shift, grab something to eat and still get to Salt Creek Ln without rushing.
Getting to Brazil 021 From Elk Grove Village
From the neighborhoods around Biesterfield Rd and the Park District’s Pavilion on Wellington Ave, head west to where IL-53 meets I-290 and go north. I-290 ends at I-90, and IL-53 keeps going north. Exit at Euclid Ave and turn onto Salt Creek Ln, which connects Euclid Ave and Rohlwing Rd.
From the business park on the east side of the village, take Busse Rd north. IL-83 follows Busse Rd and then Elmhurst Rd up to I-90, where you can head west to IL-53 north and the Euclid Ave exit. If you are already near Higgins Rd, I-290 has an interchange there too.
Elk Grove Village Jiu-Jitsu: Gi, No-Gi and Kids Classes
Most adults start with Fundamentals on Monday and Wednesday, a Gi class that breaks jiu-jitsu into positions and escapes you can remember. Tuesday’s All Levels class mixes newer and experienced students, and Thursday evening plus Saturday late morning are no-gi jiu-jitsu in shorts and a rash guard. Early-morning Gi classes on Tuesday and Thursday are coming soon for anyone whose shift makes evenings tough.
Parents can bring the kids too. Younger kids build balance, listening and focus through games, and the 7 to 11 group learns real escapes and controlled sparring. Both classes teach kids to handle pressure calmly and to respect their partners.
- Adults Fundamentals (Gi): Mon & Wed 6:30–7:30 PM
- Adults All Levels (Gi): Tue 6:30–7:30 PM
- Adults Advanced No-Gi: Thu 6:30–7:30 PM; Sat 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
- Kids Class 1, Beginners (ages 3–6): Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 4:15–5:00 PM
- Kids Class 2, All Levels (ages 7–11): Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 5:15–6:15 PM; Sat 10:30–11:30 AM (No-Gi)
Training Around a Work Schedule That Moves
Schedules in Elk Grove Village do not always stay put. Overtime, early starts and weekend shifts are part of the job for many people here. Jiu-jitsu handles that well. Miss a week and the coaches help you pick up where you left off. Train twice one week and once the next, and you still make progress. Saturday’s no-gi class from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM gives you another option when the weekdays fill up.
Brazil 021 Arlington Heights has a 4.9-star rating from 32 Google reviews. Free trials are for people who live in or near Arlington Heights; visitors from out of town can ask about a drop-in. Book your free first class and see how a 6:30 PM class feels after work.
From our blog: 5 Benefits of Training No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu.
