Find your class.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu programs for kids, adults and women. Every program is beginner-friendly and taught by Brazil 021 black belts.
Not sure where to start?
Pick the line that sounds like you. You can always switch later, and your first class is free.
Start with Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals. Classes are built for people who have never trained.
FundamentalsKids Class 1 is for ages 3–6 and Kids Class 2 for ages 7–11, after school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, plus Saturday mornings for Kids Class 2.
Kids Jiu-JitsuJump into All Levels (Gi) on Tuesday or Advanced No-Gi on Thursday and Saturday.
All Levels & AdvancedAdult BJJ
Gi and no-gi classes for adults and teens, from first day to competition.
Our Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals classes are beginner jiu-jitsu done right: clear steps, friendly partners and coaches who remember what their first class felt like.
Our All Levels and Advanced classes are where Arlington Heights BJJ gets technical: deeper positions, more live rounds and room to prepare for competition if that's your goal.
Train no-gi jiu-jitsu in Arlington Heights in shorts and a rash guard. Adult no-gi runs Thursday evenings and Saturdays, and Kids Class 2 trains no-gi on Saturday mornings.
Kids BJJ
Confidence, discipline and fun for ages 3–11, plus programs coming soon.
For parents who want more than a sport: our kids classes build confidence, discipline and real self-defense skills, so your child can handle bullying calmly, in a safe and supervised room.
Coming soonFor working parents who want their child safe, supervised and growing after school: school pickup, snack and homework time, then jiu-jitsu that builds confidence and discipline, with parent pickup at the gym at a set time. Coming soon, and the interest list is open.
Coming soonA week-long kids BJJ summer camp in Arlington Heights for ages 5 and up, where your child builds confidence, discipline and self-defense skills while having a blast. Our 2026 camp ran July 6–10, and the 2027 interest list hears first.
Women's BJJ
Practical self-defense and jiu-jitsu, coached by a world champion.
Coming soonA 6-week women's BJJ and self-defense program in Arlington Heights, coached by Hannette Staack, is coming soon. The interest list is open now.
Most adults start in Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals. Kids start in Kids Class 1 (ages 3–6) or Kids Class 2 (ages 7–11). Experienced grapplers can join All Levels or Advanced No-Gi.
No. Every program except the advanced classes is built for people with no experience, and your first class is free.
Gi classes use the traditional jiu-jitsu uniform and grips on the fabric. No-gi is trained in a rash guard and shorts and tends to be faster. Both teach the same core skills.
The women’s self-defense program, the kids after-school program and Summer Camp 2027 are coming soon. Join the interest list to hear dates first.
Brazil 021 teaches jiu-jitsu classes for kids and adults at 3350 West Salt Creek Ln #117 in Arlington Heights. Kids classes run weekday afternoons, adult classes run weekday evenings, and both train on Saturday mornings. Students drive in from Palatine, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Buffalo Grove and Schaumburg, and the first class is free.
