Mount Prospect BJJ: Kids Who Know How to Stand Their Ground
Mount Prospect families spend a lot of time on the move: Saturday errands at Randhurst Village, swim days at Big Surf in Lions Memorial Park, games at Melas Park, and the commuter rush around the Metra station on Northwest Hwy. Somewhere in that week, a lot of parents are looking for an activity that gives their kids real confidence, not just something to fill an afternoon.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu does that in a very practical way. Kids learn how to stay calm when someone grabs them, how to get back to their feet, and how to say no with their voice and their posture before anything physical happens. Brazil 021 is an Arlington Heights BJJ academy led by world champion black belts, including co-founders Andre “Negão” Terencio and Hannette Staack. See the full lineup of jiu-jitsu classes for kids and adults.
The academy sits on Salt Creek Ln at the far west end of Arlington Heights, near Mount Prospect without being in the middle of downtown traffic, and kids classes start right after school. Younger kids train from 4:15 PM, older kids follow at 5:15 PM, and adults take over the mat at 6:30 PM.
Driving to Brazil 021 From Mount Prospect
From the north side of the village, Euclid Ave is the simplest route. It runs just north of Randhurst Village and continues west across Arlington Heights. Stay on Euclid until Salt Creek Ln, which connects Euclid Ave and Rohlwing Rd near the IL-53 interchange, and turn in to 3350 West Salt Creek Ln #117.
From downtown, near Village Hall and the library on Emerson St, or from neighborhoods farther south, head west on Algonquin Rd to IL-53. Take IL-53 north, exit at Euclid Ave and turn onto Salt Creek Ln.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu Near Mount Prospect, With Classes for Parents Too
Our kids jiu-jitsu program is split by age. The 3 to 6 group learns through games that build balance, coordination and listening. The 7 to 11 group adds real positions, escapes and controlled sparring. In both, coaches talk about respect, how to handle a bully without fighting, and how to keep trying when something is hard. Parents tell us the focus shows up at home and in the classroom.
Adults train in the evening. Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals is the place to start, and plenty of parents sign up after a few weeks of watching from the side of the mat.
- 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)
- 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
Why Mount Prospect Parents Choose Jiu-Jitsu for Anti-Bullying
Jiu-jitsu gives kids a calm, controlled answer to physical pressure. Instead of punching or kicking, they learn to create space, hold a safe position and get away. Just as important, they practice those skills every week with partners their own size, so the confidence is real rather than a slogan. Kids who feel capable tend to carry themselves differently, and that alone changes how others treat them.
Brazil 021 Arlington Heights holds a 4.9-star rating from 32 Google reviews. The best way to see if your child will love it is to book a free first class.
From our blog: Bully-Proof Your Child With Jiu-Jitsu in Arlington Heights.
