Palatine BJJ for Kids and Families
A lot of Palatine family life happens outside. Kids grow up on Palatine Park District fields and pools, at places like Birchwood Park and Falcon Park Recreation Center on Hicks Rd, and weekends often mean a walk on the paved trail at Deer Grove Forest Preserve, the oldest preserve in Cook County. Downtown, the Metra station on Wood St keeps the village moving every morning and evening.
Kids who like to move tend to love jiu-jitsu. Brazil 021 is home to Arlington Heights BJJ on the far west side of town, where Arlington Heights meets Palatine and Rolling Meadows, and our coaching team is led by world champion black belts Hannette Staack and Andre “Negão” Terencio. See the full lineup of jiu-jitsu classes for kids and adults.
From older neighborhoods like Palanois Park and Fairgrounds Park to the homes around Palatine High School and Fremd High School, getting to class is a simple drive on roads Palatine families already use every day.
Getting to Brazil 021 From Palatine
From downtown Palatine, take Palatine Rd east to Rohlwing Rd and turn south. Rohlwing Rd crosses Northwest Hwy and Euclid Ave and reaches Salt Creek Ln, and the academy is at 3350 West Salt Creek Ln #117. From south Palatine, Plum Grove Rd south to Euclid Ave and then east across IL-53 is another easy way in.
From north Palatine near Deer Grove, take Dundee Rd east to IL-53 south and exit at Euclid Ave. Salt Creek Ln runs between Euclid Ave and Rohlwing Rd, just east of the expressway.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu Near Palatine, Plus Classes for Parents
Our kids jiu-jitsu classes are split by age. Little ones in Kids Class 1 learn through games, rolling and simple positions, and they practice listening and taking turns. Kids Class 2 adds real escapes and pins, so older kids learn to stay calm when someone is bigger or pushier. Parents tell us the biggest changes show up away from the mat: more confidence at school, better focus, and a kid who knows how to handle a bully without throwing a punch.
Adult classes start at 6:30 PM, right after the kids finish, so a parent can watch one class and train in the next. New adults start in Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals, where coaches teach the basics step by step.
Every kids class follows the same rhythm: a warm-up, a short lesson, partner drills and a game at the end. Kids burn off energy, but they also learn to wait for instructions and work safely with a partner, a habit that carries straight into the classroom.
- 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
After-School Jiu-Jitsu for Palatine Families Is Coming
Weekday afternoons are the hardest part of the week for a lot of working parents. That is why we are building a Kids After-School Program: school pickup, a snack and homework time, then jiu-jitsu training, with parents picking up at the gym. It is coming soon, and families on the interest list will hear first when spots open.
Until then, the best way to see if your child will enjoy it is to try a class. Brazil 021 Arlington Heights holds a 4.9-star rating from 32 Google reviews. Book a free first class for your child, or for yourself.
From our blog: The Best Age to Start Kids Jiu-Jitsu Classes.
