Rolling Meadows BJJ Right Around the Corner
Rolling Meadows was built as a family suburb, with Kimball Hill homes, neighborhood parks and the pond and summer concerts at Kimball Hill Park. Today it is also a place where a lot of people work, from offices along Algonquin Rd to the Golden Corridor on Golf Rd. That mix makes evening classes a natural fit.
Brazil 021 is an Arlington Heights BJJ school led by world champion black belts, and it sits about as close to Rolling Meadows as a gym can get: on Salt Creek Ln, between Rohlwing Rd and Euclid Ave, right by the IL-53 interchange. Compare our jiu-jitsu classes to find the right fit for you or your child.
Jiu-jitsu is for everyone, not just athletes or competitors. It is built on technique and leverage, which is why adults who have never trained, kids as young as 3 and people coming back after years off can all learn it.
Getting to Class From Rolling Meadows
From central Rolling Meadows, take Kirchoff Rd east to Rohlwing Rd and go north. Rohlwing Rd crosses Euclid Ave and reaches Salt Creek Ln, where the academy is at 3350 West Salt Creek Ln #117. From the west side, Euclid Ave east from Plum Grove Rd brings you across IL-53 to the same corner.
From the south end of town near Rolling Meadows High School, take Algonquin Rd to IL-53 north and exit at Euclid Ave.
Rolling Meadows Jiu-Jitsu for Adults and Kids
Most adults start in Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals on Monday and Wednesday. Coaches teach one position at a time, how to escape, how to control, and how to stay safe with a partner, so you leave tired but not beaten up. Once you have the basics, Tuesday All Levels and the no-gi classes on Thursday and Saturday give you more mat time.
Parents in Rolling Meadows can bring the kids too. Afternoon kids classes build focus, respect and the confidence to handle a bully calmly, and they finish before the adult classes begin.
Your first class is low-pressure. Wear athletic clothes, come a few minutes early, and a coach will walk you through the warm-up and the first techniques.
- 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)
Built for the Hour After Work
The hardest part of training is getting out the door. Because the academy is so close to Rolling Meadows, a 6:30 PM class does not mean a long detour. Change after work, train for an hour, and be home for the rest of the evening. Early-morning Gi classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:45 to 6:45 AM are coming soon for people who would rather train before work.
The coaching comes from the black belt team that runs the academy: co-founders Hannette Staack and Andre Terencio, Vinicius “Machine” Pereira, and Patrick Mullen, who teaches fundamentals. Fundamentals classes are built so a new student is never thrown in the deep end.
Brazil 021 Arlington Heights holds a 4.9-star rating from 32 Google reviews. Free trials are for people who live in or near Arlington Heights, and Rolling Meadows counts. Book your free first class.
From our blog: Why Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?.
