Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu in Chicago

Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu in Chicago operates at 630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661. Instruction is provided by Carlos Lemos Jr., a former mixed martial artist and 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt practitioner and coach. The coaching roster also features Professor Carlos Lopez, a 3rd degree black belt under Gracie Barra with 17 years of experience who teaches in English and Spanish, alongside Coach Ricardo Polistchuck, an ICP certified instructor who has trained at the academy since 2019. The academy offers three tiers of adult Jiu-Jitsu classes along with instruction for children and teens that emphasizes routine, cooperation, and self-awareness through Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals. Practitioners also participate in dedicated Jiu-Jitsu competition training at the West Loop facility.