Tac Team BJJ - Midwest

New Breed Training Center operates at 5621 West Howard Street in Niles, Illinois, serving as the Midwest headquarters for Tac Team BJJ. The academy is led by head instructor Mark Vives, who began training martial arts in 1997 and transferred into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1998. Vives earned his black belt in 2011 from John Ramirez and John Ouano, competing actively to win the 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship and multiple IBJJF Pan titles. The grappling curriculum includes fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed-level classes, and advanced competition training. Sessions cover positional escapes, sweeps, submissions, and takedowns in both traditional gi and no-gi formats. The academy also maintains striking instruction, featuring boxing and Muay Thai programs coached by Houston Dozier. Youth development features kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes held six days per week, categorized into six developmental levels to match each child's experience. Training instills respect, discipline, and practical self-defense skills through structured technique and partner drilling.