I have a friend, she wants to sign her two twin boys up for BJJ as i told her its probably the best martial art for her boys to learn. She lives in the 60611 zip code and asked me to help her out. Im not familiar what BJJ schools are in that area. Can anyone shed some light for me?
How is ValkoBJJ.com? They have kids programs? i know that is next door in the 60610
Jay is very good, as are his students. I would definitely recommend them checking out Valko.
thanks bro...i didnt see if he had a kids program on his site? u know?
Valkobjj posts here, don't remember his sn though but I remember landing on that website through someones profile before. I'd just email them or wait for him to come on this thread.
There are 3 main schools close to that area code (streeterville)
There's Jay Valko BJJ, Gracie Barra The Loop and Brazil 021 BJJ. I don't believe any of these schools currently host a kids/teens class (could be wrong- i'm sure they'll chime in). I know Brazil 021 is planning on having a kid's class, but I don't know when that will start. school is run by Andre Negao and Hannette Staack, and I know Hannette's been giving privates to kids on the weekends so you might want to get in touch with them. contato@brazil021.com
Otherwise, Rio BJJ, Pedro Vianna's, and the other Gracie Barra are within driving distance but not really in the downtown area. They are all at least 15-20 minutes from downtown.
Rio Bjj, Pedro Vianna's both have kid's programs so those are also two schools to check out as well. (not sure about the gracie barra)
oh wait sorry there are 4 main schools in that downtown area. Carlson Gracie Jr's school is also nearby, and they have a kid's class as well.
I live in the 60611 area code and just walk to Carlson Jr.'s when I'm in town. Valko is also within walking distance. Haven't really ever checked out the others though.
So Carlsons is the only one close by with a kids class? Whats his website?
Thanks guys!
Im a real boy - Valkobjj posts here, don't remember his sn though but I remember landing on that website through someones profile before. I'd just email them or wait for him to come on this thread.
Jay posts as matt murdock. The guy is a great instructor, and an all-around great human being.
thanks again guys!
Hey guys, Jay Valko here. Thanks for the kind recommendations for my place. I don't have a kids program, at least not yet. What age are they? I'm really not sure any kids programs downtown. There's a few LA Boxings around the city that have Carlson brown belts teaching a few classes, but I'm not sure about for kids.
I can take teens, but not kids yet. Our second location in Lake Forest has kids but obviously that's too far for you.