Niles, IL hosts a diverse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community supported by five dedicated gyms. Among these, Top Level MMA stands out with a perfect 5.0 rating from 70 reviews, alongside notable schools like Tac Team BJJ - Midwest and Shim's Martial Arts Training Center. This selection offers a range of training environments for practitioners in the area.
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Niles, IL
MMA and No-Gi are the defining disciplines listed for Top Level MMA in Niles, Illinois, USA. MMA is a broad mixed martial-arts category, while No-Gi identifies a grappling category without the Gi label, creating a record that combines mixed-combat and No-Gi emphasis. For a beginner, those labels signal two distinct but related martial-arts directions; for a competitor, they identify broad areas of focus without implying any particular format or preparation. Top Level MMA is assigned the $$ price-range symbol, which is the supplied relative price category for the Niles listing. Its name directly emphasizes MMA, and the accompanying No-Gi label adds a specific grappling-oriented category to the martial-arts profile in Illinois. No boxing, striking, Muay Thai, or Gi focus is supplied for this record.
Niles, IL
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.
Niles, IL
World-class instruction in a welcoming environment dedicated to student growth and technical excellence.
Niles, IL
World-class instruction in a welcoming environment dedicated to student growth and technical excellence.
Niles, IL
FIT & FIGHT GYM in Niles, Illinois, specializes in a comprehensive mix of martial arts training including both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as other fighting disciplines. The gym emphasizes practical skill development across various martial arts forms, catering to practitioners seeking a well-rounded combat education. Without a stated affiliation, the gym appears to focus on customized training experiences rather than adherence to a specific lineage, which allows for flexible curriculum adaptation. Located in a Chicago suburb, FIT & FIGHT GYM serves a diverse community of martial artists and fighters at different levels. The gym's programming likely benefits from an integrated approach to grappling and striking techniques; Overall, it stands out for offering multidimensional MMA
