2024 Spring Belt Promotion // Save the Dates!

We take belt promotions very seriously. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, unlike many martial arts, is sacred and essential to maintaining the integrity of the art. We are extremely proud of our students’ dedication and commitment to the sport/art. We will have our Spring 2024 Belt promotions on the following dates:

Adults, Saturday March 9, 2024
1PM (after the 12PM class)

Kids and Youth, Satuday March 16, 2024
9:40AM (after the 9AM class)

You can also visit this link to see all the belts that have ever been given through our school:
https://www.chicagomma.com/bjj-team

Check out this interesting article for more information on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt system and promotion
John Danaher On The Informality Of The Belt System in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

New and Improved Kids & Youth Martial Arts Program!

We have great news to announce concerning our Kids & Youth Martial Arts Program (membership info can also be found on this page as well).

We have added the following classes:

• Muay Thai Kickboxing classes

1. Wednesday 4:30-5:15pm, 5-9 years old

2. Thursday 4:30-5:15pm, 9-13 years old

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

1. Saturday 9:00-9:45AM 9-13 years old

There will be no additional costs and students are not required to attend all classes.  This is simply to provide additional training opportunities for your child.

You can check out the weekly schedule for the Kids & Youth Martial Arts program by visiting this link:

https://chicagomma.com/youth-martial-arts-schedule

New Members Pricing Starting in 2024

We are looking forward to 2024. Once the renovation is complete, members will have access to one of the most state-of-the-art gyms in the country. More classes, more mat space, more bags, member lounge, cage walls, individual change rooms and showers. Also, don't forget about limited access to The Strength Room, Chicago as well!

You only have a couple days to lock in the holiday discount on 2023 prices and save up to 50% before the new rates begin. Sale ends this weekend (last day is Sunday 12/31/2023). See image below for summarized membership pricing changes. Additionally, there are minor changes with promo/trial membership and drop-in fees.

• Promo/Trial Membership 7 Days for $49

• Single Class Drop-in will be $25

• All-day Drop-in will be $35

• 10-Class Pack will still be $200 (good for 3 months)

For more information on our 2023 end-of-year membership sale visit this page:
chicagomma.com/membership-sale

Reach out to us if you have additional questions!
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
support@chicagomma.com

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Modified Schedule Starting Monday 12/11/2023

Phase 2 of the renovation will begin tomorrow Monday, December 11. The renovated gym will have more mat space, more lockers, additional showers, individual changing rooms, new lighting, and more. Due to space constraints during construction, come to class prepared. During the renovation, the gym will have a modified schedule (see below).

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Don't forget to take advantage of our end-of-year sale on memberships, merchandise, and equipment. Today is the last day $100 in free merchandise is included with the one year membership. More information below. We greatly appreciate your patience. Thank you!

Muay Thai Seminar w/ Bogdan Stojcic, Sunday 12/3/2023 12-2PM

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Muay Thai Seminar w/ Bogdan Stojcic
Head Coach of Victory Gym Novi Sad, Serbia
Sunday December 3, 2023, 12-2PM
$50 preregistration
$60 at the door

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New Schedule Effective Monday October 30, 2023

Visit https://chicagomma.com/new-schedule if you would like to download a copy of the new schedule.

Chicago MMA 2.0

The Strength Room

We have some very exciting news to share. Construction on the gym is well under way. By October we will have double the mat space, new equipment, and a new lifting room - The Strength Room.

The Strength Room will be a dedicated personal training gym for trainers to grow their businesses and train their private clients. Each reservable lifting station will be fully equipped with the latest Rogue training equipment. When not in use, Chicago MMA members will have access to use The Strength Room.

With double the mat space, we will have double the classes, including new dedicated MMA classes and new morning and afternoon Muay Thai and grappling classes. The new schedule will be released by the end of September. 

If you know any trainers that are interested in renting space or just want to learn more, send them to us using this email address support@chicagomma.com.

New Membership Management System starting on Thursday 8/24!

You will need to do the following steps before you can schedule/book a training session!

Existing Members

Step 1: Download the app.

• Chicago MMA app on Google Play

• Chicago MMA app on Apple Store

Step 2: Your account has been started for you. Click on ‘Forgot Password’ and enter your email to reset your password (the same email address that was used with your MindBody account). You can also change the email address used as the login after resetting your password.

Step 3: Check your email and reset your password and Login to your account with your new password.

Look in your spam/junk mail folder if you don’t see the password reset email message.

Step 4: Update your Profile

• Review and check and verify that your phone number is correct. Please add your phone number if this information is not currently available as we will need this for in-app notification, ie class cancellations or general news about the gym.

• Add an emergency contact or your profile picture & any additional details.

• Your payment information might not have made it over onto the new system. Please update your payment information if it is missing.

• SAVE YOUR CHANGES

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YOUR EXISTING MEMBERSHIP WILL NOT BE READY UNTIL THE MORNING OF THURSDAY AUGUST 24, 2023. Please DO NOT try booking classes until that time.

Jason Rau Leglock Master Class / Saturday April 15, 2023 3:30-5:30PM

Jason Rau Leglock Masterclass

Saturday, April 15
3:30PM - 5:30PM
All levels
$75 pre-registration
$100 at the door
Only 20 spots

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Chicago MMA will host leg lock wizard and UFC Champion Matt Serra black belt Jason Rau for a masterclass on attacking the lower body. Jason is widely known as one of the most knowledgeable and technical leg lockers in the world. In a recent Lex Fridman podcast with the B-Team, Nicky Ryan called out Jason Rau as one of the best out there. 

After earning his black belt, Rau started training more regularly with John Danaher in New York City (Danaher was a training partner of Matt Serra's for many years at the Renzo Gracie Academy). Jason quickly climbed the ranks of the Danaher Death Squad (John’s elite group of students), and would go on to compete in many high profile events such as Kasai Pro and the BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix.

For a sneak peak, you can find Jason's instructional videos on Youtube. In addition, Jason has released some instructional on BJJ Fanatics.
 

You can prepaid by sending a Venmo payment for $75 or $100 at the door.