The instructors at 10th Planet Naperville are very detailed in their coaching. They are able to…read morebreakdown techniques that are understandable to beginners. Everyone is very welcoming. I would recommend to anyone looking to start jiu jitsu.

Great place to learn both sports and self defense jiu jitsu. Omar is a great instructor and really…read moredetailed when he teaches.

Amazing school! I've done BJJ at others school and the culture his is just different. When you…read morejoin, everyone goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable and welcomed, especially, Professor Garfield and Erik who walk with you through your journey. Day one this team aims to teach especially the higher belts. Normally you'll go to some schools, and seeing a new person is like a shark getting a whiff of blood in the water. However, Gracie Barra New Lenox is absolutely nothing like that. Gracie Barra is a notarized school already, but this specific location carries the principles and values in an exemplary way. Within the first few months, shoot, even the week you'll start feeling like you've rejoined a long lost family you didn't even know was out there.

Professor Garfield is a well-versed competitor and technical instructor, and the school is nice and…read moreclean. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Love it here!! The environment is very welcoming. The entire place is always very clean. The…read moreprofessors are kind, encouraging, and teach patience, discipline, and self control, kindness, and leadership. It's honestly the best investment I have made for my son. He loves it here. Hes grown so much and has built strength, and is learning every week on kindness, leadership, and skill. They teach the technique in a way the kids remember and understand. I always recommend this training facility to everyone! Its so worth it! Professor Bruce and his family are awesome! Youll love it here!

Great School. If you want to learn some self defense or just want a fun way to get in better shape…read moreB1 BJJ is a great option.

Back again for the kid's jiu jitsu class on Friday nights. Quality instruction and my son learned…read morequickly the backpack move. Ross's gym was clean and instructors were good with the young ones

I've been going here for Muay Thai lessons for over 2 months now, and I love it! Rey and Sonny are…read moreexcellent teachers who deliver a strong emphasis on the basics and know how to slowly break-in the beginners. Their assistants Debbie and Nicholas are also great and will constantly push you and give sound advice. There is a friendly family atmosphere for the most part, but these guys know when to get serious, command respect from all students, and push the physical limits of the class. Like Kristen B. noted, the first class is free for any martial art you want to try out, and you can try them all. For newbies, there's a pretty mixed crowd in the beginner and intermediate Muay Thai classes. I'd say about 35-40% of the class is female, and the age spread is very wide from age 10 to people in their 40s. Many of the advanced and intermediate level students go to the beginner classes to brush up on their basics, and it gives the new students some experienced partners to help them progress. Most of all, EVERYONE is just really chill. If there's anything that might need improvement, the gym itself could use a water fountain and an interior refresh here and there. At least they sell cold beverages and bottled water for relatively cheap. Other than that, it's a pretty good size gym with a full-size ring, weight-training area, a big class mat area, and a heavybag area. You can also order your equipment through them. Test yourself and feed that inner beast. It's great fun and being with good people makes it even more worthwhile!

This place is hands down the best BJJ gym in the western suburbs. I've trained at multiple gyms in…read morethe area (Compridos, BJJ lab, Gracie Barra, B1, All Star, 10th planet) and this gym is something special. Coach Amir and Lexi cares a lot about their students and it shows during class and competition. This place is great for competitors and hobbyists and the kids program is good too. The curriculum is well structured. It covers both Gi and No-Gi and is focused on helping you build a strong game. Everyone is warm and welcoming here.

Best jiu jitsu gym in the area Amir was super knowledgeable and helpful . I came in looking for…read moresome tips before my fight and he gave me everything I needed and more !

Can't say enough about how great this gym is... the culture is amazing. The family dynamic we have…read morecreated makes everyone feel welcome.

I've been training at Gracie Barra in Downers Grove for almost 2 years and I am addicted. I just…read morewish there was more time in my week to make class every day. I have trained in martial arts for over 10 years and there are many things that make this school stand out. First of all the level of technical instruction is very high - from jiu jitsu (fundamentals to advanced) to Thai boxing. The professional staff, professors, coaches and instructors connect on a personal level and care about the progression of the team. The atmosphere is light, friendly and supportive. Whether you are first starting in martial arts, want to learn some self defense skills, or want to train for competitions, everyone is welcome. It is truly "jiu jitsu for everyone". This is a clean, family-friendly and professional school. I would recommend you give it a try.

Great staff and teaching. They keep you involved and spend the time one on one to improve your…read moreskills

Main instructor owns 2 gyms. He cares more about the other gym. He post more members from the…read moreother gym online. He only shows up to tournaments when a lot of the members from the other gym is attending. The place is filthy, most of the members kids or adults will need to learn a lot on their own by attending other gyms. This gym only teaches very limited amount of moves and give very little attention to the students. You have to pay for belt promotion which only happens once a year only when Carlson Gracie himself shows up. Main instructor never rolls with the students adult or kids. Other gyms close by are way better options.

Not what I expected…read more Hours are wrong on Yelp, it's only open about 3-4 hours in the AM and sometimes a few at night. My 2nd shift work schedule meant I'd have to lose sleep to train here. For Boxing specifically, there's 3 1 hour classes per week, and it didn't seem like anything more involved than "calling out combinations" or sometimes a footwork drill. This is fine as a boxing workout but you can do that at any gym with a heavy bag for less than the $120/month here. Place is varying degrees of dirty/smelly, with no running/potable water, hope you brought your own. Gloves/equipment strewn all about the floor. You'll feel like you immediately want to wash everything you were wearing in case it picked up too much dust in there. If your availability matches up to theirs and you're interested in MMA/BJJ, maybe it's a 3 star. But it's a fitness gym, not a training gym. To learn boxing, there's other options.

Professor Jefferson and coach Daniel are some of the best instructor in the area and are very…read morewelcoming to all. Great training and fun and friendly atmosphere plus clean facility.

I don't have any other experience to know what's better or not - but So far they're doing all I can…read moreexpect and very happy with keeping my ten year old engaged and interested after several weeks. Facility is definitely clean and it's clear they've invested into making it work.

I wanted to take the time to share my gratitude towards Ilkb Aurora. This is absolutely not an…read moreordinary gym. The staff feels like friends/ family, the workouts are always challenging, and the members are the most accepting and welcoming group of people. Here you are supported not only by the staff but also the members to reach your goals. There is not a day that I don't leave drenched in sweat and with a huge smile on my face. If you don't want to get bored, you want to look and feel better, and need some stress relief, this is the gym for you!

Be careful with what you sign. While some of the staff are nice, there is little honesty. The…read moredetails are in the contract so read all the fine print. Don't expect a refund and realize it is very difficult and costly to get out of a membership. This place draws you in on the 6 Week Challenge but it is all a money scam. The staff push the membership instead and offer you a flash drive with meal suggestions which they consider the nutritional offering. Maybe if you hesitate enough, they may even throw in a pair of gloves. But you pay for them too because you can't easily get your membership cancelled. The staff "forget" to cancel your membership or there is a paperwork error only to realize you are continuously being charged. I had to call my credit card company and tell them to block this charge in order to get it to stop. This was only after being charged an additional $200 "early cancellation fee." The whole thing is a money scam. I met very few people who were regular members and stuck with the exercise plan. In fact I witnessed health crises where people had to break from the class to rest or actually leave the facility only to be called out by the staff and humiliated for taking care of their own health. There is no acknowledgement of fitness and out of shape people are brought into rigorous classes with no regard for health and conditioning. It's a scary health situation that is a disaster in the making. I recommended the staff create leveled classes. For example, beginner to learn the fundamentals, middle to push the exercise, and advanced for the full out program. I was told this is not the place for that and if people couldn't keep up they shouldn't join. But clearly many out of shape people looking for a chance to get back into exercise are signed up with no regard for health and ability to keep up. There is a heart attack waiting at the door of this place. It is not worth it especially because there are many well respected and caring trainers available to work with people for far less the cost than this place. Think before you sign.