www.brazilianjiujitsu.net
Pedro Carvalho's web site. Pedro Carvalho is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is a five time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion and the founder of the American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu League. Mr. Carvalho has produced 24 instructional videos and 2 books in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a former consultant to the L.A.P.D.

Force Jiu Jitsu is a Pedro Carvalho affiliate school and adheres to the high standards set forward by Pedro Carvalho for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu curriculum and training.

www.midwestjujitsu.org
Midwest Judo & JuJitsu is one of more than 50 AJJF schools in the United States, Midwest Judo & Jujitsu dojo was founded in 1989 by co-sensei brother and sister Mary Boland and Timothy Boland.

Both began jujitsu studies in 1977 under the late Professor Patrick Browne, and both have studied the art continuously since that time. Mary holds the rank of Sandan and Tim holds the rank of Nidan.  In addition, Sensei Tim studied judo for many years, competing in local, state, national and international tournaments, winning many awards, including several first place trophies.

• Midwest Judo & JuJitsu is the host location for Force Brazilian JiuJitsu.

www.vitaljkd.com        
Dion Riccardo's Victory (formerly Progressive Martial Arts) Martial Arts Academy in Oak Park, Illinois. Dion is an instructor extraordinaire for Jeet Kune Do, Fillipino martial arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Dion was my instructor for over 4 years and I am greatly indebted to him for the knowledge and experience he gave to me. His depth of knowledge and ability to tailor instruction to each student is unparalleled.

www.mma.tv

Great source of information for mixed martial arts. Great forums with a wealth of information on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

 www.GrappleArts.com

Stephan Kesting's site dedicated to improving all grapplers. Great articles, techniques and photos. Stephan has also produced an excellent series of instructional tapes.

Stephan Kesting has been practicing martial arts for 20 years, starting in Judo when he was 12. Since that time he has trained with some of the foremost instructors in North America, including Dan Inosanto, Marcus Soares, Erik Paulson, Philip 'Sled Dog' Gelinas, and many others.

The depth and diversity of Stephan's martial arts training, combined with a talent to teach what he has learned, has resulted in Grapplearts.com. Using professional-level filming and editing techniques, he is now able to share with you his favorite techniques and tactics.

Find it at FightResource!

Other Chicago Area Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academies

There are a number of high quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academies in the Chicago area. These schools offer high quality instruction and are located across the Chicago area.

Carlson Gracie Jr. Academy

Located in the Gold Coast of Chicago's near north side. The academy offers the largest concentration of BJJ Blackbelts in the Chicago area. Great instructors including  Daniel Vianna and Jeff Neal. Carlson Jr. is also now joined at the academy by his father, legendary Carlson Sr.

312-255-0537
1235 North Lasalle
Chicago, IL 60610
drjitsu@dellnet.com

Curran Martial Arts

Located in the northwest suburb of Crystal Lake. Jeff Curran is the owner and head instructor here. Jeff is a BJJ Black Belt and a veteran NHB fighter. Pedro Sauer Affiliate school.

15 Crystal Lake Plaza
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
http://www.teamlinxx.com/main.html
815-356-0454

All-American Academy of Martial Arts

Located in the near western suburb of Cicero. Master Bob Shirmer has developed a hybrid approach to BJJ called Combat-Do.

http://www.combat-do.com/
2138 South 61st Court
Cicero, IL
708-222-8100

American Martial Arts

Located in Chicago at the corner of Broadway and Sheridan. Classes taught by Dino Costeas. Official Rickson Gracie Association member.

http://www.chicagojiu-jitsu.com/
3845 North Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
773-409-5608