Great training facility top notch champion professor Christian Uflacker , no egos. I’m 51 and needed a place to train smart. The people here are very close nit, we are all like family😎👍

Amazing instructors. The children LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. I like that they can go every day if they like for one low price. I highly recommend Uflacker Academy for children. Gives them a great workout helps to build confidence and form friendships with kids who have a common interest. I especially like the safety aspect for children. The children wait inside until the instructor sees the parent, only then does she allow the child leave.

Uflacker Academy is just a phenomenal place to learn BJJ. Professor Uflacker is an unbelievable coach who truly cares about his students and helping them reach their goals. Thee academy has a very large space that is always kept extremely clean and a great workout area. The students at the academy are a great group of people that are very supportive and great training partners.

Ive been training here for several years now, and there are several things make this place stand out. The level of instruction is absolutely world class. Professor Uflacker grew up on the mats training with the legends of BJJ, so he brings invaluable experience. In addition, the mats are always clean, because they are cleaned as a group after every class. Everyone on the mats are great people. We come from different walks of life and we all bond on mat. Its really a great place to come and learn how to choke out your best friends. 😁🤙🏼

I’ve been training at Uflacker for 2-1/2 years and couldn’t ask for a better academy. I walked in looking for fitness and found a better way of life. I now have both of my kids training at the academy as well and their confidence is flourishing. Uflacker is a top notch academy.

I’ve trained here for nearly 6 years and my only regret is not having started earlier. As intimidating as walking into a martial arts school as a new student can be, Uflacker Academy has always fostered a positive and welcoming environment for all students regardless of skill level. The “U” is the perfect training academy for both competitive and recreational students.

This is by far the best martial arts school anywhere around! I have been a student for over 5 years and Proffesor Christians teaching ability and lineage are unmatched! They have an amazing group of students, coaches, staff not to mention the cleanest gym I have ever been too. Regardless if you have goals of competing or just getting in shape look no further then Uflacker Academy!

Uflacker is such an amazing place to train. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to learn Jiu Jitsu for themselves or for their children. The self confidence that both my children have gained is invaluable. Their facility is very clean and the staff is friendly.

Training in a positive atmosphere is one of the most underrated aspect of trying a Martial Art. The Uflacker Academy is without question the best learning environment when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.The classes are structured and corrlated so that you as a student can puzzle together the pieces of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and create your own style and identity.I work in Law Enforcement and having Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is very similar to having Insurance on my personal safety.The Uflacker Academy gives you the canvas to create whatever you want to become through the medium of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We all have different goals, MMA Fighter, Jiu Jitsu competitor, Law Enforcement, or just a simple hobbyist, whatever your desire is the Uflacker Academy will point you in the right direction.

Awesome place! Very clean facility. Super friendly staff. I signed up after taking my 1st class and I cant wait to go back for my next!

Excellent place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Learning Jiu Jitsu has changed my lifestyle. Best place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Chicago! Great experience for all ages.

If you never tried jiu jitsu, this is the place where you will learn how to love it and how to improve it day by day. One of the best places to learn it. The professors ability to teach is beyond any level. Easy 5 star rating ever :)

My husband has been going to Uflacker for a few years now and our children have both started within the last 6 months. I, working in healthcare, have been very cautious re: activities and associated cleanliness/safety. Uflacker has done a wonderful job of making sure the kids (and adults) have been safe through this pandemic. I love the class sign-up method online, which is new since COVID and ensures classes are at an appropriate capacity.My kids have gained new confidence and discipline since starting their classes. They are truly excited to get to class and come back to tell us (and show us) what they learned. Most importantly, I love that they are comfortable there, always learning new skills, and feel like a part of the Uflacker family!

I would just like to say that if youre looking for a good place to learn this art that is a family oriented environment with really good people then look no further make this place your home. They definitely teach you proper technique here I came for the free class and signed up before I left on the 1st day best jujitsu Academy ever!!

Amazing place! I’ve never done jiu-jitsu before or any type of martial arts. I walked in for my first class and it was amazing! I learned so much and the professors teach you step by step. It’s awesome!! I signed up because I know the knowledge and quality here!

Great for beginners and for partners. The professors are very knowledgeable.

After moving last year, I was in search for a great jiu-jitsu school to continue my training. I found it! Christian is an excellent instructor - organized, patient, & extremely knowledgeable. The gym is also spacious with tons of mat space. If you come to train at this school, I promise that you will not regret it.All the tools are there no matter what your goals are: competition, self-defense, or fitness. Whether you are new to jiu-jitsu or have experience, this school is for you!

I come all the way from Tinley park to bring my daughter and she loves it.

Uflacker Academy is the best school in the Chicago area for training kids in an uplifting environment. The kids and my husband have been going to the school now for over five years and make the drive from the north side of the city each week, its worth it!We did tons of research prior to joining the school on the background of the professors to make sure we are learning from the best. The lineage is direct from Carlos Gracie Jr. which ensures it is not filtered approach.It is an excellent family friendly environment!

The best environment for learning, just awesome!

Everything about this BJJ gym is outstanding. The family environment and the outstanding teaching makes it a place I will be at for the next 10 years + Thanks for everything!

If you check the lineage, the family tree of jiu-jitsu, this is the place you want to be. Professor Christian is a great teacher, and an experienced fighter. Working the drills, helps the stamina and technique. All the instructors are willing to help to get you better. My only regret is I didnt join years ago.

Uflacker Academy is a great martial arts school in Chicago. The amount of technique and dedication is remarkable. Its a great environment for beginners and advanced students. Professor Christian teaches authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and puts great emphasis on technique. This is a good place to make friends, develop character, and learn self-defense. I cant recommend it enough!

Awesome facilities, plenty of training partners, and great instructors!!! I love the organization Professor Christian brings to his academy and each class, coach Nick is great too. They both do a really great job of breaking down each technique, providing feedback, and encouragement to their students. The only complaint I have is that I wish I was closer to attend more often!

My son being an only child was extremely shy and hesitant when dealing with other kid. Physically he was very skinny child. Combination of the above effected his confident level not just socially but his ability to perform in front of group.In 2014 I enrolled him to Uflacker Academy based on great word of mouth. It was a miracle to see the changes . His confidence level went through the roof . He became respectful and confident, to a point where he asked me on his own to compete in a tournament . Beside the fact he won because of great teaching . What was I most happy and proud was his confidence and his ability to know what he is truly capable .

I never write reviews. Not good or bad. But this academy deserves the best review I could give. My husband and sons go here. I started off and then stopped. I recently met Professor Slajana and she encourager me to return to a completely revamped program they’ve created! Let me tell you that this program checks all the boxes. Like everyone else, I’ve been nervous to return to any gym but the program they’ve created allows for full social distancing and the workout of your life. As a healthcare worker, I understand the risks and concede to them. This academy is immaculate. The owners truly take great pride in their art and in their facility. Professor promised me a transformation of my body in just 6 weeks. She was right. I have the energy I had in the best of days....ie.pre-Covid. As a woman, learning Jiujitsu is of course a huge benefit but it’s truly more than that. Thank you sooooo much to professors Christian and Slajana. Your dedication is changing lives.

I came in for fitness and self defense. 1 year and a half later, I have better range of motion, endurance, patience and have found a viable source of stress relief. Awesome crew at Uflacker Academy and I do recommend.

Will have to give it some more time, but first impression is there are too many students for the kids classes which leaves instruction scarce. They need to limit the number of kids. The huge mat is already full so adding more instructors would hurt too. Too many times there are kids doing things completely wrong with little or no correction that I want to yell at them to do it correctly. Im sure the instructors hearts are in the right place but the amount of kids is getting out of hand. Have to add I like Nick instructing rather than Christian. He is much firmer with the students and much easier to hear.

We started our three year old daughter in the kids program about three months ago. At first we were nervous that it was too overwhelming for her since she is beyond timid and was even afraid to step onto the mat for weeks. Little by little each Coach Mary and Professor Sladjana made her feel so comfortable and broke through her wall. She now begs to go to class and even received her first stripe promotion a couple weeks back and understands a ton of technical moves already. Best part of class is watching her spar with her classmates. I highly recommend this program if you have littles that need help with their confidence. Thank you Uflacker!

Excellent school. Instruction is world class, the culture is welcoming and students show a great balance of respect, control and intensity. Plenty of mat space, clean facility and courteous players. Professor Christian has built a remarkable presence in Chicago.

I am a student at the Uflacker academy for almost 6 months now. The improvement in my bjj game has been unreal during this time and I believe you cannot find better teaching/coaching in the entire Midwest. everything you need in order to become a better athlete/bjj practitioner you can find at the U. Professor Christian is on top of his game and everyone should take advantage of the gains you can get from him. Oss

This is a great place for kids and adults with world class instruction! Family friendly environment and a very clean place to train. Highly recommended! Five stars!

Bring my daughter here for classes has totally changed her, she used to get bullied at school now she has the confidence to say leave me alone! Or stop it!. I love bringing my daughter here and it’s super clean, no smell or anything.These classes will benefit her forever.

My daughter has been going here for 2 years now. I highly recommend uflacker for your children especially if they are like my daughter. She use to be afraid to talk to anyone but now everyone is her friend. She is more sociable. The coaches work really hard teaching them to respect each other and to be confident. They really care for their students. My daughter is a testimony to it. She use to be scared to go and cried...A LOT.. But now she went from crying and begging me not to take her to class to begging to go more often.

This place has changed me and my partners life. Everyone practices good sportsmanship. The Uflacker family is here to help. I cant wait to get out of work every day to come over and train .

Their kids program is GREAT!!! Both of my sons have been going for over a year and they love it.

My daughter has been attending Uflacker Academy for over a year. The instructors have always exceeded my expectations in all aspects. I look forward to one day training here myself.

Great instruction Prof. Uflacker. Would highly recommend for the entire family.

Really like the place. People are nice and friendly, the place is always clean so as the members and the staff. Never walked in and smelled bad. Professor Christian is really passionate at teaching bjj, he is very technical and thorough, he walks around and makes sure everyone is performing the technique correctly. The members are nice I haven’t came across somone coacky and once you tap they let go(no ego participants). One down side is you are committing to a whole year which is not bad but when your schedule changes and go to practice you are still paying for it. Very flexible schedule they offer morning and evening classes which is not available at other schools. You’ll always feel welcomed here and that your part of the team!! Ossss 🤙

I did a few months of research before choosing Uflacker Academy and I am very lucky I found this school. It is rare to find black belts actually teaching, let alone a third degree black belt and bjj world champion (Professor Christian Xarophino Uflacker) teaching adult and kids classes! He has created a great learning environment for men, women and children. Everyone learns and absorbs information differently but I feel as though the entire staff has done a great job adapting to every students learning style. They have also created a very family friendly environment so that all students can always looked forward to going to class. With Professor Christian’s pedigree, he could sit on the sidelines and just tell people what to do but he is very hands on, very humble and a great person. He values relationships and is respectful to everyone. In the Midwest and Chicagoland, this the place for beginners and seasoned bjj practitioners to learn from someone who has it in his blood.

Hands down the best MMA gym in the city

Pros:- Their new location is quite nice with good, clean mat space and a medium parking lot (which is way better than most other Chicago BJJ schools which have NO parking at all). The regular instructor is absolutely fantastic but does not teach Sundays typically. Their locker rooms are always clean, but not actually locker rooms - more changing rooms (just empty rooms with a few shelves). No showers, but again thats pretty common for BJJ schools in Chicago. They do have a gun locker between the mens and womens changing rooms, which was weird to see at first but there are law enforcement personnel who train here as well so it makes sense.Cons:- They dont accept phone cancellations so be prepared to go in person to do so. Theyve snuck a 30 day notice into their cancellation so be sure to cancel MORE than a month before your plan ends or youll be charged for an extra month (>$130) and it will take a series of back and forth phone calls to get it refunded (a fellow training partner who cancelled STILL hasnt received his refund over a month later).**Update - been about a year now and two other students NEVER received their refund. Will finally get to restart training next week and it will not be at this gym because of this.**

Great Place to practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Joining Uflacker Academy has been a life changing decision for me! I was at a stage in life where I was going to a health club to do a combination aerobic/weight workout to try and stay in shape. This kept me in average shape, but I always dreaded doing this boring workout. Now almost nine years later, Im in the best shape of my life. I look forward to learning the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Professor Christian! I think its a combination of the camaraderie of the guys that train every day, and learning from a World Champion that makes training at Uflackers not just a work-out, but the highlight of my day

The best decision I made!!!!

I love it here.

Great place to train!

Phenomenal!

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