Aries Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
About
Aries Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Chicago offers training in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts, catering to practitioners of all skill levels. The gym is led by Head Coach Malik Elliott, a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr. with extensive credentials including D1 collegiate wrestling experience, three NCAA qualifications, and two IBJJF gold medals. Co owner Evangelina 'Nina' Elliott, a blue belt under Black Belt Armando Reyna, also trains and manages operations, creating a supportive environment where technical instruction meets practical application.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Coach Malik Elliott as a phenomenal instructor who genuinely cares about student success, highlighting his extensive wrestling background and high level BJJ credentials. Reviewers describe an excellent team environment that welcomes first time practitioners while providing quality training for all skill levels. Specific mentions include the focus on self defense techniques, active tournament participation opportunities, and available team merchandise. No negative feedback appears in the reviews, with multiple members calling it an ideal place to start or continue martial arts training.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (4)
Adrian
2 years ago
Coach Malik is a phenomenal instructor that cares about his students' success. Years of wrestling experience and a 3rd degree bjj blackbelt under Carlson Gracie Jr.
Naruto Fan ูกูขูฃูค
a year ago
๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐-๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฎ ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ก!
Alex Moore
2 years ago
Excellent team and training
Joshua Lofrano
2 years ago
Fist time doing bjj canโt imagine a better place to start
Contact
10200 S Kedzie Ave Suite B, Evergreen Park, IL 60805, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00โโโ10:00โฏPM
Tuesday: 6:00โโโ10:00โฏPM
Wednesday: 6:00โโโ10:00โฏPM
Thursday: 6:00โโโ10:00โฏPM
Friday: 6:00โโโ10:00โฏPM
Saturday: 12:00โโโ2:00โฏPM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Malik Elliott
Head Coach / Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr., D1 Collegiate Wrestler, 3X NCAA Qualifier, 2X IBJJF Gold Medalist
Owner/operator. Former D1 wrestler at Boston University. Began BJJ at Carlson Gracie Jr. academy. Won IBJJF twice and fought MMA (2-0). Designs programs for technique, cardio, and competition.
Evangelina 'Nina' Elliott
Owner / Trainee
Blue Belt under Black Belt Armando Reyna
Co-owner and operator of the gym. Currently training for her purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.