Double Five Jiu-Jitsu
About
Double Five Jiu-Jitsu offers training in both MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, catering to practitioners of all ages and skill levels. The gym is led by Head Coach and Owner Andre "Maneco" Leite, a black belt in BJJ and Judo under Carlson Gracie Sr., and supported by instructors like Louie Raimondo, a brown belt in BJJ. Members benefit from morning and evening classes, a clean facility with shower amenities, and an on-site area to purchase drinks like water and Gatorade. The environment is consistently described as organized and well-maintained, with dedicated warmup spaces and restrooms.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym for its world-class instruction and personal coaching attention, noting that instructors like Andre, Louie, and Allan provide supportive, individualized guidance. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere, with drop-ins and less experienced students feeling immediately comfortable and included. The clean, organized facility with amenities like showers and drink purchases receives frequent mention, and the thriving kids program is specifically commended for engaging young practitioners. Common themes include a serious yet supportive culture, a strong sense of community, and a balance of tough, fun training sessions.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Christina Glanville
a month ago
Great place for people of all ages and abilities to train jiu-jitsu! Morning & evening classes are available. Clean gym with shower facilities available.
Kyle Castner
7 months ago
I've been learning Jiu Jitsu from Andre and all the instructors here for the past 1.5 years and am extremely grateful and blessed for the opportunity to train with them in Chicago. There's a lot of Jiu Jitsu gyms in Chicago. What, in my opinion separates Double Five from the rest is the more personal attention and coaching. While the school is large, the instructors very much care about taking you under their wing and ensuring you get the instruction you need on your journey. The culture is serious, and supportive. Very much a community gym as well - I don't have kids, but will say the kids program is thriving. If you're looking for world class Jiu Jitsu instruction, stop by Double Five. You will be glad you did.
Kevin Chilton
5 months ago
While visiting town I dropped in on a Wednesday night NoGi class. Immediately greeted with a smile and made comfortable, great class and instruction by Coach Allen then some super tough and fun rolls after. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in town. So should you.
Marcel Aguiar
4 years ago
I strongly recommend, my son love it, meet with his new BJJ friends and instructor Allan. That is extremely able to get kids attention and is very kind to conduct the class. Structure is very good There is an area to warmup, two restrooms/dressing rooms, and we are also able to buy some drink’s (water, Gatorade, etc) in case we run out of it during or after training. 😅. Also it is always very clean and organized, really good environment and very knowledgeable coaches.
Sage Raven Rossman
a month ago
Great experience! Very welcoming to less experienced students!
Contact
1531 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 4:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 7:30 AM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Andre "Maneco" Leite
Head Coach / Owner / Instructor
Black Belt in BJJ and Judo under Carlson Gracie Sr.
Multi-time World, European, Pan-American and National Champion with over 30 years of BJJ experience. 5x Masters World Champion.
Louie Raimondo
Instructor
Brown Belt in BJJ
2023 #2 ranked IBJJF brown belt. Multiple open champion titles in no-gi and gi competitions.