Living Art Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

I am grateful to have found Living Arts BJJ. I have been training with Coach Ramses for a year now. I look forward to my hours of the week with him because of his dedicated and personal approach to teaching. He takes the time to find what does and doesn't resonate with me. Once he finds something that "clicks", he builds off of that. That has made the learning aspect far less daunting and turned it into one that is very rewarding. He is incredibly patient with his approach and often asks for questions and feedback--which, to me, is the sign of a great and confident teacher. I take both individual and group classes with him and find them both incredibly rewarding in their own ways. He has shown me that no matter your age or skill level, you can retain what he teaches and feel solid accomplishments and progress with each session. I appreciate there are a lot of options out there for BJJ, but Coach Ramses is the difference for me. My first year with him has flown by and I feel I have learned so much- on top of the incredible physical and mental workout I get. Because of him, I want to continue to learn for the long time. I'd HIGHLY recommend Coach Ramses and Living Arts BJJ to anyone--regardless of their age or skill level.

I can't say enough good things about Living Art BJJ. The instructors are top-notch, patient, and truly passionate about teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a welcoming and challenging environment here.The community at this gym is incredible—everyone is supportive and encouraging, making it a great place to train and grow. The classes are well-structured, focusing on technique, drilling, and live rolling, which has dramatically improved my kids skills and confidence on the mat.What really stands out is the attention to detail and the personalized feedback from the coaches. They genuinely care about your progress and make sure you understand the techniques being taught. The facilities are clean, and the atmosphere is always positive. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to start or continue their BJJ journey!

Coach Ramses & Coach Jim are amazing to work with! They are incredibly skilled and have put together an amazing program for adults and kids alike. My 7 year old daughter loves going to class and has learned so much!

I have visited Living Art BJJ a couple times when I was in town and had a great experience training there. Prof. Ramses is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled Jiujitsu teachers and practitioners in Illinois. The facility is clean and safe. There is lots of mat space to train. The class is structured so that students will get the most Jiujitsu instruction out of it. All of his students felt very comfortable and respectful towards one another. It is great for any beginner or seasoned practitioner. Ramses’ instruction is clear, concise, and extremely effective. Lastly, I was able to observe his kids program. If you’re in the area with children, you need to bring them to Living Art BJJ. The kids were having fun while effectively learning and applying Jiujitsu. It was so impressive to see how much they knew. The kids were also very well behaved and were being taught discipline in the process through assertive teaching methods. I will definitely continue to come back whenever I’m in the area. This is an amazing gym.

My first grader has been attending lessons for more than a year with wonderful results. Coach Ramses has excellent management of the co-ed class and all students are held to high standards. The skills he teaches are age appropriate and the class is well structured. Character traits like self-discipline, hard work, sportsmanship and accountability are a part of the lessons which has been transformative for my boy. We feel part of a community at Living Art Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.