Movimento Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
About
Movimento Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness offers world-class instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA in a clean, well-equipped facility. Head coach Israel Reyes, a black belt IBJJF champion who competes frequently, leads training with patience and expertise, coaching members to perform at their best. The gym provides premium mats and bags, kettlebells, speed ladders, exercise balls, showers, changing facilities, and meter-free parking for a complete training experience. Classes follow a structured 90-minute format with 30 minutes each of conditioning, drills, and sparring, catering to both gi and no-gi practitioners.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise head coach Israel Reyes as a world-class black belt instructor who is patient, supportive, and competes at the highest level. They consistently describe the gym community as welcoming, family-like, and free of "bad apples," with higher belts offering extra guidance after class. Parents highlight how children's classes help with mental and physical development, particularly for those with ADHD or anxiety. Reviewers appreciate the structured 90-minute classes, clean facilities, and the opportunity to train in both gi and no-gi BJJ.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Ethan Barrios
a year ago
I began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Israel when I was just 7 years old. Israel took a remarkable chance on me, as this sport was part of my therapy for ADHD and anxiety disorder. To my surprise, I found myself deeply engaged in BJJ, despite my introverted nature. I am incredibly grateful to all the amazing instructors who dedicated their time to the children’s class, but especially to Israel for his genuine commitment. He is not only a role model on the mat but also off it! A heartfelt shout-out to Israel, who also introduced me to the wonderful world of chess.
Scott H
2 months ago
Moviemento BJJ & Fitness, along with the head instructor (Israel), is top-notch! If you are looking for world-class instruction in a beautiful and clean academy, look no further. Highly recommend!
Armand Carbonnel
2 months ago
Movimento is an amazing school, and Israel is a great professor. Learning from a world champion is an incredible experience. The community is welcoming, supportive, and full of great people. They offer a wide variety of classes, both gi and no-gi, and it’s a safe place for everyone to learn and grow. If you’re thinking about training, you should absolutely go visit and join—it will be an amazing experience.
Roselyn Ocasio
4 years ago
My son is 11 years old and has been attending Movimento gym for 2 going on 3 years now. From the start we were welcomed and treated like family. My son has became stronger mentally and physically. He has learned and grown so much that it is beyond words to explain. The gym owner (Israel) is an amazing Professor and has hired amazing coaches (Jacky and Matt) to train the kid classes . We are 2 years in and are not planning on going anywhere. Once my son ages out of the kid classes he will move on to the adult classes and kick boxing will also be an option for him. I have already added my nephew who is 9 years old to the kid classes and my niece who is 13 years old to the adult classes and they love it. I could not have been happier for them to join the Movimento family!!
Pi Zonooz
a year ago
The professor (Izzy) is a black belt, IBJJF champion. He competes frequently and is among the best in the world (he has an unpassable guard). On the mats, he is patient and coaches you to be at your best. Within the Movimento community, I haven’t met a single “bad apple” in the 2 years I’ve trained here. The entire community is friendly, supportive, and all the higher belts are willing to spend time with you after class to give you guidance. Class structure is as follows: 30 min conditioning, 30 min drills, 30 min sparring. 90 min total. If you want to learn BJJ, get into great shape, and train with longevity, this is a gym you should consider.
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Contact
2139 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:45 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Saturday: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Israel Reyes
Head Coach / BJJ Instructor
Black Belt
Founder and head coach of Movimento BJJ & Fitness. Instagram handle is @israelreyesbjj.