Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Lakeside offers old school Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in East Lakeview, Chicago. Focus on time tested, self-defense effective techniques building strength, endurance, and jiu-jitsu acumen with black belt instructors in the Carlson Gracie lineage; offers gi and no gi for a range of students. Founded in 2011 as Copa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; renamed Lakeside in 2023.

At Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you’ll train with black belt instructors in the Carlson Gracie lineage, so every class stays anchored in practical, battle-tested fundamentals. You can expect coaching that emphasizes clear mechanics, self-defense-effective technique, and steady progress whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or sharpening an established game. With Gi BJJ, Open Mat, Judo, and Kids BJJ in the schedule, the instruction is built to support a broad range of students and goals.