Team Redzovic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

I was visiting Chicago and dropped in for a class (bjj core class) at this gym. It was a great experience, their instruction quality is top-​notch and all of the other students were extremely friendly. If I were in Chicago, I would most definitely train at this school! :)

I was visiting from Reno, NV and dropped in for some classes with a friend who trains at this gym. Everyone from the staff to the students were extremely welcoming. The instruction (Brick) was top notch as well. I would absolutely recommend Redzovic BJJ to anyone who is looking to train bjj in Chicago, whether as a permanent school or as somewhere to train while traveling. I know I’ll be back to Chicago, and spending time on the mats here will always be part of my plans.

I have nothing but great things to say about Team Redzovic — The Loop! I began in October of 2014 and have loved every class. They have convenient hours — before work, during lunch or after work. They also have towel service at this location and showers (really nice if you go before work or during lunch). You can also train at any of their other locations (Lincoln Park and Lincoln Square). Jiu jitsu will change your life. My confidence has increased and my stress has decreased! Professor Idriz and the other instructors are extremely knowledgeable about what they do and make sure that safety comes first. They want you to succeed, whatever your goals may be, whether it is for self defense and/​or competing or other reasons you may have. I also have to say as a woman walking into a mostly male environment I felt very comfortable and welcome. I strongly, strongly, strongly recommend Team Redzovic — The Loop! You won’t be disappointed!

Best jiu-​jitsu I have found in downtown Chicago. I am from Minneapolis, MN, a purple belt and have been training in BJJ for six years now. Every time I travel I find the best place to train while I am in town. Redzovic Jiu-​jitsu has the highest credentials, a great atmosphere, lot’s of different colored belts, and great training for beginners and black belts a like.

This Loop location is a very convenient location for anyone working downtown. Scheduling is great because classes run in the morning, lunch and evenings. All of the instructors are great. If you are living in the north side and miss a class, you can always catch another class at their two other locations.

I was planning a trip to Chicago for the first time and wanted to be able to train while I was there. I sent an email through the website and received a quick response with helpful information and an invitation to come to the academy. I have been fortunate enough to train at a lot of different schools around the world and I have to say that the facility at Team Redzovic is top notch. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The students and instructors were great and made me feel as if I was back home at my own academy.

I was in town visiting a relative when google lead me to Team Redzovic Bjj. This place can be most accurately described as great people, great instructors, and most importantly great bjj, thank you guys.

Team Redzovic provides a perfect environment for all types of practitioners. The academy has world class instructors and teammates that will make you feel like family. If you want to learn bjj from some of the best instructors in a safe, competitive environment, drop into one of their many locations. It will change your life!

I was in town for an expo and stopped by redzovic bjj. I was greeted by Idris one of the owners and was delighted to be invited into class. I needed a loaner gi and belt but this was not a problem for them. The gym is clean, family oriented, and well laid out. They have large locker rooms and showers. There are signs about hygiene/​etiquette everywhere which reinforces everyone’s good matt habits. I was welcomed and left wanting to go back. If I am in the grant park area again I will definitely train here.

I have been training here for over three years, and I recommend the academy with absolutely no reservations. The instructors are all top notch, and the variety of training partners is great. The curriculum is well rounded, with a mix of self defense and sport Jiu-​Jitsu.

Originally, I was looking for a place to get in shape that was different from the whole ‘hamster-​on-​a-​wheel’ feeling I get from being on a treadmill. What I didn’t expect to find is that GB the Loop would begin what I have no doubt will be a lifelong journey exploring this very fine art. The positives I’ve gotten from training are overwhelming: I’ve lost forty pounds (and counting), I have the time of my life every time I go in, I made new friends, I get a healthy dose of competition to keep things interesting (without people going all out and risking injuries as it is continually stressed to save that intensity for tournaments), and I learn something new everyday. The location is very clean, the atmosphere is incredibly respectful, and the professors are second-​to-​none. Compared to every single other martial art, Injuries happen very rarely because safety and discretion is continually stressed as these are your ‘training partners’, not your competitors. Additionally, this is not a ‘striking’ art where you have to be afraid of getting your teeth knocked out. You learn practical self-​defense that is immediately applicable to the street should you encounter a less than reputable character. I originally went into this place on a whim thinking it might be interesting, and it’s been that and more. The fact of the matter is that you’re in an intellectually stimulating environment that’s fun, social, interactive, respectful, clean, PRACTICAL, and progressive (i.e. you’re working towards something, like the next belt or the next stripe, unlike a gym where your sweat each day gets lost in time). Just go to the intro class. If you don’t fall in love your first time, we gotta have a talk.

This is THE place to study Brazillian Jiu-​Jistu. Great instruction and location.

Joined here at the beginning of the year to get into shape. Now I have basically another family. These guys are really nice, very friendly, and the environment is very conducive to learn, get into shape, and have fun.
Location is also excellent for those who take public transportation.
Love the people there. Can’t stress that enough. The people make the environment and the environment is both rigorous and fun.

GB Loop has top notch instruction from 3 high quality black belts. The instructors do a great job introducing the latest techniques of sport jiu jitsu while also remaining dedicated to teaching fundamentals and self defense techniques.

I have trained many arts at many schools for over 16 years. Gracie Barra the Loop is top notch. Great training, great workouts, great instructors, great students. All around GREAT! I love going there any chance I get.

GB the Loop gets 5 stars for the following:
–central location
–friendly atmosphere
–excellent instruction
–clean facilities.
It’s one of the newer BJJ academies in the city, but with that said it’s current stable of members makes it a great place to train, and newcomers will benefit from them as well as the GB system.
If you’re working downtown, I can’t think of any better place to train BJJ in the city.

Great instruction, excellent facility, and friendly atmosphere. This place is fantastic.