Living Art Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Willowbrook, Illinois

Colin K.

Living Art is an awesome gym. Ramses is putting together a great program. Some gyms can be intimidating to walk into, but Ramses has put together a group that makes you feel like part of the team when you walk in. If you pick this gym, you'll be challenged and improve your game and technique quickly. Highly recommend.

amir B.

Living Art BJJ is a great place to train, offering a friendly and supportive environment for all levels. The academy focuses on solid fundamentals while helping everyone progress at their own pace. Coach Ramses is an excellent instructor and has a deep knowledge of BJJ

NOD

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.

Piotr M.

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!

Mark B.

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.

Branko P.

I have been training for a number of years and at a few different gyms in the Midwest and on the West Coast, this one definitely ranks up there as one of the most welcoming with a great atmosphere and people.

Very friendly to total beginners and people that have trained before. The instructor, Ramses, does a great job breaking down techniques and running classes. Also a nice mix of Gi and No Gi training. I would definitely recommend the gym to anyone who is interested in Jiu Jitsu.

Tricia S.

My boys have been members at Living Art for a few years now. They have learned so much in that time. They are proud to have earned promotions via stripes and belts. This place isn’t a promotion factory though; the kids earning it are putting in the work.

Coach Ramses is great. He makes the classes fun but has excellent control. The kids are not only learning BJJ but also to respect authority and their partners. Sometimes a larger or more skilled kid has to go against a smaller partner. Coach always encourages the bigger kid to both go gentle and challenge the smaller kid.

Coach Ramses comes to the competitions and cheers the kids on. The other families are great too. We’ve made social connections for both the kids and ourselves.

Dave S.

Awesome place to train! Coach Rams is awesome and the school has a great culture that is second to none. If you’ve been looking to get into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, look no further! This is the place to be! 10/10 recommend for all ages!