Five Points Jiu Jitsu - East Dundee, Illinois

richard A.

Only did 5 stars because I couldn’t do more. I came to this gym with no experience at all and felt welcomed from the beginning. From the coaches , to the members who were there training everybody just wants to help you improve and have fun while doing it. This place has a nice family like environment and I would recommend it to anybody wether you have no experience or you’re a black belt there is a place for you here.

Dawid W.

After I moved to the Huntley/Lake in the hills area from Chicago I started to research Bjj gyms. I chose to give five points a try due to their no gi only approach. Felt welcome from the start ( the coaching staff but the students as well). From what I’ve seen the kids program is doing very well. New members are treated well and I never see injuries which was my main concern getting into grappling. The new class schedule really opened up my ability to attend classes, and I greatly appreciate the coaching staff paying attention to my progress. They speak to me on the side and give me tips on what to improve weekly. I’ve been recommending this gym to my coworkers and friends.

Paul B.

Absolutely love it here, always make sure to stop by when in town. Great instruction, great partners, great rolls.

Wrestlers- I HIGHLY recommend training here. Five Points does an excellent job of transitioning wrestling into a dominant Jiu Jitsu game.

Casey H.

Our kids have trained there for a couple years now. Cannot say enough good things about the kids program. Maria is a great teacher and the perfect balance of tough and fun for the kids. They’re going to put in work, learn real jiu jitsu, and have fun in the process.

Jeff H.

Excellent place to train for all levels. I’ve been at a ton of gyms, and the energy at five points is right. Everyone works hard, and are dedicated to the martial art. If you want to learn and advance quickly this is the place.

Jorge C.

The instructors at five points are TOP NOTCH. Mike and Maria are thorough and meticulous instructors that explain the reason to everything they teach and why it works, especially in competition. They will elevate your game to the next level with their instruction and training partners always available. You need some help with wrestling and your stand up? No problem, five points has you covered with many people who are stud wrestlers and jiu jutsu students. Highly recommend to anyone regardless of level. Be ready to get beat down, but in a good way that will leave you wanting to come back for more.

Adrian V.

Five Points Jiu Jitsu is one of the few No-Gi only Jiu Jitsu gyms in the Midwest. It’s environment and atmosphere are incredibly friendly, welcoming, fun and safe.

The instructors Mike, Tim and Maria have a wealth of knowledge as Jiu Jitsu practitioners. Their backgrounds come from strong lineages such as the 10th Planet system, Renzo Gracie, Pedro Sauer, and more. They’ve cumulated all they know and created what is Five Points Jiu Jitsu. Their instruction style is relaxed and easily comprehensible; although the moves may not always be easy, the instruction is easily understood.

All the members of the gym are extremely friendly and helpful as well as patient with new members. It’s a great place to call home if you’re looking for a new Jiu Jitsu gym. It’s also a great place to come if you want to learn and grow. If you’re looking to get into competitions this place is for you. They will never push you to compete, but if and when that time comes believe me they’ll have you more than ready. You instantly feel like part of the team once you start! They’ve got programs for kids, beginners, and advanced grapplers.

Several days in the week those previously mentioned levels can be mixed, but there are no egos everyone is there to help each other learn and grow safely. You very well may get tapped out, but that’s part of the process. Just don’t take it personal, move forward and take it as a valuable lesson. All in all it’s a amazing gym with an amazing group of members and instructors!!

Jimi S.

We came in from Las Vegas and my son did the kids class with Maria. They really have a great dynamic here. Mike explained to me how they really focus on finishing, and not pulling guard. We really like that! They do lots of live rolls which is extremely important for tournament jiu jitsu, that were currently involved in. We will definitely be back to roll with these Beasts. Thanks 5 ponit, you're on point!