Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specializes in Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is located in North Riverside, Illinois, operated by head instructor Jon Tutaj—a 3rd Degree Black Belt with 28 years of mat experience. The gym emphasizes personalized attention under Jon's expert guidance, and also offers kickboxing and self-defense classes alongside Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Free trial classes are available, and the gym maintains no contracts with membership fees of $75–$200 per month, plus family discounts available.

North Riverside, Illinois

Best gym in town!! The trainer is super cool and skillfull

Great place. My son has been going for a couple of years. Really happy with the results. John does a great job of balancing pushing him physically and aggressively while maintaining a safe distance from injury

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Jon Tutaj is known for his competitive record including 28 years of mat experience, 23 years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with 186 competition matches, and 29 championship titles. He is recognized as a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with extensive competition achievements constantly tested in live situations.

The academy has a 4.9-star rating with 79 reviews. Members report feeling welcomed from the first trial class and praise Jon's instruction, noting they felt immediately comfortable and learned submission techniques on day one. Reviewers consistently describe the environment as welcoming and encouraging, with members becoming more confident in both self-defense and overall self-confidence after training.

The academy offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, no-gi, pilates, and kickboxing training. The teens program combines elements of kids BJJ, adult fundamentals no-gi, and kickboxing classes.

Group classes include adult BJJ, kids BJJ, and adult pilates. The schedule includes both daytime and evening classes throughout the week.

The gym offers specialized classes for children, promoting discipline and skill development from a young age. Kids classes start at age 7 and accommodate those up to about 135 lbs or 14–16 years old.

The facility features clean, well-maintained mats that enhance the overall training experience. Members with CFX memberships access the gym facility with 24/7 access to the gym, locker room, showers, temperature-controlled environment year-round, and plenty of parking.

With the included CFX membership, members get 24/7 access to the gym, locker room, showers, temperature-controlled environment year-round, and plenty of parking. The gym provides plenty of loaner gis in most sizes for trial classes.

Tutaj membership is $75–$200 per month with family discounts available, and a CFX gym membership of $18–$28 per month is also required for facility access, with a friends and family discount available at $16 per month.

The highest Tutaj membership tier is $200 per month. The CFX membership reaches $28 per month, plus the required Tutaj membership.

Free trial classes are available. The gym offers a free introductory class to those interested, and owner Jon Tutaj reports that most people become committed after their first mat experience.

Tutaj family discounts are available on memberships. A CFX friends and family discount is available at $16 per month.

Tutaj family discounts are available on memberships. Discounts are available to multiple family members.

Tutaj BJJ offers its adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu curriculum online through Vimeo, teaching a system for success from each position based on 28 years of instruction and competitive experience. Current Tutaj members receive 50% off the online curriculum subscription.

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