This gym has one of the best atmosphere of any gym I have visited. The coaches are amazingly warm to beginners and newcomers.

Came in here for information regarding class schedules and pricing. So I sat down on their bench by the window and noticed they were a few people and an instructor sparring. So I figured hell get to me in a few minutes after their little match or whatever. However, that did not happen, I waited approximately 20 minutes until another customer came in and spoke with him instead of me. I was a bit BOTHERED by that. So I figured I stand up and talk to the instructor (white guy with short hair on the sides low on top - kinda skinny) and gather some info. He referred me to the owner and come back another day. After this encounter I will not enter this place again! First impression makes a huge deal!

Have been training here for nearly a year and a half and I love it. The gym is always clean. The instructors are knowledgeable, kind, and passionate, and are extremely friendly to newcomers. I started from zero and they instantly made me feel comfortable and were dedicated to my learning. The other students are a colorful and welcoming assortment of characters, and if you stick with it, youre guaranteed to make a few close pals. Train here! You wont regret it.

I started taking my 7 year old son to Vianna Brothers a few months ago...I am so thrilled to have discovered this place! It has been an incredible experience. My son absolutely loves everything about it!The staff, other kids and families are ALL wonderful ...and Aaron is a true Jiu Jitsu rock star. He is so patient, fun and truly dedicated to helping each individual student. I’m beyond impressed.

Wowww what a great gym! I travel a lot for work and this group is in the top 1% of welcoming gyms Ive been too. Lots of different levels and sizes of training partners, head instructor had great energy and the gym was clean and had a good amount of room. Stop by for a Saturday open mat and see for yourself!

Daniel, Aaron and the entire Vianna Brothers community is top notch! My 10 year old son has been training at Vianna Brothers for just over a year. Aaron who teaches the youth classes couldnt not be more engaged, thoughtful, encouraging and fair! He really has a way with teaching the children the skill of BJJ while being firm, fair and kind. Weve had an awesome overall experiernce with Vianna! I highly recommend!

My daughter and I began studying Jiu-Jitsu about four months ago. Our experience at the Vianna Brothers Jiu Jitsu Academy has been extremely positive. The kids class is taught by an extremely patient, knowledgeable, and caring instructor. Your child will become more confident, competent, and disciplined. As for the adults class, it is the highlight of my day. It is immensely challenging, unforgivingly cerebral, and unequivocally fun.

I dropped in on three classes over the course of the weekend and was impressed with the instruction, culture, and facilities. Daniel Vianna is a fantastic instructor - kind of old school - while Aaron is great at explaining common details in a way that helped them click for this white belt.Also, I got to see a number of Vianna Brothers athletes compete at IBJJF Chicago and was impressed by their skill and attitudes, plus the support they received from their teammates.In addition, its nice to be able to shower at the gym and to be able to change in a designated locker room.Chicago is a big city with plenty of places to train, but its hard for me to believe that any is a better blend of teaching and community than this one.

Absolutely Amazing. Vianna Brothers hosts a wide range of instructors who take a personal interest in seeing every student succeed. With a mix of traditional and innovative instruction, BJJ practitioners of all levels can excel at the academy. But, more importantly, Vianna Brothers has one of the most supportive and friendly communities Ive ever been a part of. While Ive only been attending for a few months, I look forward to every class. The women and men that come to Vianna are simply the best.

I greatly recommend this school. Take the risk of approaching the instructor and coming in to check it out, Im glad I did. Now I find myself coming multiple nights each week, being around kind, humble, friendly, and helpful teammates. Its a good workout, an even better test of the mind as its relatively technical, and just an awesome skill/hobby to have.

This school was recommended to me by a friend who knew I was visiting the Chicago area. I showed up early to find a student cleaning the mats, he invited me in and showed me where the dressing rooms were and said I could dress out and warm up. Shortly the rest of the students started showing up. As each student stepped on the mats they came over, introduced themselves and made some conversation. The instructor for the day was Aaron Brooks and he couldnt have been more helpful or more welcoming. My training partners as good as they come. Ive visited quite a few gyms and cant always say this, but I left the gym a better grappler. We worked on some things that arent a regular part of my game, but will be a little more going forward. If you live in the Chicago/Rosemont area or are visiting, check this place out.

This is probably the best Martial Arts instruction I have ever had. Both Daniel and Pedro are very knowledgeable and excellent teachers. They have an excellent staff and a class schedule that is good for any schedule. My advice to the new student, if you can, would be to either go as often as possible at first or take a few privates with either Daniel or Pedro. That will get you where you need to be right off the bat and put you in a good spot for understanding the BJJ game.

I was looking to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and decided to give Vianna Brothers a try. From my first day of stepping foot into the gym I felt like I was a member of the family. Coach Daniel fosters an environment that allows his athletes to grow and push themselves. If anyone has ever wanted to give Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a try, Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is the best place to do it!

I highly recommend this academy. I have been training at Vianna Brothers Jiu Jitsu for about a year and a half and am grateful for the instruction and care of the professors. When I was injured outside of Jiu Jitsu, both students and instructors were there to keep my spirits up and encourage me to return. I have lost 35 -40 lbs since I started and have traded old aches and pains for the pleasant muscle fatigue indicating a good workout. I used to look for excuses to avoid working out, but now I look for excuses to go train at Vianna Brothers.I started at 37 years old and 265 lbs. Im now 39 and about 225 lbs.

Top notch instruction + a really good group of teammates. I am new to BJJ and everyone was more than happy to spend time with me to make sure I had a great experience.

When I first moved to Chicago, all I wanted to do was find a Jiu Jitsu school to not only my liking, but accord to my schedule. When I say to my liking let me give you an idea of what I look for. The questions I ask are how welcoming are the team mates, what is the instruction like, cleanliness, goals... I have a lot in mind when looking for a new school and I dont think I could be happier with Vianna Brothers Jiu Jitsu.Both Sensei Pedro and Daniel. the head instructors and essential pioneers of the Jiu Jitsu scene in Chicago, have a deep level of detail in their instruction. I cant stress this enough. The quality of instruction here tops most schools in my opinion. With 20+ years of experience, they make sure their students not only learn proper technique but dont develop any bad habits. If youre looking to try Jiu Jitsu for the first time or take it seriously, you shouldnt want to learn under anyone else BUT these guys!As Ive said, the cleanliness of a school speaks a lot, too. The locker rooms are always clean. Ive been here for a year and I have yet to see anyone get staph which is a big problem in Jiu Jitsu. The mats are always kept clean. Everyone wears flip flops on their feet to keep from tracking anything back onto the mat. Impeccable is probably the word Im looking for.My biggest issue with finding the right gym for me was one that could work around my work schedule. This was the first and last place I looked. Classes early in the morning, through out the day, and in the evening. I was looking for something that had classes early in the morning and this was it.Overall, if youre new to Jiu Jitsu youre gonna want start here. If youre a brown belt and need a new gym to train at, passing this up would be a mistake. Their prices are very reasonable for the quality of instruction you get here.Call Sensei Daniel today and get started today!

Amazing Academy filled with respect, attention to detail, and encouragement. I recommend anyone and everyone to come check it out!

Incredible place, amazing Instruction!Ive only started training Jiu Jitsu at Vianna Brothers recently, and while I grew up practicing Tae Kwon Do, I have very little grappling experience. Im 33, a beginner, and not in the best shape.Jiu Jitsu is one of the most challenging things Ive ever tried, but so fulfilling. In every class Ive taken, Ive seen men and women, advanced and beginner, learning and improving side-by-side, and it is exhausting in the best way!Daniel Vianna and the other instructors Ive learned from, break every move down, demonstrate it, and walk around to provide extra guidance and tips. There are some seriously talented, passionate, and welcoming people here, and everyone has welcomed me like Ive been a friend for years.Im hooked.

Fantastic intruction. Warm, and friendly atmosphere. Most fun I ever had learning jiu jitsu and the most I have learned in this amount of time. Cant recommend it enough.

Starting jiu jitsu is intimidating. Even if youve trained before and are looking for a new gym, walking through an academys doors the first time can be stressful. I moved to Chicago recently after 12 years of jiu jitsu. Daniel and Pedro opened their doors to me immediately and welcomed me into their family. I thought I was getting special treatment, but Ive watched them go to the same lengths to welcome brand new students to their academy as well.Their students are great reflections of the school, both technically and socially. The programming at Vianna Brothers is strongly rooted in old school, fundamental Carlson Gracie style jiu jitsu. They have multiple classes every day, six days a week. Very few academies are able to offer the experience or opportunity that Daniel and Pedro do. As my friends have come to Chicago to train, Ive been proud to bring them to the Vianna Brothers academy.

Incredible instructors, great practitioners, and a wonderful environment.