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CHICAGO - TEAM & COACH LIST 

Listed alphabetically by team name. Team points will be combined for multiple gyms under the same affiliation. If the affiliation is not listed, contact us at thegrapplinggames@gmail.com so that we can correct.

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COACHES - Please contact us at thegrapplinggames@gmail.com to let us know who will be representing your team or if there are changes that need to be made. 

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10th Planet Chicago

Affiliation: Brazilian Top Team â€‹

Coach: Josh Passini / Sergio Martinez

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10th Planet Lombard (1)

Affiliation: 10thplanet JJ​

Coach: Oca Ocasio / Omar Ocasio / Daniel Gonzalez

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10th Planet Chicago/Passini Grappling (2)
Affiliation: 10thplanet JJ
Coach: Josh Passini

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​10th Planet Naperville

Coach: Omar Ocasio / Samantha Diaz

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219 Submission

Coach: Andre

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360 Jiu-Jitsu HQ

Affiliation: Wisconsin 360 Jiu-Jitsu

Coach: Michael Roberts / Scott Huston

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3D Martial Arts

Coach: Dennis Dombrow / Javier Palomo

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Academy of Self Defense

Coach: Jeff Waldrom

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ACES Training Center

Coach: Lou  Coloma

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Akosa Academy

Affiliation: Hill Brothers Team

Coach: D.Laur'ce Allah / Cory Hall

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All Star Jiu Jitsu (1)

Coach: EJ aquino / Haris

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Andre Maneco BJJ 

Coach: Andre Maneco

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AOA Champion Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Asu 

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APEX House Of Grappling (1)

Affiliation: TAC Team

Coach: Nick Spacek

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Apex Jiu Jitsu Rantoul 

Coach: Marcelo Mendoza

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Arctic Training Center

Affiliation: Carlson Gracie Team

Coach: Alex Seaver / Dania Saver

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Aries Brazilian Jiu Jitsu  (6)

Coach: Malik Elliot / Roland Melton

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​Arroyo Grappling Academy

Affiliation: Foundation Chicago

Coach: Daniel Arroyo

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Ascend Jiu-Jitsu (2)

Coach: Pierre Pires

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Atos Impact Zone

Coach: Carlos Soto

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AXT Jiu-Jitsu

Coach: Chris Mikuta

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B1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Affiliation: Uflacker Academy 

Coach: Bruce Guevara 

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B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self defense Naperville (10)

Coach: Bruce Guevara

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Bad News Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (1)

Coach: Daniel Millraney

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Bahia Jiu Jitsu PV

Affiliation: Fernando Moya Jiu Jitsu

Coach:

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Battlehorse Martial Arts

Coach: Zac Klonowski

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Barrick BJJ

Coach: Byran Barrick

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Beloit MMA

Coach: Reyna

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Bender Martial Arts and Fitness

Coach: Jason Bender

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BJJ Lab (1)

Coach: Bill Brooks / Brad Johns / Enrin Vanegas / James Mccluggen

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Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Tristan Brown

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BMA Martial Arts​ (3)

Coach: Eric Boleaga

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Bourbonnais

Coach: Jake Grant

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Brasa Highwood (2)

Affiliation: Brasa

Coach:  Aditya Nayar / Marcelo Barbosa

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Brazilian Top Team Schaumburg IL

Affiliation: Brazilian Top Team

Coach:  Junior Oliveira / Euclides Barboza 

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Breaking Point BJJ (1)

Coach:  Nate Fenton / William Leuellen

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Bull Dog Fight Team (2)
Affiliation: 
Coach: Todd Brown

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BTT

Coach:  Euclides JR Barboza

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Capital City BJJ & MMA

Affiliation: TAC Team 

Coach: Kain Rizzo

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Carlson Gracie Channahon (2)

Coach: Brian Bishop

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Carlson Gracie Team (4)

Coach: Brian Bishop / Anthony Cruz / Bill Shimuk / Carlson Gracie Jr / Darrin Jeziorski / Jeff Neal / Pedro Diaz

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Carlson Gracie Team - Chicago

Coach: Darrin Jeziorski

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Carlson Gracie Team - Merrillville (3)

Coach: Steve Colon / Adrienne Einikis

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Central Illinois Jiu Jitsu

Affiliation: Subconscious BJJ

Coach: Brian Barlow

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Champion Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Bill Hill

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Chicago Fight Team

Coach: Nicasio Sanchez / Omar / Louis Taylor

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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

Affiliation: Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Coach: Patrick Gatbunton

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Chicago School of Grappling (3)

Affiliation: TAC Team

Coach: O'Matt Oliva / Nick Cimm / John Le / Derrick Demaio

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Clay Guida's MMA Stop (1)

Coach: Dan / Jessica Orr

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Cornerstone Mixed Martial Arts (3)

Coach: Mario Gomez

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CombatZone Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Ruta / Unique Gathings 

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Copa Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Anthony Cruz

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Crimson Guard (7)

Coach: Matt Giancarlo

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CU Jiu Jitsu 

Coach: D'Laurce Ahreal Baquee-Allah / Michael Stoller / Kelly Tang

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Dan Hart JiuJitsu

Coach: Dan Hart / Mark Mallare

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Davis Martial Arts

Coach: Roy Davis

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Decatur Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Micheal Donaker 

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Delarosa Submission Wrestling Academy​

Coach: Jeremy

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Demian Maia Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Mark Turner

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Dominion Martial Arts

Coach: Tyler Scott / Brian Snell

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​Double Five Chicago (2)

Coach: Andre Leite / Andre Maneco / Christian Champ / Norberto

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Element26

Coach: Kurtis Frasier

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Ferro Academy

Affiliation: Uflacker Academy 

Coach: Anthony Ferro

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Fit 2 Defend

Coach: Blake Klassman / Scott Gabe

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Fit and Fight (1)
Affiliation: 
Coach: Muhamad Nesiren

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Five Points Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Maria  Gonzalez / Mike Peters

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Foundations BJJ Academy

Coach:  Arun Subramanian

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FLOW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Coach:  Aram Kim 

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Freedom Martial Arts 

Coach: Ted Jones

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Freeport Martial Arts 

Coach: John Garvens

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Fusion Academy of Martial Arts (1)
Affiliation: 
Coach: Kyle Munsayac

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Gideon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (6)

Coach: Don Fox

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Godai Judo 

Coach: Frank VonRossum-Perez 

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Goldstar Gym 

Affiliation: 

Coach: 

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G.O.E. Fitness

Coach: Bennie / Deray Davis / JCB

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Gracie Barra Aurora

Affiliation: Gracie Barra 

Coach: Fred Lobo Oliviaria / Fred Vinicius

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Gracie Barra Bloomington

Affiliation: Gracie Barra 

Coach:  Don Fox

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Gracie Barra Deerfield (1)

Affiliation: Gracie Barra 

Coach: Marcelo Souza / Luis Henriques / David Landmeier

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Gracie Barra Des Plaines

Affiliation: Gracie Barra 

Coach: Tony Lainovic

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Gracie Barra Downers Grove

Affiliation: Gracie Barra 

Coach: Sunny Lopez 

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Gracie Barra Libertyville

Affiliation: Gracie Barra 

Coach: Jamil Fakhaury / Professor Scott

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Gracie Barra Milton Keynes

Affiliation: Gracie Barra 

Coach: Ebe Ghansah

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Gracie Barra USA

Affiliation: Gracie Barra 

Coach: Don Fox

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Ground Rules Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Francis Delavega / Coach Jill 

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Hardscrabble Jiu Jitsu

Coach:  Jordan Anderson

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Hart BJJ (1)
Coach: Dan Hart

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Higgins Conspiracy Grappling 

Coach: Tom Higgins

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Hoosier Academy of Self Defense

Affiliation: Uflacker Academy

Coach: Mike Osur

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Hybrid Combat Club

Coach:  Travis Smith

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Illinois Martial Arts Academy

Coach:  Chuck Masny

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Infinito BJJ

Coach: Steve Kinnison

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Intercept MMA (3)

Coach: Daniel Somers / Tyler Jones / Dom Boggia

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Kroyler Gracie BJJ

Coach:  Kroyler Gracie

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Lake County BJJ (1)

Affiliation:  Checkmat

Coach: Carlos Archila / Nefeli Papadakis / Patty Archila

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Lakeside BJJ (1)

Affiliation:  Carlson Gracie Team 

Coach: Anthony Cruz / Steve Lester

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LCCT (2)

Coach: Luiz Claudio / Thiago Veiga / Silverio / Junior Sandoval

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Lemont MMA

Coach: Damyen Gothard / Anthony Haddad

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Lion's Den Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (2)

Coach: Allen / Fabian Sandoval / Mohmad Qablany

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Lobo Team BJJ (4)

Coach: Fred Vinicius

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Loris Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Coach: Javier Palomo

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Lycans Den MMA (4)

Coach: James Martin

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Magic BJJ

Affiliation: Combat Base

Coach: William Vincent 

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Mango combat sports (1)
Coach: Doug Mango 

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Mario Roberto Jiu Jitsu Academy

Coach: Mario Roberto 

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MBD Martial Arts Academy (1)

Affiliation: Focused Fight Team

Coach: Mike De La Rosa / Henry Johnson

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Metro Jiu-Jitsu

Affiliation: Lead BJJ

Coach: Alvarez

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Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy

Affiliation: Gracie Humaita 

Coach: Scott Altgilbers

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Midwest Training Center

Affiliation: Brazilian Top Team

Coach: Nicasio Sanchez

 

MMA Stop (7)

Coach: Daniel Millraney / Noah

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MMA Stop - Crest Hill 

Coach:  Anand / Daniel Millraney / Allen Andre / Ivan Bivanto

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MMA Stop Fitness Clay Guida

Coach: Danny Millraney

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MMA Underground

Coach: Danny

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Molinaro Jiu-Jitsu (2)

Coach: Alex Molinaro 

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Movimento

Coach:  Israel Reyes

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New Breed Training Center

Affiliation: TAC Team 

Benny Dhall / Mark Vives

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No Joke MMA

Coach: Danny Bazarek / Trevor Schultz

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North Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (1)

Coach:  Bronco Milosevic 

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Northbrook Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Barry Philips / David Rodriguez

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Northeastern Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Aidon Perera

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Northern Illinois Combat Club

Coach: Stanton Gavia

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Otto Clark

Coach: Otto Clark

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Outliers MMA (1)

Coach: Matt Ryan / Thomas Jasinski

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P3 Martial Arts (2)

Affiliation: Lovato Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Christopher Brandonisio / Coach Mike / Eric Florschler / Rafael Lovato JR / Argel Gonzalez / Chris Brandonisio  / Raphael Lovato

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Pedigo Submission Fighting

Coach: Chad Hawkins / Heath Pedigo / Sun Yoon Karas / Tommy Butler / Kenny Martin / Aaron Lynde / Andrew Yarbro

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Peoria Athletic Club

Coach: Brad Peplpw / Will Link

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Powersource Martial Arts (2)

Affiliation: Carlson Gracie Team

Coach: Andre Campos

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Premier Jiu Jitsu Academy (3)

Coach: Tony Lainovic 

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PREVAIL Combat Sports (3)

Coach: Maher Ismail

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Primal MKE 

Coach: Ben Schultz

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​Pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (2)

Affiliation: Checkmat

Coach: Catherine Mitria / Nick Mitria / Johnny Tuggle 

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QJitsu LLC 

Coach:  James Valko / LaQuinn Swift 

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Redzovic Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Greg Hustad / Danilo

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Reliance Jiu-Jitsu

Affiliation: Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu

Coach: Micky Sage

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Renzo Gracie Chicago

Affiliation: Uflacker Academy

Coach: Christian Uflacker / Frank Ortiz

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Revolution Fitness Center

Coach: Todd Brown

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RMMA

Affiliation: Team Curran

Coach: Joey Diehl

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Rodrigo Vaghi Headquarters

Coach: Rodrigo Vaghi

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Rodriguez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Danny Rodriguez  

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ROL Academy of Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Edgar Figueroa / Thomas Rozdz / Cassidy

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Ronin Jiu Jitsu and Judo Academy

Coach: Cole Marik 

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Rothwell MMA LCCT

Coach: Tim Martin

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Roufusport 

Affiliation: Lovato Jiu Jitsu 

Coach: Luis Garcia

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Santiago Training Center

Coach: Michael Santiago

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Seamless Progression Academy

Affiliation: Carlson Gracie Team

Coach: Ben Salas / Kelii Sipin

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Serafin BJJ

Coach: Blake Klassman / Jeff Serafin / Scott Gave

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Shadowhouse

Coach:  Bruce Weiler / Logan Weiler

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Soul Fighters / Andre Maneco BJJ

Coach: Andre Maneco

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Staley Martial Arts (1)

Coach: Darien Jeziorski / Zachary Beam / Guram Gegeshidze / Zulic / Midhad

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Stay Safe Martial Arts

Affiliation: TAC Team 

Coach: David Heineman

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Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Affiliation: Team Redzovic

Coach: Luis Alejandre

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Standard BJJ (1)
Coach: Bryan

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Steinmetz HS

Coach:  Gustavo Rudel

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Subconscious Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Brian Barlow

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Supreme Jiu Jitsu Idriz Redzovic 

Coach: Idriz Redzovic / Adem Redzovic / Solomon Dixon

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Sycamore Jiu Jitsu Club (2)

Coach: Mike Khoeler

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TAC Team BJJ (1)

Coach: Mark Vives / K Oates

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Tap Deez

Coach: Bofadeez / Marco Merino

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Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu

Affiliation: TAC Team

Coach: Taylor Biagi / Dias Daniyar

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Team Colon MMA (1)
Coach: Steve Colon

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Team Cormbatzone

Coach: Unique

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Team Corral (22)

Coach: Braulio Corral 

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Team Curran (1)

Coach: Jeff Curran / Kyle Perkins

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Team Fumaca Academy

Coach: Antoine Evans / Jimmie Williams

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Team Gladiador

Coach: Gideon Ray / Kamel

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Team Haanpaa 

Affiliation: Team Curran

Coach: Coach Andrew / Darby Haanpaa

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Team Kuma JiuJjitsu (2)

Coach: Amir Behlil 

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Team Thor BJJ

Coach: Thor Kristufek

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The Academy BJJ- Chicago

Affiliation: TAC Team 

Coach:

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The Barracks (1)

Coach: Luis Gonzalez / Mario / Asamuddin Kabir / Rodrigo Leite de Medeiros

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The Scrap Shack

Coach: Damian Hall

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Threshold Martial Arts

Coach: Bill Shimuk / William Shimuk

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Titletown MMA Academy

Coach: Daniel Wanderley

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Torres Martial Arts Academy (3)

Coach: Miguel Torres / Ryan Mitchell

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Train Hard, Be Kind - Pica Pau 

Affiliation: Train Hard, Be Kind

Coach: Aaron Brooks

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Train Hard, Be Kind- Vianna Brothers (8)

Affiliation: Train Hard, Be Kind

Coach:  Daniel Vianna / Albert Gorev / Israel Avitan

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Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Coach: Jon Tutaj

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UFC Gym 

Coach: Tom Higgins

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UFC Gym Ricardo Lamas (2)
Coach: Ricardo Lamas

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UFC Gym Wrigleyville 

Coach: Mark Braceros / Evans Benpong

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UFC Gym Yorktown 

Coach:  Dan Jeschke

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United Elite MMA

Coach: Eric

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Unity Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids

Coach: Jadyson Costa 

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Uflacker Academy (1)

Coach: Christian Uflacker

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Unified Martial Arts

Coach: Kevin Messer 

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University of Ground Fighting (1)

Affiliation: Brasa

Coach: Steve Patterson

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Valko BJJ (2)

Coach: Jay Valko / Matt Hill

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Veneration BJJ (1)

Coach: Gil Rosales

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Victory Martial Arts

Coach: Jason Gliwa / Ronnie waymire

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Vuk BJJ (7)

Coach: David Herrera / Rafa Rodrigues / Skinny Herrera / JP

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Wanderley Jiu Jitsu

Affiliation: Carlson Gracie Team 

Coach: Daniel wanderley 

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War Horse

Affiliation: BJJ Globetrotters 

Coach: John / Missy Baize 

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Warrior Evolution MMA

Coach:  Sean Lau / Naynay Garcia

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Wise Warriors MMA

Affiliation:

Coach:

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Yamasaki Academy

Coach: Fernando Neto

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Zyherxoladiv Sports

Coach: Afizov

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