Movimento Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness

“I began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Israel when I was just 7 years old. Israel took a remarkable chance on me, as this sport was part of my therapy for ADHD and anxiety disorder. To my surprise, I found myself deeply engaged in BJJ, despite my introverted nature. I am incredibly grateful to all the amazing instructors who dedicated their time to the children’s class, but especially to Israel for his genuine commitment. He is not only a role model on the mat but also off it! A heartfelt shout-out to Israel, who also introduced me to the wonderful world of chess.”

“The professor (Izzy) is a black belt, IBJJF champion. He competes frequently and is among the best in the world (he has an unpassable guard). On the mats, he is patient and coaches you to be at your best. Within the Movimento community, I haven’t met a single “bad apple” in the 2 years I’ve trained here. The entire community is friendly, supportive, and all the higher belts are willing to spend time with you after class to give you guidance. Class structure is as follows: 30 min conditioning, 30 min drills, 30 min sparring. 90 min total. If you want to learn BJJ, get into great shape, and train with longevity, this is a gym you should consider.”

“My son is 11 years old and has been attending Movimento gym for 2 going on 3 years now. From the start we were welcomed and treated like family. My son has became stronger mentally and physically. He has learned and grown so much that it is beyond words to explain. The gym owner (Israel) is an amazing Professor and has hired amazing coaches (Jacky and Matt) to train the kid classes . We are 2 years in and are not planning on going anywhere. Once my son ages out of the kid classes he will move on to the adult classes and kick boxing will also be an option for him. I have already added my nephew who is 9 years old to the kid classes and my niece who is 13 years old to the adult classes and they love it. I could not have been happier for them to join the Movimento family!!”

“Movimento BJJ is a really fantastic school that offers some of the best BJJ training you can find in Chicago. Israel Reyes is a phenomenal jiu-jitsu competitor and an even better instructor: one of those people with a real gift for coaching, who can consistently get you to push yourself beyond what you thought were your limits. Thanks to this training, I have gone from borderline-overweight and struggling seriously with exercise-induced asthma, to being in the best shape I have ever experienced and even winning tournaments while hardly touching my inhaler. Seriously--awesome--workouts! Classes are designed to be tough for everyone, so that no matter where you are fitness-wise, you are always being pushed to the next level. Expect hard cardio, lots of drills, and sparring to end every class. Everyone is welcome, so come try out a class for free!”

“Let me start off by saying Movimento is the best kept secret in Bucktown /Wicker Pk. Israel Reyes is an outstanding instructor. He guides you step by step through all the techniques. While training everyone has very good energy, helpful students, just all around a positive atmosphere. I highly recommend this Bjj academy.”