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This is our acclaimed BJJ Beginner Course/Self Defense curriculum, available now for registration. In 8 weeks, you will learn the most critical concepts and techniques of the highly-effective art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from a Competition/MMA as well as a Self Defense perspective. We will teach the most common Submissions, Escapes, Takedowns and Throws used in Street Self Defense, Submission Fighting and MMA. We have developed and perfected this program over the last 10 years at the Copa Jiu Jitsu Headquarter School in Chicago! This course is designed for those with no grappling experience, so you will all learn from the ground up.
This is a no gi (uniform) course, so no equipment is required. 

Student registration is limited to ensure safety and quality instruction.

The course will be taught by:

Mark “Mack the Knife” Daley –  4th Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Carlson Gracie Jr

5th Degree Black Belt Korean Hapkido

1st Degree Black Belt Judo/Japanese Jiu Jitsu

Mack has taught Self-Defense to Chicago Police, Chicago FBI, Chicago Secret Service and is currently teaches seminars for the South Bend Police Department.

Chris Brady – 1st Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie/ Mark Daley in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Certified Instructor Krav Maga SWAT Team Leader South Bend Police Department 

Copa Jiu Jitsu Academy

2601 N. 5th St

Niles Michigan

312-403-3628

Tuessdays from 7:30-8:30pm 

Great News!!! After multiple requests, we have decided to open up our kids program to new students starting on January 2nd, 2025. Our kids program will be open to kids 6-13 years old. The schedule remains the same:

Tuesday – 5:15-6pm Kids Gi Jiu Jitsu

Thursday – 5:15-6pm Kids No Gi jiu Jitsu

Saturday 10:15-11am Kids Gi Jiu Jitsu

Pricing for unlimited training:

1 Child – $99/mo

2 Children – $150/mo

3 Children- $200/mo

My old friend and my Judo coach RJ Cohen will be doing a seminar at Copa Jiu Jitsu Niles on Tuesday June 27th, 2023 from 6-8pm.
RJ is the son of Olympian Irwin Cohen and was an Olympic Alternate. He is the best Judo coach I have ever trained with. The seminar is $30 and is open to all students regardless of experience. RJ and I are discussing the possibility of making Copa Jiu Jitsu an affiliate of Cohen Brothers Judo which is headquartered in the Chicago area.

We are moving our academy on Feb 28th, 2023 to 2601 N 5th St Niles Michigan. We are in front of Apex Storage, across the street from the Fire Station. We have outgrown the old place and have twice the mat space! We will have the same schedule, website, phone etc…just a new address. Our last class in the old location will be tomorrow (Monday) from 6-7:30pm. Tuesday classes will be:

5:15-6pm Kids Gi Jiu Jitsu

6-7:30pm Adult Gi Jiu Jitsu

7:30-8:30pm Krav Maga

Copa Jiu Jitsu Niles is having a Family Membership Special. For a limited time, the entire (immediate family) can train for $250/mo (a $400/mo value). This is a great way for the whole family to spend time together, get in shape, learn self defense and have a great bonding experience!! Come in and try a free class and check us out! This price includes 2 adults and 2 children.