BJJ Open Mats in Chicago, Illinois on Friday

10 sessions · 10 gyms

10 BJJ open mat sessions are held on Fridays in Chicago, Illinois, across 10 gyms. 10 of these are explicitly drop-in friendly — visiting practitioners can roll without prior arrangement. Open mat is the easiest way to train when traveling, between memberships, or trying out a new gym. Sessions below are sorted by start time.

Sunday(7)Monday(2)Wednesday(2)Thursday(5)Friday(10)Saturday(16)

Double Five BJJ

Friday 6 AM – 7:30 AM

All welcomeDrop-in welcomeOpen Mat

Valko Jiu Jitsu Studio

Friday 7 AM – 8:30 AM

All welcomeDrop-in welcomeOpen Mat

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About Friday open mats in Chicago

How many BJJ open mats are held in Chicago on Fridays?: 10 open mat sessions are held in Chicago, Illinois on Fridays, across 10 gyms.
Which Chicago open mats are drop-in friendly?: 10 of the 10 Friday open mat sessions are explicitly marked drop-in friendly. Tap a session above to view drop-in policy and pricing on the gym page.
What's the difference between an open mat and a regular BJJ class?: A regular class follows a structured curriculum with an instructor leading drills and technique. Open mat is an unstructured free-roll period where practitioners can spar, drill on their own, or work on specific positions with training partners. Open mat is where most BJJ networking happens and where visiting a new gym as a drop-in is easiest.