About Us
Learn about the history of Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club and its leader Adem Redzovic.
About The Founder
Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club is led by Adem Redzovic, a world renown instructor known for his conceptual teaching style that seamlessly blends technical precision with a holistic approach to Jiu Jitsu, emphasizing the mental, physical, and emotional benefits it provides. With a relentless pursuit to learn Jiu Jitsu Adem earned the rank of 4th degree black belt directly under the legendary Gracie family.
Adem's journey in the world of Jiu Jitsu began over 23 years ago and has taken him across several contents as a student in search for knowledge, as a competitor in search for competition and deeper understanding and as a teacher having taught seminars at some of the most prestigious academies around the world. Adem is a direct student of the legendary Gracie Family, having trained under multiple legendary teachers within the family and is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, under Red Belt Gracie Jiu Jitsu Grand Master Carley Gracie.
"Adem Redzovic is a real master of Gracie Jiu Jitsu and has reached a point of deep understanding of all aspects of my family's art. I highly recommend his teaching and strongly advice anyone who is able to attend his classes to do so!"
Clark Gracie, World Champion
Our Core Values
At Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club, our staff’s passion for Jiu Jitsu extends beyond the walls of our academy as they are actively involved in the wider Jiu Jitsu community, hosting seminars, participating in international events, and continually seeking opportunities to expand their knowledge and share it with others.
At Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago we believe Gracie Jiu Jitsu is not just a self defense system but also a lifestyle with strong potential for self-improvement, discipline, and personal growth. All of our instructors at Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago embrace a teaching philosophy that centers on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, where students will be challanged, feel valued and supported.
Whether you're a beginner eager to start your Jiu Jitsu journey or an experienced martial artist looking to refine your skills, Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago provides an exceptional training experience. Join us as we help guide you towards developing Jiu Jitsu skills, cultivating self-confidence, discipline and more through training authentic Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
"Learning to defend my self is the main reason why I started training but what this art has given me is far more than I ever expected. It improved my life dramatically by opening many doors off the mat, has taught me perseverance, consistency, humility, courage and heart. Jiu Jitsu has helped me become a better parent, a better friend, better employee. It has enhanced my mind, body and spirit, my work ethic and it helped understand what it means to believe in ones self. I am very fortunate to have come across Adem's academy when i decided to try it out. From day one, Adem and his team have made me feel like family and vital to the team. If you are thinking to start training at Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club, you have come to the right place!!"
Veronica Mayorga, Black Belt & Jiu Jitsu Champion
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