Rio Jiu-Jitsu Chicago Pete the Greek

[APBT]

Simply the best place in Chicago to train. No B.S. just great training in BJJ with great teachers Pete and Rob. If you want to go to an overcrowded school with teachers that have a bad attitude, who just want to see how many push ups you can do, and how much money they can milk you for go some other place. If you want small class sizes, focus on jiu-jitsu, lowest prices in Chicago, teachers that are constantly coaching you to improve your game, and making sure the school is knucklehead free (there isn't a bunch of MMA wannabe's trying to heel hook 130lbs newbies) this is the place. I say again that this is the hands down the best place to train in Chicago everybody there has a great attitude and if you have one to you should come by and check it out!

 

[BJJ060382]

Pete the Greek is a really good friend of mine, and is one of the NICEST people I know. I highly suggest anyone in the area to go and train with him.

 

[Wrestleben]

Nice infomercial, guy(s)

 

[green_machine]

I don't plan on joining or anything, but I'm curious where the gym is located...

 

[APBT]

Learn The Secrets Of Brazilian Jiu JItsu
www.riojj.com

WELCOME TO RIO JIU JITSU ACADEMY/ CARLSON GRACIE TEAM

Learn self defense, get in shape, meet new friends, reduce current stress level, and have lots of fun.

Head Instuctor, World Renown BJJ Expert, Pete "The Greek" Letsos
Black Belt/ Carlson Gracie Team

We are located in Chicago's Bucktown/Wicker Park area and we have plenty of parking in our lot.


Drop us an email so that we can set up a free intro class, no strings attached.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Respectfully,

Pete "The Greek" Letsos


Email us at: [email protected]
Visit us at:

riojj.com

Carlson Gracie Team

brought to you by

RIO JIU JITSU ACADEMY, LLC.

1673 N. Western Ave Chicago, IL 60647
(773)235-3200

 

[SaneJim]

how big is this school? anyone here actually train there?

 

[valkobjj]

So many schools in Chicago these days. Pete, Carlson jr, Force, Pedro, POW, Comprido, me (Valko), New Breed, Moto I think it's called, Jeff Neal, etc.

 

[Rio Jiu Jitsu]

ANYBODY INTERESTED IN TRAINING AT MY GYM CAN EMAIL ME AT [email protected]

RESPECTFULLY,

PETE THE GREEK LETSOS
BLACKBELT HEAD INSTRUCTOR
RIO JIU JITSU ACADEMY

 

[NateShot]

I've been training at Rio Jiu Jitsu for about 3 months now after taking two years off to go to Iraq. I am more than satisfied with the instruction as well as improvements in my technique and the attitudes of all who train at this Academy. My roomate just joined too. He has never trained in any martial art but the instruction that Pete and Rob provide are building him a very solid and practical foundation at an exponential rate. Very good instruction with a lot of great networks. Last month we had a master class with Fredson Paixao. Anyway, I can't say enough about how satisfied I am with Rio. It's like a family to me and I think that's how it should be.

 

[g0g0]

I checked around for a school in the Northside. I was going to do the dummy move and join the closest BJJ school to me. I called a couple of BJJ schools and Pete was the only one that still sounded enthusiastic about BJJ. They have been open for 6 months so most of his students are white belts. It is small and Pete, a Carlson Gracie black belt, teaches all the classes so individual attention should not be a problem. I will let you guys know if I end up joining.

 

[Lopyswine]

hey guys, I'll be moving to Wicker Park in august. I'll be a student at UIC. where exactly is the school located? I'll be living on greenview, near the blue line stop at division.

What are the rates for like 1-2 days a week of training? Also are there MMA jerk offs there?

 

[g0g0]

I went to my first day of practice at Rio JJ and it was awesome. Pete took it easy on me since he knew that I was out of shape but I felt I got a lot out of 1 day. He was a nice guy that shows genuine concern for his students. The guys that I met were really laid back and welcoming. I never got the sense of any attitudes or egos. They would not crank on a move even when Blue and Purple belts were sparring between themselves, a very respectful environment.

Lopyswine, there is only a flat rate since he welcomes his students to train as often as they can and does not keep track of how many classes you take a week. Don't bother trying to negotiate, everyone pays the same price which is very fair. It is located about a mile from you, address below and they have plenty of parking. Let me know if you pass by.

---------------------------------
Carlson Gracie Team
RIO JIU JITSU ACADEMY, LLC.
1673 N. Western Ave Chicago, IL 60647
(773)235-3200
Rio Jiu Jitsu Academy

 

[SilenceKit]

I checked around for a school in the Northside. I was going to do the dummy move and join DAMA since it was close to me. I am glad that I read the Sherdog forums. Looks like DAMA is not for me. I called the other Northside school and after talking to Pedro, I don't think that he was a good fit. I called Rio and spoke with Patricia and it sounds like Pete is the man. They have been open for 6 months so most of his students are white belts. I passed by Rio and it is small, with clean new mats, perfect! It is so small that individual attention should not be a problem. I will let you guys know if I end up joining.

Pete just added a super-beginner session on Saturdays at 11am to get the newest white's up to speed on the fundamentals so they can spar with the more advanced students.

Pete is a great teacher, the atmosphere is very positive and welcoming, and now is a great time to take the dive with the newbie class.

 

[jrsp12]

I started training with Pete about two months ago with no wrestling or BJJ experience. Pete's school is very laid back and beginner friendly. Everyone I have met has been extremely helpful and cool. It has been a great experience so far and the teaching style Pete uses has been easy to understand and classes and not intimidating. If you are considering a BJJ school in Chicago it would be a mistake not to come by Pete's class to check it out.

Validation ... By: Judd Spector - message me if you have questions!

 

[GracieMMABarra]

haha is this all one person

 

[chicagocombat]

The school is legit

 

[spider spartan]

Sounds like a nice guy and nice school.

I would highly recommend checking out Pedro Vianna (affiliated with BTT). He's a 3rd degree BB who personally teaches every class. The class sizes are small and the students are respectful and welcoming.

I'm a firm believer in checking out all of your options before making a decision.

 

[DSGhST07]

Funny that the only people that are commenting how great this school is are the people/person with 5 or less posts....

 

[Zonefighter]

Pete the Greek is the man and one of the best teachers you will find.

 

[DarceBrabo]

Pete the Greek is the man and one of the best teachers you will find.

I concur with the above all the way. Pete is the man, and is a genuinely nice guy who really wants to help.