Black Flag Jiujitsu

21 Airport Dr, Rockford, IL 61109, USA

5.0 (25 reviews)

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Adults Classes All Levels Black Belt Instruction Fundamentals Open Mat Private Lessons

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Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu is built on discipline, community, and the relentless pursuit of growth, no matter your age, background, or experience.

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Nick Masini

Legit comp gym with fantastic mats. If your goal is to get good at Jiu Jitsu this is clearly the place
Posted 1 year ago
Thomas Foydel

dropped in here and had a lot of fun. friendly laid back gym culture, safe clean space, good people, skilled competitive grapplers. the kids classes look well-run too. highly recommended.
Posted 1 year ago
Ken Martin

We do it from the heart

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Posted 1 year ago
Nate McNames

I train in town and black flag lets me cross train whenever! They are a competition focused and teach with the eco approach. Great facility and floating mat space!

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Posted 1 year ago
Bradley Cooper

Come here if you want the competitive edge with chill down to earth people

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Posted 1 year ago
Bongo Congo

Great coaches, very welcoming and supportive environment

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Posted 1 year ago
Jennifer Hartmann

I can't say enough amazing things about all the coaches at black flag. I'll admit it's a bit intimidating first coming in and not getting in the mats. Sitting on the bench you feel a bit like the non cool kid watching all the cool guys have fun but that doesn't last long everyone is inviting and kind and always joyful. You can tell this is their happy place. I signed my son up for the children's classes and was nervous these guys look intense but every single coach showed him patience and kindness and made sure he wasn't only safe but had fun. They remembered his name the next class and greeted him with high fives and he's laughed and loved every single class. The coaches the perfect mix of professional adult and fun older brother. We have tried a couple other gyms in the area but this was the best fit fit my 6yr old. They have a unique approach to teaching that makes it more like games then drilling. I'm so thankful we found black flag and found a group of people who are invested in everyone loving what they love. Thank you black flag for making us all feel part of the flag family. Definitely check them out for all ages!!!!!!

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Posted 2 years ago
Angel Bedolla

I came here while on a week vacation, showed up and was welcomed immediately by the staff. Everyone there was well experienced and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Great gym and great people, if you’re looking for a gym to start at, this is the place.

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Posted 2 years ago
Trevor Schultz

This is the best place to learn grappling in the rockford area. This gym goes above and beyond by bringing out some of the best talent in the business regularly to help it's students and the Rockford jiu-jitsu community in general get better. My daughter has gotten so much better since we started coming to blackflag. So glad to be a part of a team that just want you to do better.

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Posted 2 years ago
Jared Gahm

Kenny and Aaron have the best gym, team, and environment in the area that is unmatched. To see the gyms growth has been incredible and will continue to grow. PSF is a gym that changes your life for the best while also teaching you JiuJitsu. Having the addition of a workout room is absolutely amazing for any athlete or someone wanting to get into shape. This gym is highly recommended. PSF 4 LIFE

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Posted 2 years ago
Andrew Yarbro

Updated 6 month Review: Shortly after the open mat I decided to switch to coming the Black Flag full time. In the last 6 months I've see considerable growth in my game. Aaron is deeply involved in the ecological approach to jiu jitsu which focuses on teaching you how to move, over teaching technique, so our comp classes are heavily focused on that. Then you include the highly technical black belt Kenny Martin who is always willing to go above and beyond to help you with any issues you're running in to. We have white belts who have been training for a few months winning BJJ tournaments. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone interested in getting better faster should come here. It is not easy, but the results you're looking for are often hidden in the work you're avoiding. Previous Review: Came to Black Flag for the open mat to get some good rounds in. Aaron and Kenny rolled out the red carpet. This is a big facility, and they seem to be focused on making it better and better. Top notch jiu jitsu, everyone I sparred with was highly technical at all belt levels. I’d highly recommend training here if you want grade A training from the best black belt in the area.

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Posted 2 years ago
Kathryn Eriksson

You guys are GREAT! Good Jiu Jitsu, friendly environment, excellent seminar this past weekend! Thank you from Zoo BJJ in Missoula, MT. Join us any time you’re in town! Katie Eriksson

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Posted 2 years ago
proeddy A

One of the best places to train, very welcoming, and technical, it makes you wish the classes were longer

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Posted 2 years ago
jamtmann

Just finished a workout with Black Flag BJJ and I stayed for the Judo session afterward. WOW , elite level training going on here . I am 58 years old and from out of state, and they were super controlled, technical and respectful. Thanks guys !

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Posted 3 years ago
Joshua Fiegel

Exceptional gym with a great environment. This gym is a great choice wether you’re a 285 pound man or 110 pound women, black flag has partners for you who are happy to help you learn and improve. Open mats are the busiest day of the week but also the best time to drop in and meet some new people.

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Posted 3 years ago
Charis Furgat-Johnson

Spacious mat area, welcoming environment, amazing competition training.

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Posted 3 years ago
Kain Rizzo

No hierarchical bjj BS here, just good people doing good Jiu Jitsu in a friendly environment.

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Posted 3 years ago
Joe Swinson

Best jiu-jitsu school in the region. Endless mat space. High end competition training.

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Posted 3 years ago
Devin S

Awesome place to train, great environment and coaches/instructors are amazing very knowledgeable and friendly they treat you like family here. Very welcoming to everyone even people who are beginners/new. I Highly recommended coming here if you’re interested in getting into Jiujitsu to either learn self defense or to compete.

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Posted 3 years ago
Ian Kudingo

I came as a visitor to an open mat and this place is pretty awesome! Would recommend anyone curious to stop in and check it out seems like a great place to train

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Posted 3 years ago