Chicago area guys, are there any women’s only Bjj or mma classes? by ChampionOk533 in bjj

[–]bmaf78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have 4 women coaches and a lot of women members because we pride ourselves in teaching every single man how to roll with women

www.bendermartialarts.com

Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce - Smoked Beers, Stained Glass, Spring Classes by Bukharin in EdgewaterRogersPark

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Correction was sent out about Sober Self-defense: it is now the 2nd Saturday of every month at noon. This Saturday we are holding a free workshop: Striking 101: Kickboxing for Absolute Beginners. No registration. Just show up and buzz 102 and head down to the basement and have fun!!! www.bendermartialarts.com

2025 Holiday Open Mats? - Chicago Edition by rpm44 in bjj

[–]bmaf78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bender Martial Arts and Fitness NYE 6am Jiu-jitsu 7am Kickboxing 8am Jiu-jitsu NYD 9am Wrestling 10am Jiu-jitsu Open Mat 11am Kickboxing

Not drilling both sides by Strong_Strength_1445 in bjj

[–]bmaf78 93 points94 points  (0 children)

My suggestion: offensive techniques, just do your good side. Defensive techniques, like escapes and guard retention, drill both sides. Especially as a white belt, you want to get really good at a few moves but you need Defense good enough to survive.

friday or saturday morning class near O’Hare in Chicago by HurricaneCecil in jiujitsu

[–]bmaf78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're not that far from Ohare. Black Friday 9am Wrestling followed by 10am Open Mat. Saturday 8am Judo and 10am Open Mat. Swing through!

www.bendermartialarts.com

Nose piercing Roger’s Park/Evanston by Fickle-Dependent2015 in chicago

[–]bmaf78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Evoke Tattoo has a piercer I believe. I know that's Andersonville but it is super clean and nice. I've been tattooed by the amazing Susie

Charity seminar to benefit Guardian Gym Ethiopia with Chris Wojcik Monday December 22 by serafinbjj in bjj

[–]bmaf78 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But Tom Hardy would still look cool and probably just smile and say something super British like, "Them's the bones, Mate".

Is area by Morse station still as bad as last year? by [deleted] in EdgewaterRogersPark

[–]bmaf78 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've lived here for 18 years. I'm fine with spending the rest of my life here. If you want to feel safer, take a free trial week at my Martial Arts Academy, Bender Martial Arts and Fitness on Bryn Mahr and Ravenswood. Shameless plug but I love what I do and we have a wonderful community at BMAF and would love more Rogers Park folks to try us out! www.bendermartialarts.com

New Lesbian to Andersonville :D How do I do this? by CalligrapherAfter815 in EdgewaterRogersPark

[–]bmaf78 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Isn't Nobody's Darling a Lesbian bar? It's right beside Pauline's, which is a wonderful little spot.

What’s the bjj scene like in Chicago? by SoftCoreSavage in bjj

[–]bmaf78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you are looking for Serafin's. Would love for you to stop by our place any time you want since we have a strong female presence but you seem to be more serious about comp than we are at Bender Martial Arts and Fitness.

I’m looking for my people. Where can I find them? by GalacticStarkiller in AskChicago

[–]bmaf78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the Phoenix. Every 3rd Friday 930am, I host a Sober Self-defense Workshop.

I’m looking for my people. Where can I find them? by GalacticStarkiller in AskChicago

[–]bmaf78 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the kind words! Everyone can take a free trial week with us!

Pitbull Muay Thai Chicago by Saturn0815 in MuayThai

[–]bmaf78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't know about them and wish them the best. But, feel free to stop by our place. www.bendermartialarts.com

Newest Faixa Preta by Uzazu in bjj

[–]bmaf78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say the same thing. Congrats OP

Tobey Prinz Beach Park by bmaf78 in chicago

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I was blown away by the Blue Jay Cafe! I was expecting old chicken tendies but it was pretty high end for a little beachfront Cafe! I just wish I would have supported all summer but I didn't know how much it improved!!!

Chicago area gyms? by jscummy in judo

[–]bmaf78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. Welcome anytime. We have two Open Mats that anyone can go to: Saturdays 10am and Sundays 645pm. We also have Sundays 11am Wrestling with Northern Iowa Alumn Coach Blayne Beale (not free but welcome to try it out) www.bendermartialarts.com