Parallel jiu jitsu Reviews

Andrew Walker 2025.08.11

     

Jose has a passion for jiu jitsu that is un-PARALLEL-ed! this shows in his training tactics. He can break things down to the most minute nuance. His knowledge of grappling is mind blowing. The group of folks I have had the pleasure of meeting here are 2nd to none. Great atmosphere, etiquette, and training. I HIGHLY recommend

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2025.08.11

🙏🏽💪🏽 I appreciate you Andrew.

Jake Knapp 2025.08.08

     

Great gym, great culture

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Caleb Price 2025.07.12

     

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2025.07.12

Thank you 🙏🏽

Dj Nees 2025.07.11

     

I met Jose about a year ago when I started training and his patience with new people in training, knowledge of the sport, and ability to explain things as a coach is amazing! Please check out his school. Awesome training and the friendliest environment!

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2025.07.11

Thank you, DJ! I truly appreciate the kind words.

nate bly 2025.07.10

     

Jose is an incredible human and BJJ instructor. He runs a top notch academy for everyone. His ability to simplify techniques and concepts is art in motion. You will not regret stopping in and training with Jose. If I could give more stars, I would because he deserves them. If you are in the Champaign area please stop in.

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2025.07.11

🙏🏽 I appreciate all of the kind words. Thank you

Reed Best 2025.07.10

     

Nothing but great vibes from everyone training there and Coach Jose is an incredible teacher. Doesnt matter if you're young, old, fit, fat, beginner, or pro... you'll find what you're looking for here

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2025.07.11

💪🏽 Thank you, Reed

Caleb Duckett 2025.07.10

     

Amazing gym and instructor. Whether your looking to come in as a new grappler (kids or adults) or been at it for 10 years, you will leave knowing you got a great workout and instruction. Jose has been instrumental in both my kids and my jiu jitsu. When you go there your not just a student your family.

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2025.07.11

🙏🏽 always a pleasure. Thank you

Todd Tague 2025.07.10

     

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2025.07.11

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Isaac Smith 2025.07.10

     

Clean, nice facility. Great coach that answers questions without making you feel dumb. Great for a sat morning open mat if you’re from out of town/ visiting.

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2025.07.11

Thank you for the support!

E G 2025.07.10

     

Been training with Jose for awhile now and cant say enough how great a guy he is. An expert in his craft and an excellent teacher. He give clear explanations and makes it easy to understand while helping you work within your limitations. 10/10 I recommend.

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2025.07.11

💪🏽 I appreciate you.

Diana’s Space 2025.06.16

     

My boys 10 and 7 love coming here for one on one training. The teacher is kind and supportive and teaches them jiu jitsu well. Thank you. Place is clean and organized too.

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Omar G. Bravo 2021.06.02

     

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Cesar Martinez 2021.04.02

     

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2021.04.02

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rainydaycoate 2021.02.11

     

The only place I will seriously train, Jose opened his doors to me making me apart of the family. Couldn't live without my mat time, thank you very much.

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2021.02.11

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Jeremy Flynn 2021.01.29

     

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Adam Willaredt 2020.06.19

     

I started training with Jose back in late February. I had only been doing jiu jitsu for about 6 months. He welcomed me in with open arms and I’m now happy to consider everyone there friends. He is a great teacher and communicates with his students well. The gym is always clean and good looking. Jose is always trying to improve himself, his gym, and his class. I would highly recommend coming in to roll and learn under Jose!

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2020.06.19

🙏🏽 thank you

Chris K 2019.06.23

     

I’ve been doing bjj on and off for 10 years and I’ve had the privilege of training at some of the best gyms in the Chicagoland area under some of the best instructors and Parallel ranks up there in attitude, cleanliness and instruction. Jose opened his doors for me without qualm and his students were welcoming while being dead serious about their BJJ. The actual gym was clean and the design was really cool too. Don’t miss out, call Jose and ask to drop in. You won’t be sorry.

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2019.06.23

Thanks so much Chris. We enjoyed sharing the mats with you. Thanks for the kind words and we hope to see you again soon.

Ryan Morrow 2019.02.28

     

I've been doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu for many years now I've trained at many different places in my time. I'm currently train at CU jiu jitsu and one of the assistant coaches. I got the recent opportunity to train at Parallel Jiu-Jitsu with the head coach Jose. Jose and his team is more than welcome in to new people and had some pretty good jiu jitsu. I strongly recommend this place if you get an opportunity to train with them

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2019.02.28

Thank you Ryan for the kind words. It was a pleasure having you.

andersonmike2468 2018.12.14

     

A home away from home, Parallel Jiu Jitsu is like an extended family to me. Its a great program with great people. i would recommend this program to anyone, kids and adults!

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Tyler Sebens 2018.12.03

     

Having trained at a couple different jiu jitsu gyms. I can say with confidence that Jose is by far the best instructor I've had. Always helpful, and very patient. Friendly environment.

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Reply from Parallel jiu jitsu 2018.12.04

Thanks for the kind words Tyler. 🤙🏽