Bender Martial Arts & Fitness
Bender Martial Arts & Fitness, 5547 N. Ravenswood Ave, Suite 102, Chicago, IL 60640
About
Bender Martial Arts & Fitness offers Kids Martial Arts Class, Kids Striking, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Judo, Boxing, Competition Training, Capoeira, Women’s Jiujitsu, and Open Mat Brazilian Jiujitsu: Gi and/or No-Gi Grappling. The site says all classes are beginner friendly. It also lists classes Monday through Sunday at various times, with Kids Martial Arts Class on Thu 5:30 PM and Sat 9:00 AM, and Kids Striking on Fri 5:30 PM and Sun 10:00 AM.
Programs
- Kids Martial Arts Class — Kids · Thu 5:30 PM; Sat 9:00 AM
- Brazilian Jiujitsu — Adults and children · Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun at various times
- Muay Thai — All levels · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri at various times
- Kickboxing — All levels · Fri 5:00 PM
- Wrestling — Fri 5:00 AM; Sun 11:00 AM
- Judo — Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat at various times
- Boxing — Tue 6:30 PM; Fri 6:30 PM; Sun 12:15 PM
- Competition Training — Sat 9:00 AM
- Capoeira — Sat 12:00 PM
- Kids Striking — Kids · Fri 5:30 PM; Sun 10:00 AM
- Women’s Jiujitsu — Women · Thu 7:00 AM
- Open Mat Brazilian Jiujitsu: Gi and/or No-Gi Grappling — Sat 10:00 AM; Sun 6:45 PM
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: Classes are listed Monday through Sunday at various times; all jiujitsu classes are currently in a gi block unless otherwise marked on schedule.
About the provider
Jason Bender is listed as Head Coach and Founder. Coach Laura, Coach Parker, Coach Mel, Coach Blayne, Coach Ann Berends, Coach Stan, Coach Megan, Professor Manhoso, and Sensei Juan Cuervo are also named in the schedule and about content. The site notes that all jiujitsu classes are currently in a gi block unless otherwise marked on schedule.
All classes are beginner friendly. The site says to email to schedule a free trial class and that they should get back in 24-48 hours. It also notes that one Brazilian Jiujitsu class is always gi, even during no-gi blocks.
Last updated November 8, 2026.
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