Adult BJJ
Fundamentals with no sparring while you learn, then Advanced, Competition, Mixed Level and No-Gi classes — plus open mat open to visitors from any school.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Niles, IL — training champions since 2004.
New Breed started in November 2004 as a group of friends who wanted an open room where everyone has a voice. Twenty-plus years later the room is the same — the medals are new.
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Sign up for a free month of classes. Call (847) 674-3577, or tell us how to reach you and the gym will follow up with the details.
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- Est. Nov 2004
- Head Coach: Mark Vives, 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, 4x IBJJF Gi & No-Gi Pan Champion, 137 IBJJF Black Belt Gold Medals — BJJ Metrics
- 137x IBJJF black belt golds
- 4.9 from 74 Google reviews
- Facebook reviews
- Open 7 days · Call for hours
Train what you came for
One room in Niles, and one rule from day one: everyone gets better together.
Kids BJJ
Six levels, from Pre-K games for ages 3–5 to an instructor-approved competition team, plus Saturday open mat and no-gi.
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Proper punching technique, defensive movement, footwork and conditioning. Bob Hemmerich, a BJJ black belt with a 12–2 boxing record, is the Head Boxing and Muay Thai Coach.
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Stand-up striking and clinch work, built on the shin kick. Houston Dozier has led the Muay Thai program at New Breed since 2012.
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Conditioning, positional and situational sparring, and timed mock rounds. Not recommended for novice or recreational members.
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A free 45 to 60-minute orientation, limited to four people, plus private lessons by appointment. Contact the gym for private-lesson rates.
View OrientationLearn from a world champion
Mark Vives — Head Instructor
Head Coach: Mark Vives, 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, 4x IBJJF Gi & No-Gi Pan Champion, 137 IBJJF Black Belt Gold Medals (BJJ Metrics)
Black belt since 2011 under John Ramirez and John Ouano; one of three black-belt Vives brothers. He started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1998 and is still competing.
- 2025 Overall No. 1 Ranked IBJJF Black Belt Competitor (Masters 4)
- 2021 Overall No. 1 Ranked IBJJF Black Belt Competitor (Masters 3)
- 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World Champion (Masters 4)
- 4x IBJJF Pan Champion (Masters 4 Gi - 2023,2022, Masters 3 No-Gi - 2021,2020)
- 4x IBJJF American National Champion
- 34x IBJJF Chicago Open Champion (Gi,No-Gi)
- 3x IBJJF Asian Open Champion
- 137x IBJJF Black Belt Gold Medalist, 239 IBJJF Medals (7th All-time, September 2025)
- 6x F2Win Superfight Winner
What members say
“This is the best place to train, be humbled, and become a champion. It’s the most fun you can have being beat up.”
“The instructors compete and have firsthand knowledge of how matches actually take place and then give you that knowledge in simple, helpful drills.”
“No one ever said they wished they'd started training BJJ later in life, so come on in and train!”
“Great gym, great members, coaches, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I have been a member for about two years, and the experience has been life-changing!”
“Mark and his students welcome everyone with open arms. They do not care if you are from another team; they just love jiu-jitsu. I can't speak highly enough about Mark and his team.”
“Great people teaching great jiu-jitsu. Everyone here at New Breed was welcoming and friendly. A great place to learn and grow.”
“New Breed is a place that my 11-year-old looks forward to going to daily. His confidence, energy, and demeanor about himself have been awakened.”
Questions
Are visitors allowed to come in and train?
Yes. Absolutely! Visitors are always welcome to come and train with us from all schools/affiliations, etc. If you are new to training Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Boxing, or Muay Thai, please contact us first to make an appointment to ensure the first class you try is right for you.
Do I need to call ahead, or make an appointment, in order to attend class or train?
As our schedule may change, we always recommend contacting us in the event we have made any adjustments (holidays, extenuating circumstances, etc.). While you do not need to make a reservation or call ahead, to attend a class, we ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the class you are attending to fill out a waiver, any needed paperwork, and also become acclimated with our training facility.
As a visitor, can I attend any class?
This will largely depend on your skill level. For safety reasons, we may ask you to refrain from attending a particular class based on your experience. If you are brand new to martial arts/combat sports, we suggest arranging an orientation/free private lesson with us such that we can go over everything you may need to know when attending your first class. For more information or to gauge which classes may best fit, please see our programs page.
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A free month of classes at New Breed Training Center in Niles. Call (847) 674-3577 or send a note from the homepage.
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