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Chicago, IL · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Rio Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Founded by Peter Letsos, a Carlson Gracie Jr. black belt and three-time Gracie World Champion who began training at the Carlson Gracie Academy in downtown Chicago. Rio Jiu-Jitsu is in the Irving Park neighbourhood and teaches a pressure-based gi and no-gi game rooted in the Carlson Gracie style.

Head Instructor
Peter "The Greek" Letsos
Black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr., 3× Gracie World Champion
Lineage
Carlson Gracie
Programs
GiNo-GiKids

Contact Rio Jiu-Jitsu Academy

  • riojj.com

Full contact details and the class timetable are on the academy’s official website.

Always confirm the current schedule and trial-class policy directly with the academy before visiting.

Sources

  • Rio Jiu-Jitsu Academy (official)
  • Peter Letsos — BJJ Heroes

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