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Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu proudly serving Chicago
Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu has Classes in Chicago, Perfect for Teens and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Prof.Taylor Biagi
Taylor Biagi is a Black Belt with over 13 years of experience, and the Founder and Head Instructor at TBJJ. Taylor believes that absolutely ANYONE can train Jiu Jitsu, and that everyone can benefit from training martial arts! She is extremely patient with beginners, and aims to create a fun learning environment for people who want to better themselves and gain true self-confidence.
In addition to running her Academy, Taylor works with Chicago’s After School Matter’s Teen program to help spread Jiu Jitsu and martial arts to teens who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity.
As a competitor, Taylor won the Pan American title four times at the lower belts, as well as standing on the podium at the World Championships.
Taylor holds a BA in Health and Human Physiology from the University of Iowa. She received her Black Belt from Professor Mark Vives on July 4th, 2020.
A message from Prof Taylor:
“Training BJJ got me into the best shape of my life, and gave me more self-confidence than I ever could have imagined. Most of all, became a life-long PASSION that I can’t wait to share with you!”
Coach Rohan Patel
Rohan Patel is Co-Owner and an Instructor at Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu. He is also an avid competitor with many titles, including a World’s Gold Medal in the sport Rohan teaches many of the classes at Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu as well as runs competition sparring.
A letter from Coach Rohan:
I feel super grateful to have found Jiu Jitsu. 10 years ago I was a band geek with almost no athletic prowess. Talking to girls was a struggle, fitting in with groups of friends didn’t feel right, and I wasn’t comfortable with who I was without a guitar in my hand.
I was seeking a way to reinvent myself. Ogled by the courage of MMA fighters, I began to tune into every episode of “The Ultimate Fighter” show. Without any training under my belt, it was the courage they demonstrated with their actions that spoke to something very human in me. To put oneself in the cage, left with only the skills you’ve developed- it reminded of a high stakes open mic night. I wanted to develop courage like that.
After discovering that Jiu Jitsu is a cornerstone of MMA, as well as Jiu Jitsu doesn’t involve getting punched, kicked, elbowed, or kneed in the head, I signed up for my first class.
I loved the process of learning moves, and then getting to practice them in sparring. In music and Jiu Jitsu, practice makes perfect! I trusted this notion and committed myself to training every day.
After 10 years of training and competing, the confidence that I sought as a young boy is starting to feel like normal. I’m happy with who I am, the friendships I’ve made, and the students I’m now helping on their journey. Fighting for the titles Taylor and I earned were a huge accomplishment for us individually, but the community we’ve fostered in our academy is the greatest joy Jiu Jitsu has brought to my life.
I hope to inspire people with Jiu Jitsu the same way my coaches did for me. Can’t wait for you to join us and begin your journey!”
Coach Natalie Faris
Natalie Faris is a purple belt and Instructor at Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu. Natalie is great with beginners and loves helping them along as they start off on their bjj journey. She teaches classes and 1-1 Private Lessons to students.
She has 8 years of training experience and is an avid competitor, traveling the county to tournament-test her jiu jitsu.
In addition to teaching and training clients in BJJ, she is a NASM certified personal trainer with many years of experience in the fitness industry as well.
Coach Justin Saavedra
Justin Saavedra is an Instructor at Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu. He teaches NoGi classes and 1-1 Private Lessons to students. He is a home-grown blue belt who has been training under Taylor for the last 3 years. Justin graduated from Loyola in 2021 with degrees in Marketing and Management. Justin is constantly studying and training jiu jitsu and looks to learn something from every session. He is motivated by helping others and always wants everyone to grow! Justin loves Jiu Jitsu and says that training at Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu is the main reason he stayed in Chicago after graduating college. He is always looking to have fun and loves to make new people feel welcome.
Coach Spencer Herbert
Spencer Herbert is an instructor at Taylor Biagi Ju Jitsu with five years in ju jitsu and a background in Special Education. Spencer teaches fundamentals and is available for private lessons. He aims to create classes that foster a sense of belonging while simultaneously striving to build students toward their personal goals.
Spencer has been training with Taylor Biagi BJJ for the last year as he continues to work as an educator and coach. Spencer’s lessons follow a focus on being immediately usable for those who are new to ju jitsu.
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