We have moved Copa Jiu Jitsu to Niles Michigan!!

As of May 1 2023, Copa Jiu Jitsu Academy will be located at:

2601 N 5th St
Niles Mi 49031

Feb 1, 2014: UFC Star and Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar will be at Copa Jiu-Jitsu to share some of his favoite Octagon techniques and strategies.

Bonnar was the runner-up in The Ultimate Fighter, Season 1. His legendary match against Forrest Griffin is considered the most important fight in UFC history. Copa’s very own Mark “Mack the Knife” Daley was in his corner for the fight rematch in UFC 62.

Time: Registration: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Seminar: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Where: Quads Gym (3727 N Broadway) Street parking available

Cost: $60

Pre-registration is closed! Registration is now $60 at the door!

On Sunday, March 3rd, 2013, 20 members of the Copa Jiu-Jitsu community jumped into the icy waters of frigid Lake Michigan. The extraordinary act was the culmination of months of fundraising for the Chicago Polar Plunge, benefiting the Special Olympics charity. Read More

Mark Daley and Carlson Gracie Jr.

Copa Jiu-Jitsu hosted the legendary Carlson Gracie Jr. for a seminar to celebrate the opening of our new location at 3727 N. Broadway St, Chicago!

Mark Daley and Carlson Gracie Jr.

We had a great turnout and all learned some great jiu-jitsu!  Join us at one of our classes to get in on all the great technique and camaraderie! See you on the mat!