# Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy > Mat space is clean and spacious with impeccably maintained mats. Atmosphere stays friendly and welcoming, fostering an ego-free environment for all ages and skill levels. Amenities include showers and lockers, supporting a comfortable training experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Valko-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu-Academy - Address: 820 N Orleans St, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +17735568155 - Website: https://valkobjj.com/ ## What it is good for - Relaxed — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Martial Arts Gym — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Chill — 10/10 - Martial Arts — 10/10 - Jiu Jitsu — 9.9/10 - Gyms — 9.8/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "This martial arts gym has a super welcoming community and great training partners." - "The vibe here is super friendly and chill." - "It's a unique sense of brotherhood, like finding a new home." ## Good to know - Classes include gi, no-gi, and MMA/boxing at 5:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. - Saturday open mats are available for practice and community engagement. - The facility has clean locker rooms and showers for use after training. - There are plenty of class options throughout the week for flexible training times. - The community is welcoming and friendly, making it great for beginners. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.