Presale open ·
JIU JITSU, WRESTLING, AND JUDO. ONE ACADEMY.
A new grappling academy on North Ave in West Town. One curriculum that connects the three arts, two black belt instructors.
$175 a month at the presale rate. Regular rate $200. Full refund any time before we open.
Jiu jitsu + wrestling + judo
Taught as one art, not three programs.
Two black belt instructors
A worldclass-level judoka and a Worlds medalist, on the mat every week.
West Town, Chicago
California & North Ave, steps from the Bloomingdale Trail.
Why MODO
Something is shifting in grappling. What used to be separate is starting to blend.
Most gyms in Chicago teach jiu jitsu. Very few teach adults how to stand, throw and wrestle. MODO teaches all of it as one connected system, so your takedowns, your top game and your ground work finally speak the same language.
Your coaches
Maxamillian Schneider
Max is a lifelong grappler with elite experience across all three major disciplines. A judo and jiu jitsu black belt, NCAA Division I wrestler, and Youth Olympic Judo Champion, he brings technical range and competitive credibility. He has coached at the highest levels, including UFC world champions.
As the founder of OneJudoka, Max has built a global grappling community of 300,000+ practitioners and competitors. A Chicago native, he pairs deep technical knowledge with modern systems, structure, and long-term athlete development. His focus is simple: teach grappling as one connected art.
Rachel Ranschau
Rachel is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Atos HQ with over 15 years on the mat. A multiple-time medalist at Worlds, Pan Ams, and European Championships, she’s known for her precise, analytical teaching style and ability to make complex concepts accessible.
With a background in science and years of experience building and leading programs, Rachel brings clarity, structure, and intentional progression to every class. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes understanding over memorization and long-term growth over short-term wins.
The presale
Hold your spot now. Pay nothing more until we open.
One payment at the presale rate reserves your membership and credits as your first month of training. No monthly billing starts until the doors open.
Unlimited training · Presale rate
$175 per month
Regular rate $200 per month
- First payment holds your spot and credits as month one
- Full refund any time before we open
- Unlimited classes across jiu jitsu, wrestling and judo
Secure checkout. Full refund any time before opening day.
Opening schedule
Mornings, noons and evenings. Every discipline, every week.
Monday
| Nogi Jiu Jitsu | |
| Nogi Jiu Jitsu | |
| Kids Nogi Grappling | |
| Nogi Jiu Jitsu |
Tuesday
| Gi Jiu Jitsu | |
| Kids Gi Grappling | |
| Gi Judo | |
| Gi Jiu Jitsu |
Wednesday
| Nogi Jiu Jitsu | |
| Kids Nogi Grappling | |
| Nogi Judo | |
| Nogi Jiu Jitsu |
Thursday
| Nogi Jiu Jitsu | |
| Gi Jiu Jitsu | |
| Kids Gi Grappling | |
| Gi Judo | |
| Gi Jiu Jitsu |
Friday
| Nogi Jiu Jitsu | |
| Nogi Judo | |
| Members Only +1 Open Mat |
Saturday
| Womens Jiu Jitsu | |
| Gi Judo |
Opening schedule. Times may shift before opening day.
Parking around MODO
2714 W North Ave. Metered on North Ave, permit-only on Fairfield, free on the other side streets and in Humboldt Park.
Questions
What am I paying for today?
One month at the presale rate. It holds your spot and is credited as your first month once we open. Nothing else is billed until then.
What if my plans change?
Full refund any time before opening day. After that, freeze your membership whenever you need to, one month minimum.
I have never trained. Is this for me?
Yes. Every class is built for mixed levels, and the curriculum is designed so a beginner learns the fundamentals of all three arts in the right order.
A way forward
Train the whole art. Start before we open.
$175 a month