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9Round Kickboxing Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Chicago, Illinois
Part of 9Round
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Chain fitness center offering 30-minute, circuit-style kickboxing workouts.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 9round.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (773) 657-5051
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“It’s a full body workout and I appreciate the variety of exercises.”
“I love that there are 5 boxing bags on site and all the weights you need to get you in shape.”
“The instructors pull you off the bags every so often to weave in 1-on-1 work.”
“All with 30-second HIIT intervals in between.”
“I love kick boxing even though I’m a beginner and don’t really know the ropes yet.”
Other martial arts here
“I love that there are 5 boxing bags on site and all the weights you need to get you in shape.”
What members say
“With the circuit style, you are in control of your workout with guidance and support from amazing trainers so every days workout can be as intense as you want it to be.”
“Would totally recommend to anyone looking for a challenging but fun workout in a welcoming space.”
“I’ve tried every gym in the area and a few smaller studios like 9 Round and keep coming back due to the amazing workouts, outstanding trainers and great value!”
“I’ve tried every gym in the area and a few smaller studios like 9 Round and keep coming back due to the amazing workouts, outstanding trainers and great value!”
“They clean stations after every person goes through and still take the time to a little (distanced) 1:1 training.”
“I’ve tried every gym in the area and a few smaller studios like 9 Round and keep coming back due to the amazing workouts, outstanding trainers and great value!”
From the reviews
These guys are awesome, the workouts are always killer and after being a member for a bit over a year there hasn't been a single time it felt repetitive. Also, throughout this pandemic Ari (the owner) has been great.
9Rs is stellar. The concept’s pretty simple. But effective. Nine rounds at progressive exercise stations. Three minutes each. 1 cardio. 1 weight toning. 6 gloves-on and on the bags. 1 abs/core. All with 30-second HIIT intervals in between.
Love working out at 9Round. I signed up in February shortly before COVID started. I liked the format of the workouts and the fact that it changes everyday so it never gets boring.
I've been coming to 9Rounds Lakeview for the last 8 months. I love the flexibility - I don't have to wait for a specific class time, I just show up when it works best for my schedule - and the coaches are wonderful.
New to kickboxing? Start at 9Round Kickboxing Fitness
9Round Kickboxing Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at 9Round Kickboxing Fitness
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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