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Buettner Boxing

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fox River Grove, Illinois

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team New

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule buettnerboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 815-354-0761

Hours

Monday 7–9 am, 4:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 7–9 am, 4:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–9:30 pm
Friday 4:30–9:30 pm
Saturday 8:30–11:30 am
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Buettner Boxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 14 mentions

“My kids were so excited to start training once again with Simon and Dianne, been training with them for 2 years and counting!”

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“The gym has brand new equipment, expert USA Boxing certified coaches, and positive vibes welcoming any and ALL who enter, regardless of level or Boxing experience.”

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🥊 Boxing 20 mentions

“The gym has brand new equipment, expert USA Boxing certified coaches, and positive vibes welcoming any and ALL who enter, regardless of level or Boxing experience.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Buettner Boxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 20 mentions

“The gym has brand new equipment, expert USA Boxing certified coaches, and positive vibes welcoming any and ALL who enter, regardless of level or Boxing experience.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“Simon and Dianne are incredible coaches who are knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely care about everyone who walks through the door.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 18 mentions

“The gym has brand new equipment, expert USA Boxing certified coaches, and positive vibes welcoming any and ALL who enter, regardless of level or Boxing experience.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 5 mentions

“Always a great workout and fantastic atmosphere when I step in the gym.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“Always a great workout and fantastic atmosphere when I step in the gym.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The coaches are great with kids, encouraging, patient, and really know how to keep it fun while teaching real skills.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“The gym has brand new equipment, expert USA Boxing certified coaches, and positive vibes welcoming any and ALL who enter, regardless of level or Boxing experience.”

From the reviews

I met Simon and Dianne about 4 months ago and was a beginner at boxing. They both immediately made me feel welcome, safe and comfortable. It can be scary to start up something new but they truly care and will put the time and effort into helping everyone!

★★★★★ — Erin, Feb 2026

I started boxing with Dianne and Simon as an outlet from life events. After just one class with Dianne, I was hooked! Dianne and Simon have created a welcoming, safe, and knowledgeable community where all levels and backgrounds are accepted and taken care of.

★★★★★ — Vanessa, Feb 2026

Always a great workout and fantastic atmosphere when I step in the gym. If you’re looking to partake in boxing or kickboxing I would say look no further. With a warm welcoming crew you will fit right in. If you are a beginner or an advanced fighter we have class for everyone. We even have classes for the kids.

★★★★★ — Ki, Feb 2026

This is easily the best gym in the area. The gym has brand new equipment, expert USA Boxing certified coaches, and positive vibes welcoming any and ALL who enter, regardless of level or Boxing experience.

★★★★★ — Brittany, Feb 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Buettner Boxing

Buettner Boxing 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Buettner Boxing

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Buettner Boxing

944 IL-22, Fox River Grove, IL60021

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