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Carlson Gracie MMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in North Aurora, Illinois
Plan your first class
- 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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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 carlsongracie-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 630-945-6383
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is a great place for law enforcement to learn self defense, and it's also a great place for the casual person to get a great workout and learn some new tricks.”
“My kids have been training for 1 1/2 years and love it here!”
“They have a great way of breaking down techniques and making them easy to understand, which is really helpful for beginners like me.”
“I love the classes consisting of technique training and then the optional striking sparring and BJJ rolling.”
“I personally owe Lorenzo Clark the head Muay Thai coach everything and has made my passion for Muay Thai even stronger has been a mentor and a and gone above and beyond as a coach.”
“Best place to learn self defense, the instructors here are top level with many years of experience in BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai and conditioning stop by and check them out!”
Other martial arts here
“I personally owe Lorenzo Clark the head Muay Thai coach everything and has made my passion for Muay Thai even stronger has been a mentor and a and gone above and beyond as a coach.”
“Best place to learn self defense, the instructors here are top level with many years of experience in BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai and conditioning stop by and check them out!”
“Jeff and Brian are the best in the business at getting fighters ready for battle in both jiu jitsu and mma.”
“I highly recommend if you want to either learn for the first time or advance your traing in BJJ, Muay Thai, boxing, mma or all the above come to this gym you won't regret it.”
“Best place to learn self defense, the instructors here are top level with many years of experience in BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai and conditioning stop by and check them out!”
What members say
“Had the privilege to roll with a purple belt and the instructor (black belt) Had great technical rolls with both guys.”
“They have a great way of breaking down techniques and making them easy to understand, which is really helpful for beginners like me.”
“Best place to learn self defense, the instructors here are top level with many years of experience in BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai and conditioning stop by and check them out!”
“Gym is nice and clean, big mat, plenty of bags for boxing, and a really good group of members.”
“This gym is more than just a place to come and get a work out it's a family and I've been accepted and treated amazing since I've joined.”
From the reviews
Carlson Gracie Aurora is the best place to train in. I personally owe all my gratitude and respect to this place for not only giving me a place to train but teaching me how to stay dedicated to all my goals. Jeff Neal is such an amazing coach with a very vast knowledge of MMA, boxing and Brazilian ju jitsu.
Carlson Gracie North Aurora is an exceptional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym with a team of knowledgeable and experienced instructors, including Brian Bishop and Jeff Neal. Both of them are highly skilled and dedicated to helping their students reach their full potential.
I’ve been a member of this gym for 5+ years so I’m obviously very happy with it. I love the classes consisting of technique training and then the optional striking sparring and BJJ rolling. The people are great as well. MMA people are kind, hard working, and very helpful.
Been taking my 7 year old son for boxing and jujitsu for about a month now. Brain and Pearson are awesome with kids. Gym is nice and clean, big mat, plenty of bags for boxing, and a really good group of members. Price was excellent also!!!
New to kickboxing? Start at Carlson Gracie MMA
Carlson Gracie MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Carlson Gracie MMA
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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