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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Chicago, 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
- 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 chicagomma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 312-219-3095
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11:45 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11:45 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11:45 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11:45 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:45 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Coming from a more workout focused gym its a different experience holding pads and light sparring opposed to just bag work.”
“This gym strikes a great balance between serious training and a welcoming atmosphere, making it an awesome place for both beginners and more experienced fighters.”
“He studies my style when sparring and gives direct feedback on what i can do better such as a right hook block and left kick counter move.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete or to be a better you, Chicago MMA offers it all.”
“Since my start, ive become more confident and knowledgeable in both brazilian jiu jitsu and muay thai kickboxing.”
Other martial arts here
“Since my start, ive become more confident and knowledgeable in both brazilian jiu jitsu and muay thai kickboxing.”
“More than half of my life (12 years+) with Misho and Chicago MMA and I can testify that this is the best MMA gym in Chicago.”
“Since my start, ive become more confident and knowledgeable in both brazilian jiu jitsu and muay thai kickboxing.”
What members say
“The head coach Misho at Chicago MMA has a great BJJ philosophy which makes it very applicable to MMA.”
“This gym strikes a great balance between serious training and a welcoming atmosphere, making it an awesome place for both beginners and more experienced fighters.”
“Some classes are more technical work while others can be more conditioning… couldn’t recommend a better gym to join.”
“Most other BJJ gyms around Chicago are 90% ground based and focus on GI training, teaching lots of complex collar chokes which have no application outside of BJJ GI competitions.”
“The gym is clean, has lockers, is never too hot, and is very welcoming.”
“This gym strikes a great balance between serious training and a welcoming atmosphere, making it an awesome place for both beginners and more experienced fighters.”
From the reviews
Ive been coming to this gym for over 4 months and have all great things to say about the instructors, the students, and the facilities/equipment. They have a frequent and flexible class schedule where i can train 7 times a week morning and night.
Legit BJJ blackbelt & Muay Thai instruction, coupled with a very welcoming environment. Classes are structured & build upon prior concepts. The facilities are well maintained, there is a nice, up to date work out area (weights, kettlebells, TRx, etc) with showers & towel service to boot!
I have been around an MMA gym environment before, and it had its issues. But I cannot say the same thing here. I got the 2 week trial deal, and was planning on checking some other places out originally; but now at the end of the 2 weeks I cannot help be feel like this is a place I can see calling home.
The head coach Misho at Chicago MMA has a great BJJ philosophy which makes it very applicable to MMA. He teaches a 50/50 mix between stand-up and ground based training and has No-Gi classes every day.
New to kickboxing? Start at Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts 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 Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
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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