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Mission MMA & Fitness

4.9 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Chicago, Illinois

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes

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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
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  • Website & schedule missionmmachicago.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 312-285-2423

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6:30–9 am, 5:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6–8 am, 12–1 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 7–9 am, 5:30–8:30 pm
Friday 7–8 am, 5:30–7 pm
Saturday 8 am–2:30 pm
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 Mission MMA & Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Everything you need Under One Roof and it's clean and he's a real coaches you can check their lineage my son does their kids class”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing

“Coach Sydney's women's-only classes are perfect to launch yourself into the world of BJJ - she's so patient, fierce, and knowledgeable.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Members span a wide variety of skill levels, ranging from professional fighter to absolute beginner, yet everyone welcomes anyone eager to learn and improve.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 7 mentions

“I've been going to this Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in West Town Chicago for a while now, and it's literally changed my life.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp

“I have attended their "better than bootcamp" class time after time and always leave knowing I got a great workout, worked hard, and had fun with my friends.”

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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 Mission MMA & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 7 mentions

“I've been going to this Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in West Town Chicago for a while now, and it's literally changed my life.”

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🏟️ MMA 11 mentions

“Mission MMA has great facilities, ample parking, and is a beautiful new gym.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“I've been going to this Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in West Town Chicago for a while now, and it's literally changed my life.”

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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 85 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Great instructors and the people who attend the classes are nice and friendly.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Members span a wide variety of skill levels, ranging from professional fighter to absolute beginner, yet everyone welcomes anyone eager to learn and improve.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“I have attended their "better than bootcamp" class time after time and always leave knowing I got a great workout, worked hard, and had fun with my friends.”

💦 killer cardio workout 5 mentions

“I have attended their "better than bootcamp" class time after time and always leave knowing I got a great workout, worked hard, and had fun with my friends.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 10 mentions

“The facilities are always spotless and well cared for, which shows how much pride the gym takes in creating a safe, professional environment.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“Coach Sydney's women's-only classes are perfect to launch yourself into the world of BJJ - she's so patient, fierce, and knowledgeable.”

From the reviews

Honestly, I'm OBSESSED with Mission MMA!! I've been going to this Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in West Town Chicago for a while now, and it's literally changed my life. First of all, the coaches are AMAZING.

★★★★★ — Patricia, Feb 2025

I have nothing but good things to say about Mission MMA! For those wondering what a kickboxing session looks like, they are group classes that rarely number below double digits in the afternoon and evening sessions. Classes last about an hour in total.

★★★★★ — Alex, Mar 2026

This gym is the real deal. From the moment you step in, the staff and members make you feel welcome, and the atmosphere is both motivating and supportive. The coaching is on another level.

★★★★★ — Reshma, Sep 2025

I had a brief stint training here when I lived in Chicago, and I truly can’t say enough positive things about my experience. Great people, great community, and an amazing atmosphere. The coach is phenomenal, and the gym is always very clean and organized.

★★★★★ — Tj, May 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Mission MMA & Fitness

Mission MMA & Fitness 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Mission MMA & 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.

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 Mission MMA & Fitness

1620 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL60612

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