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Northern Illinois Combat Club & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Machesney Park, Illinois
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
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 northernilcombatclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 815-708-4945
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–8 pm |
The classes they run
“My son has been boxing a little over a year with NICC, and he loves it.”
“The classes kick your ass and are great for either beginners or those ready to fight.”
“Not only are the facilities great - between the open mats and weight training, but the coaching staff is phenomenal.”
“Whether you’re looking to get healthier, increase self discipline, learn self defense, or compete competitively, this is where you wanna be.”
“The boxing and Muay Thai classes are such an amazing workout, but what really stands out is the environment.”
“My son wants to do boxing classes and I am looking to improve strength flexibility and stamina for Skateboarding.”
Other martial arts here
“The boxing and Muay Thai classes are such an amazing workout, but what really stands out is the environment.”
“My son wants to do boxing classes and I am looking to improve strength flexibility and stamina for Skateboarding.”
“I highly recommend for anyone looking to get into MMA or any of the various disciplines!”
“Whether you’re looking to get healthier, increase self discipline, learn self defense, or compete competitively, this is where you wanna be.”
What members say
“Been going to classes for 9 months now, coach's are knowledgeable and great to work with.”
“At NICC there's friendly people, a welcoming atmosphere, class variety, and the coaches are very knowledgeable and helpful.”
“The boxing and Muay Thai classes are such an amazing workout, but what really stands out is the environment.”
“Whether you’re looking to get healthier, increase self discipline, learn self defense, or compete competitively, this is where you wanna be.”
“At NICC there's friendly people, a welcoming atmosphere, class variety, and the coaches are very knowledgeable and helpful.”
From the reviews
NIIC is truly the best in the business. After training at some of the top gyms in the Northeast & moving to the Midwest, NICC is like no other. The classes are incredibly fun and challenging, and the technical instruction is far superior. I’m so excited to continue my training here!
I’ve been training here for almost a year now and I love it! The staff is friendly, the classes are fun and energetic, and I’ve already learned a lot! My stamina has gone up tremendously since I’ve started, and I will continue to support this wonderful gym.
I have never had a coach or program in my 30 years of life that had the output of knowledge, energy, drive and anything else you can name than this place has. You will leave truly wanting to come back without hesitation. This is THE GYM for EVERYONE. The strength and mobility classes alone will change anyone's life.
I moved to Machesney Park for the summer this year with my family and found this gem. Not only are the facilities great - between the open mats and weight training, but the coaching staff is phenomenal. Coach Gus (an active fighter) always motivating and focused.
New to kickboxing? Start at Northern Illinois Combat Club & Fitness
Northern Illinois Combat Club & 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 Northern Illinois Combat Club & 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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