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Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL
4.7 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Evanston, Illinois
Boxing gym offering classes, personal training, and a nonintimidating environment.
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
- 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 northsideboxingfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 773-546-8217
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“I can’t say enough great things about Northside Boxing and Fitness in Evanston—especially Coach Jake’s kickboxing classes.”
“I've been taking womens boxing classes for about a year now!”
“Very patient given that my friend and I were beginners, and originally we were hesitant to come given that boxing gyms are very male dominant, however we had the best time ever.”
“Shoutout to coaches Jake, Marius, George for their Muay Thai and Dutch K1 programs.”
“He’s the rare coach who combines a very high-level traditional martial arts background (Taekwondo) with years of real experience on the mats training kickboxing and Muay Thai.”
“Very patient given that my friend and I were beginners, and originally we were hesitant to come given that boxing gyms are very male dominant, however we had the best time ever.”
Other martial arts here
“He’s the rare coach who combines a very high-level traditional martial arts background (Taekwondo) with years of real experience on the mats training kickboxing and Muay Thai.”
“Very patient given that my friend and I were beginners, and originally we were hesitant to come given that boxing gyms are very male dominant, however we had the best time ever.”
“Whether you’re a hobbyist, want to learn self-defense, or want to become a fighter, this is the place to be.”
What members say
“There are a wide variety of coaches for the classes (including women, some of whom are pro boxers) AND they can connect you with a great personal trainer if you want one.”
“The environment is inclusive and welcoming, the coaches and training partners are very encouraging and helpful, you can tell everyone here genuinely wants to see each other grow!”
“His style is unique because he’s figured out how to blend traditional techniques into a kickboxing base in a way that actually translates into kickboxing competition.”
“This is a solid gym with great equipment.”
“Affordable prices, great community inside the gym in a good area and great coaches.”
“Some gyms are not mixed gender, but I have to say that this is one of the most female-friendly gyms in the area!”
From the reviews
I've been taking womens boxing classes for about a year now! And I only wished I started earlier. I've never taken classes before and in just a year I have learned a lot because of our trainers. Shelly & Ewan are the best.
If You are looking for a real deal boxing gym, look no further than Northside Boxing and Fitness Evanston! Whether You are looking for Boxing, Muay Thai, Balintawak Arnis or looking to get in a workout lifting You won’t be disappointed.
If I could give 6 stars to this place I would, and no, I'm not being paid to write this I'm just really happy here lol. Before I came here, I essentially had no experience with personal fitness at all. I can happily say that, after a year of going here, I'm in the best physical shape I've been in my entire life!
This is a solid gym with great equipment. I’ve been training with Coach Jake for a while now, and he’s been great—especially if you’re interested in Dutch kickboxing. He explains techniques clearly and is always patient and supportive with his students.
New to kickboxing? Start at Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL
Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL 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 Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL
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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