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Peoria Athletic Club Martial Arts Academy
4.5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Peoria Heights, 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
- 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 peoriaathleticclub.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 309-672-3090
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There is boxing, kickboxing, BJJ, judo, MMA, wrestling, and kids classes at three locations that you get access to with one monthly membership.”
“I would recommended it to anyone from beginners to advanced students, who want to learn from truly honorable and caring cadre.”
“One of the best parts of doing jiu-jitsu is that many schools like this one are very open to having you drop in for a class or an open mat when you travel.”
“I train nearly every day of the week as I am an avid competitor in Brazilian JiuJitsu, and whenever I am in the Peoria area I make it a point to train here.”
“Peplow teaches my step sons kids jiu jitsu class and my oldest daughter has been attending muay thai since ahe was 14.”
“There is boxing, kickboxing, BJJ, judo, MMA, wrestling, and kids classes at three locations that you get access to with one monthly membership.”
Other martial arts here
“Peplow teaches my step sons kids jiu jitsu class and my oldest daughter has been attending muay thai since ahe was 14.”
“There is boxing, kickboxing, BJJ, judo, MMA, wrestling, and kids classes at three locations that you get access to with one monthly membership.”
“There is boxing, kickboxing, BJJ, judo, MMA, wrestling, and kids classes at three locations that you get access to with one monthly membership.”
“One of the best parts of doing jiu-jitsu is that many schools like this one are very open to having you drop in for a class or an open mat when you travel.”
“A great way to improve your health, self confidence, and to learn self defense!”
What members say
“Shaun is a passionate coach who gives great instruction, very friendly and welcoming members.”
“I would recommended it to anyone from beginners to advanced students, who want to learn from truly honorable and caring cadre.”
“Nice, clean facility, easy to find.”
“A great way to improve your health, self confidence, and to learn self defense!”
“Shaun is a passionate coach who gives great instruction, very friendly and welcoming members.”
From the reviews
World class martial arts with a family friendly environment. The instructors are very knowledgeable and kind. A great way to improve your health, self confidence, and to learn self defense!
Highly recommend this gym, if you are considering joining or just want to try it out don't hesitate to reach out to them! Shaun is a passionate coach who gives great instruction, very friendly and welcoming members.
This is an amazing stress relieving experience!! I was going through a rough time recently and being in class made me forget about everything I was dealing with. I like how trainer Alex would correct/adjust me when I wasn't doing a move or exercise right and encouraged me when I had it correct.
One of the best parts of doing jiu-jitsu is that many schools like this one are very open to having you drop in for a class or an open mat when you travel. These guys were great. Great locations and a welcoming atmosphere. We saw the Peoria gym and the Morton gym.
New to kickboxing? Start at Peoria Athletic Club Martial Arts Academy
Peoria Athletic Club Martial Arts Academy 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 Peoria Athletic Club Martial Arts Academy
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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