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POW! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School
4.9 ★★★★★ 204 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Chicago, Illinois
Stylish workout facility featuring boxing, kickboxing & marital arts training for adults & kids.
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule powgymchicago.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 312-681-7734
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We’ve been bringing our son to Pow Gym for kids and youth classes for almost seven years now, and it’s been a fantastic experience from the start.”
“I’m stronger, moving better, and actually consistent for the first time in years.”
“My fiance and I did semi personal training here for ~6 months before we moved and regret not finding POW earlier.”
“Now a high school sophomore, he still looks forward to training there and continues to find it both enjoyable and inspiring.”
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What members say
“I have received personal strength training from POW where found Coach Andrew to be emphatic and knowledgeable.”
“Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their functional strength in a welcoming and motivating space!”
“If you’re looking for a place that feels personal and delivers results without the big-gym chaos, this is it.”
“The gym is clean, organized, and everyone is so friendly and helpful.”
“He likes all the instructors and has gained confidence, along with the speed and strength.”
“The environment at Pow Gym is positive and supportive, and the coaches are truly dedicated, they make every session enjoyable while helping the kids grow.”
From the reviews
I’ve been doing semi-private training sessions at POW! Gym for a couple of months now and it’s easily the best fitness experience I’ve had. The owner and all of the trainers are very friendly and motivating. The semi-private format is perfect.
POW is woman-owned and that is so rare in the fitness world. The gym is clean, organized, and everyone is so friendly and helpful. I enjoy the group fitness classes.
I have been coming to POW for almost two years. After training with Lizzi for a few months, I knew it was the perfect gym for me. It has been difficult watching my parents age and have energy and mobility issues, and now that I'm in my 40s, I have decided that I really don't want that for myself.
We’ve been bringing our son to Pow Gym for kids and youth classes for almost seven years now, and it’s been a fantastic experience from the start. They offer great drop-off programs that keep younger kids active and engaged - the superhero training classes are a favorite!
New to kickboxing? Start at POW! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School
POW! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School 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 POW! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School
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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