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Powerhouse Martial Arts Academy
4.3 ★★★★☆ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bloomington, 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
- 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 (ages 5–14) — 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
- 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 powerhousemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 312-358-7837
Hours
| Monday | 5–6 pm, 6:15–7:15 pm, 7:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9–10 am, 5–6 pm, 6:15–7:15 pm, 7:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:15–7:15 pm |
| Friday | 9–10 am, 5–6 pm, 6:15–7:45 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 5–6:30 pm |
The classes they run
“My sons love the kid classes too.”
“Good place to train for beginners and advanced boxers, if you're looking to get into competitive fighting this is the best place in the area.”
“They can also train a person to compete in Thai boxing or boxing competitions.”
“I’ve been going to Powerhouse for Muay Thai for a few years now and I have nothing bad to say about it.”
“when other boxing places said i didn’t have it, this place believed in me enough to where i am planning on competing again.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been going to Powerhouse for Muay Thai for a few years now and I have nothing bad to say about it.”
“when other boxing places said i didn’t have it, this place believed in me enough to where i am planning on competing again.”
“Great place to Train for competition and to get your fundamentals for boxing and jiu jitsu”
What members say
“switched from Fusion a while back, Brent and Jerry here are amazing trainers and you get serious bang for your buck.”
“Good place to train for beginners and advanced boxers, if you're looking to get into competitive fighting this is the best place in the area.”
“Definitely give it a try with their free class, I was hooked after that!”
“I've been going for a few months now and it's a great workout.”
“Great place to Train for competition and to get your fundamentals for boxing and jiu jitsu”
“Welcoming atmosphere and instructors and fellow students are knowledgeable and helpful.”
From the reviews
I have been training with Powerhouse for around three years. The instructors are amazing. Especially Dave and Brent. They train me hard. They can also train a person to compete in Thai boxing or boxing competitions. I highly recommend this gym.
Muay Thai with Brent is the best workout of my life. I have never enjoyed working out this much in the past but I actually look forward to going here! Easygoing atmosphere, everyone is very welcoming of beginners. Definitely give it a try with their free class, I was hooked after that!
I've been going for a few months now and it's a great workout. Flexible hours with morning and evening classes. Boxing and Muay Thai classes available. Kid friendly as well. Go check out a free class!
I’ve been going to Powerhouse for Muay Thai for a few years now and I have nothing bad to say about it. switched from Fusion a while back, Brent and Jerry here are amazing trainers and you get serious bang for your buck.
New to kickboxing? Start at Powerhouse Martial Arts Academy
Powerhouse Martial Arts Academy 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 Powerhouse 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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