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Progressive fighting concepts

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Freeport, Illinois

Free trial Kids & teens Women's classes

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 5–15) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
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  • Website & schedule progressivefightin.wixsite.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (815) 297-3085

Hours

Monday 5–7 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 5–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Progressive fighting concepts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 6 mentions

“All 3 of us have learned a lot, but my son's mental health has especially come a long way in terms of believing in himself and feeling more confident.”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing 5 mentions

“My husband and son are in the martial arts classes and I'm in the women's kickboxing and self-defense class.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Progressive fighting concepts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“My husband and son are in the martial arts classes and I'm in the women's kickboxing and self-defense class.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

💗 welcoming to women 5 mentions

“My husband and son are in the martial arts classes and I'm in the women's kickboxing and self-defense class.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 8 mentions

“All 3 of us have learned a lot, but my son's mental health has especially come a long way in terms of believing in himself and feeling more confident.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“My family's been taking classes at PFC for almost a year, and it's become a second home for us.”

From the reviews

My family's been taking classes at PFC for almost a year, and it's become a second home for us. My husband and son are in the martial arts classes and I'm in the women's kickboxing and self-defense class.

★★★★★ — Shelly, Jul 2025

We have been going to PFC for 4 years now and we absolutely love it. My son has learned and accomplished so much during this time. He is now a group leader and helps lower belts with his Senseis. If you have a child who needs or wants more self discipline for themselves, than this is the place!

★★★★★ — Jenna, Nov 2022

Great Dojo, Awesome Sensei's, Even Better Students. Great place to learn martial arts, self defense, and weapons. Highly recommend checking out a class, first one is FREE!!!!

★★★★★ — Cic, May 2022

Empower Growth Progressive Fighting Concepts we teach more then just kicking and punching. Students discover internal growth in themselves. Students building bonds with others. Learning to give back to their community.

★★★★★ — Nic, Jan 2026

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Your first kickboxing class at Progressive fighting concepts

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Progressive fighting concepts

26 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL61032

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