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Rocky's Dojo & Gym Inc
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Sugar Grove, Illinois
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- 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 rockysdojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 630-466-7414
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 1–5 pm |
The classes they run
“Rocky is an extremely hands-on Master karate teacher and has a great rapport with various ages ranging from very young children, all the way up to adults.”
“Whether you're an expert or have no experience, Rocky's is a place you will thrive.”
“We enjoy the karate tournaments very much; my son's favorite part of the tournaments is the sparring competition.”
“We enjoy the karate tournaments very much; my son's favorite part of the tournaments is the sparring competition.”
Other martial arts here
“Edit: I applaud the owner of this establishment for maintaining the integrity of martial progression by dismissing the self promoted Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor.”
“My boys have been going to Rocky's Dojo and Gym for karate classes since they were seven years old.”
What members say
“Whether you're an expert or have no experience, Rocky's is a place you will thrive.”
“Master Ron (Rocky's Father) also has a great energy and works so well with the kids.”
“They are great with children.”
“We enjoy the karate tournaments very much; my son's favorite part of the tournaments is the sparring competition.”
“The instructors are extremely friendly and truly care about you growing and becoming a better mixed martial artist.”
From the reviews
Rocky's Dojo has been a great place for my kids taking karate. The sensi's have plenty of experience and are great people. Master Rocky brings so much energy to every class as well as all the classes he teaches. Master Ron (Rocky's Father) also has a great energy and works so well with the kids.
My boys have been going to Rocky's Dojo and Gym for karate classes since they were seven years old. They are now twelve years old and are third degree brown belts. Rocky is an extremely hands-on Master karate teacher and has a great rapport with various ages ranging from very young children, all the way up to adults.
Rocky’s Dojo provides a great atmosphere, with amazing and talented instructors, the classes are good for a variety of skill levels and fitness goals! I came in to the dojo knowing nothing about mma, now I have learned so much in a short amount of time, it’s so much fun and I would extremely recommend it to anybody…
Edit: I applaud the owner of this establishment for maintaining the integrity of martial progression by dismissing the self promoted Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor. I have since retracted my poor review of this establishment.
New to kickboxing? Start at Rocky's Dojo & Gym Inc
Rocky's Dojo & Gym Inc 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 Rocky's Dojo & Gym Inc
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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