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Spartan Mixed Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cary, Illinois

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes Private lessons Competition team Affiliated

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.

Gym offering boxing and kickboxing classes, as well as personal training.

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
  • 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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • 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 spartanboxfit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 815-687-4635

Hours

Monday 9:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 9:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 6–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday 10 am–12 pm

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 Spartan Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Other programs offered as well kids, programs as well as Kickboxing classes also a fully equipped workout area with all the equipment you will need for a total workout.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 7 mentions

“Other programs offered as well kids, programs as well as Kickboxing classes also a fully equipped workout area with all the equipment you will need for a total workout.”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing

“UPDATE: amazing all women’s class tonight!”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The community/atmosphere/people are amazing and it's a welcoming place, whether you're brand new to boxing or more advanced, whether you're a kid or an adult.”

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🤜 Sparring

“If you are looking to spar or eventually join the team of fighters.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“If you want to compete, you can do that.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Dianne Buettner, the General Manager, complements this with over 13 years of experience in boxing, Muay Thai, coaching, and gym management.”

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🥊 Boxing 31 mentions

“We have been taking our 6 year old daughter here for the past few months and Spartan Boxing has done an incredible job teaching her the skills of boxing while also keeping it fun.”

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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 Spartan Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Dianne Buettner, the General Manager, complements this with over 13 years of experience in boxing, Muay Thai, coaching, and gym management.”

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🥊 Boxing 31 mentions

“We have been taking our 6 year old daughter here for the past few months and Spartan Boxing has done an incredible job teaching her the skills of boxing while also keeping it fun.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or pursue competitive boxing, Spartan Boxing & Fitness offers top-notch training in a supportive community setting.”

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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 50 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“The community/atmosphere/people are amazing and it's a welcoming place, whether you're brand new to boxing or more advanced, whether you're a kid or an adult.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“The workouts are challenging for any level and you will get a great workout.”

💦 killer cardio workout 3 mentions

“The workouts are challenging for any level and you will get a great workout.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 8 mentions

“The space is clean, well kept, music selection is amazing, and there’s just a good atmosphere overall.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I, As a women, am always put off by boxing clubs or gyms as it can be a “meat market”.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 11 mentions

“The community/atmosphere/people are amazing and it's a welcoming place, whether you're brand new to boxing or more advanced, whether you're a kid or an adult.”

From the reviews

I would highly recommend this gym to everyone. This is not your typical boxing gym it stands a head and shoulders above the rest because of the awesome very experienced trainers and many other reasons as listed below.

★★★★★ — Genaro, Oct 2023

I can’t say enough great things about the gym. Let me start by saying the coaches/trainers are phenomenal! If you’re looking for a pristine gym? You have found the right spot. It’s always clean and equipment ready to use. The coaches/trainers ooze with positive vibes.

★★★★★ — Rafael, Nov 2023

We have been taking our 6 year old daughter here for the past few months and Spartan Boxing has done an incredible job teaching her the skills of boxing while also keeping it fun. She loves coming here and has developed a serious passion for boxing. The coaches are very experienced, knowledgeable, and approachable.

★★★★★ — Michael, Nov 2023

I’ve been training at Spartan Boxing & Fitness for quite some time now, and I can’t speak highly enough about this place. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated, ensuring that every session is both challenging and rewarding.

★★★★★ — Frankygreenwich, May 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts

Spartan Mixed Martial Arts 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts

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 Spartan Mixed Martial Arts

760 Industrial Dr Unit A, Cary, IL60013

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