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Striking Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Wauconda, Illinois
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
- 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 strikingart.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 224-360-0722
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a fighter interested in competing or someone looking for a great workout, Striking Arts is for you.”
“My sons are in kickboxing and karate and now they offer kids and adults yoga.”
“He instructs many of his classes and whether you're a fighter or a beginner, he cares about seeing your skill set improve.”
“Really good gym for muay thai,kickboxing, boxing,etc with really good coaches and really cool people there 10/10 would recommend”
“Really good gym for muay thai,kickboxing, boxing,etc with really good coaches and really cool people there 10/10 would recommend”
Other martial arts here
“Really good gym for muay thai,kickboxing, boxing,etc with really good coaches and really cool people there 10/10 would recommend”
“Really good gym for muay thai,kickboxing, boxing,etc with really good coaches and really cool people there 10/10 would recommend”
“My sons are in kickboxing and karate and now they offer kids and adults yoga.”
“In addition to training kickboxing or learning self defense, the Striking Arts community truly makes each member feel like part of a team.”
What members say
“Coach Kyle and the Striking Arts team offer great instruction and coaching for fighters of all levels.”
“He instructs many of his classes and whether you're a fighter or a beginner, he cares about seeing your skill set improve.”
“Whether you’re a fighter interested in competing or someone looking for a great workout, Striking Arts is for you.”
“Whether you’re a fighter interested in competing or someone looking for a great workout, Striking Arts is for you.”
From the reviews
Coach Kyle is truly one of the best striking coaches in the game. He cares about his students, their families and is a martial artist to the core. He instructs many of his classes and whether you're a fighter or a beginner, he cares about seeing your skill set improve.
We have been going here (at previous location first) for years. My sons are in kickboxing and karate and now they offer kids and adults yoga. It is a very nice facility run but a very professional world champion kick boxer.
A+++ Can't say enough about Striking Arts, from beginner to advanced, you can't go wrong! A great workout and Kyle is an excellent teacher
Coach Kyle and the Striking Arts team offer great instruction and coaching for fighters of all levels. Whether you’re a fighter interested in competing or someone looking for a great workout, Striking Arts is for you.
New to kickboxing? Start at Striking Arts Academy
Striking 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 Striking 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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