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The Strength Academy LLC
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Decatur, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thestrengthacademydecatur.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (217) 853-1630
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 AM, 4–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 AM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Strength Academy is a place where you feel welcomed into the family, whether you are experienced or a beginner in whatever you choose to train.”
“The gym offers Brazilian Jiujitsu, self-defense, boxing, circuit training, powerlifting, weight training, and private lessons.”
“The gym offers Brazilian Jiujitsu, self-defense, boxing, circuit training, powerlifting, weight training, and private lessons.”
“The gym offers Brazilian Jiujitsu, self-defense, boxing, circuit training, powerlifting, weight training, and private lessons.”
“Amazing place for kids or adults to learn Jiu Jitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“The gym offers Brazilian Jiujitsu, self-defense, boxing, circuit training, powerlifting, weight training, and private lessons.”
“The gym offers Brazilian Jiujitsu, self-defense, boxing, circuit training, powerlifting, weight training, and private lessons.”
“The gym offers Brazilian Jiujitsu, self-defense, boxing, circuit training, powerlifting, weight training, and private lessons.”
What members say
“The Strength Academy is a place where you feel welcomed into the family, whether you are experienced or a beginner in whatever you choose to train.”
“The Strength Academy is a place where you feel welcomed into the family, whether you are experienced or a beginner in whatever you choose to train.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend The Strength Academy! The prices are great. The coaches are friendly and knowledgeable and the atmosphere is conducive to success! The gym offers Brazilian Jiujitsu, self-defense, boxing, circuit training, powerlifting, weight training, and private lessons.
The Strength Academy is a place where you feel welcomed into the family, whether you are experienced or a beginner in whatever you choose to train. It is a one stop shop for so many things, weight training, BJJ, one on ones, boxing. They have trained professionals in health and exercise.
Very welcoming group here! Amazing place for kids or adults to learn Jiu Jitsu. Mike and Mel are both very knowledgeable and are genuinely passionate about helping folks reach their goals. Great place for beginners too!!
Awesome place for BJJ. Very clear and professional instructor and as a first timer felt very welcomed.
New to kickboxing? Start at The Strength Academy LLC
The Strength Academy LLC 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 The Strength Academy LLC
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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