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United Elite Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness
4.4 ★★★★☆ 31 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in DeKalb, Illinois
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
- 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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule uemmadc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (815) 508-3890
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He is a great role model for children and adults, and he works hard to make sure that his students are comfortable in his presence.”
“I started coming here roughly 2 months ago and am starting in women’s kickboxing.”
“The gym is amazing and built for everything from Jiu Jitsu to boxing.”
Other martial arts here
“The gym is amazing and built for everything from Jiu Jitsu to boxing.”
“I had no prior experience in an MMA gym, but that was no problem at all.”
“The gym is amazing and built for everything from Jiu Jitsu to boxing.”
“In my time I spent at UEMMA I learned very valuable self defense skills that I can carry into my daily life but most importantly I learned what patience, honor, and respect was.”
What members say
“Coach Villamar is one of the best people i’ve met, with that he is also a man who knows his craft and his people well.”
“My very first time being in the gym, every single person introduced themselves to me and made me feel incredibly welcomed.”
“Environment is very supportive, classes are great, this gym is practically perfect!”
From the reviews
I love this place! During a time of quarantine , the owner Erick offered free zoom classes that not only help my mental stability but also my waist line. Finishing up a 6 week regime this Friday and started seeing results week 1. United Elite is the real deal! Staff is friendly and super awesome!
This gym is hands down the best choice I have made in my life. I wish I had started sooner. The atmosphere is fantastic, everyone is welcoming and very friendly. The coach is experienced,humble and attentive. Five stars does not do this place any justice nor do the words I have to say about it.
Amazing place! My daughter just finished the youth MMA training camp. Coach Eric was amazing with the kids. He made everybody feel comfortable while still teaching fundamentals. My daughter loved it and did things she never thought she could.
I’d give it 10 stars if I could. I started coming here roughly 2 months ago and am starting in women’s kickboxing. The coaches are patient, informative and spend time with you. It’s improved my mental health and I really hope to keep improving on my skills. LGBTQ friendly.
New to kickboxing? Start at United Elite Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness
United Elite Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness 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 United Elite Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness
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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