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Valle Flow Striking (VFS) Academy: MMA, Kickboxing & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bensenville, 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
- Website & schedule app.clubworx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 630-635-3440
The classes they run
“Good place for training some basic Muay thai and striking and drilling”
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“Good place for training some basic Muay thai and striking and drilling”
“If you’re looking to become a pro in MMA, this is the place to be!”
“During the summer, We love to be here for kid's learn self defence.”
What members say
“My time living in Chicagoland area, practices here have been stellar under Mike's world class coaching and Pierra's business direction.”
“Clean and Neat Gym for our kid. During the summer, We love to be here for kid's learn self defence.”
“The gym overall is legit, from the head coach & staff to the fighters, everyone is welcoming and supportive.”
From the reviews
By far the best MMA gym in the state of Illinois. Good reason why both Roufusport and JacksonWink themselves recommended this place to me, not to mention their high output of UFC champions.
The gym overall is legit, from the head coach & staff to the fighters, everyone is welcoming and supportive. I work privately with Jose Ferreira, and I’ve been to several gyms and trained with many different coaches.
Coach Mike is top of the top. He knows exactly how to pass on his knowledge in a clear and effective way. Very professional great attitude, and real experience you can feel on the mat. High level training great atmosphere, and serious results. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to truly learn and improve.
I trained with Mike 12 years ago.He had his gym in weslaco tx, Very good trainer and person. I learned things from him and greatly appreciate all his teachings.well recommended trainer. HATS OFF TO HIM.
New to kickboxing? Start at Valle Flow Striking (VFS) Academy: MMA, Kickboxing & Fitness
Valle Flow Striking (VFS) Academy: MMA, Kickboxing & Fitness 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Valle Flow Striking (VFS) Academy: MMA, Kickboxing & 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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