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Victory Mixed Martial Arts - Joliet

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Joliet, Illinois

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens New

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–16) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Website & schedule victorymmaacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 630-945-4047

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Victory Mixed Martial Arts - Joliet, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 2 mentions

“The kids program is also great my nieces have been training here for a while and its amazing for their growth and development.”

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

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“I’ve had a fantastic experience training at Victory MMA Academy.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you’re an adult looking for a professional and welcoming place to learn effective self-defense, I highly recommend checking them out!”

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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 3 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The kids program is also great my nieces have been training here for a while and its amazing for their growth and development.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“From the moment I walked in, I noticed how friendly and supportive the staff and other students are, which made starting a new discipline much less intimidating.”

From the reviews

I’ve had a fantastic experience training at Victory MMA Academy. From the moment I walked in, I noticed how friendly and supportive the staff and other students are, which made starting a new discipline much less intimidating.

★★★★★ — Sergei, Apr 2026

Started training here a few years back and its been a great time learning new techniques. Tommy is a great coach that always makes everyone feel welcome. The kids program is also great my nieces have been training here for a while and its amazing for their growth and development. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Hector, Jun 2026

I really love training at victory mma ! Been training about a year now and its a Really great environment everyone is always super friendly and nice. Tommy is awesome and let's you learn at your own pace, the kids program is also really great my nieces love it !

★★★★★ — Brenda, Jun 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Victory Mixed Martial Arts - Joliet

Victory Mixed Martial Arts - Joliet 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Victory Mixed Martial Arts - Joliet

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 Victory Mixed Martial Arts - Joliet

3585 Hennepin Dr, Joliet, IL60431

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