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Wrecking Ball MMA
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Gurnee, 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 wreckingballmmateam.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (224) 637-3329
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches work with all skill levels and try to make you feel comfortable if you're new to everything.”
“He has travelled to Thailand repeatedly to learn and train Thai Boxing; as such his knowledge of the art is unparalleled for Northern Illinois.”
“He has travelled to Thailand repeatedly to learn and train Thai Boxing; as such his knowledge of the art is unparalleled for Northern Illinois.”
Other martial arts here
“He has travelled to Thailand repeatedly to learn and train Thai Boxing; as such his knowledge of the art is unparalleled for Northern Illinois.”
“In addition to standing out at those two art forms, he shows a love and knowledge for Judo, boxing, and wrestling.”
“From training for a professional fight (Western boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ/no-GI grappling, MMA) to child classes.”
“From training for a professional fight (Western boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ/no-GI grappling, MMA) to child classes.”
What members say
“Signed up for 2 month and was one of the most fundamental trainings ive done, great gym great coaching staff and great fighters.”
“Energetic environment, awesome people, and some very brutal amazing workouts and training going on here.”
“Signed up for 2 month and was one of the most fundamental trainings ive done, great gym great coaching staff and great fighters.”
“The people that attend are friendly and welcoming, and the space is clean and well organized.”
From the reviews
This gym is fantastic. Best Muay Thai classes I've been a part of, the people there are nice, and it offers all of the best martial arts disciplines (in my opinion). Great selection, great flexibility with scheduling, great instructing, great value. 10/10 recommend
Clint Blackburn is the heart and soul of this place. He is a well thought out, articulate instructor. His gift to convey instructions cannot be understated. I have tried many "MMA gyms" They lack the gentle kindness and good hearted nature that Clint possesses. It is refreshing and a pleasure to learn from him.
Great people, great coaches, and class schedules are at good times. Everyone is very welcoming no matter your skill level.
Great place to train or get a real good workout. The coaches work with all skill levels and try to make you feel comfortable if you're new to everything. It's a friendly environment. Love going here.
New to kickboxing? Start at Wrecking Ball MMA
Wrecking Ball MMA 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 Wrecking Ball MMA
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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