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Kickboxing Classes in Illinois
229 kickboxing gyms across 122 cities in Illinois — including 122 with a free trial, 163 beginner-friendly, and 181 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
From high-energy cardio kickboxing to muay thai and competitive kickboxing, Illinois has a gym for every reason people train: a fun workout and weight loss, stress relief, self-defense, confidence, kids' and women's classes, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in — all fitness levels are welcome, and your first class is where everyone starts.
Cities in Illinois
- Chicago
- Arlington Heights
- Bloomington
- Lombard
- Naperville
- Des Plaines
- Evanston
- Wheeling
- Aurora
- Buffalo Grove
- Elgin
- Niles
- Oswego
- Palatine
- Plainfield
- Schaumburg
- South Elgin
- Urbana
- Collinsville
- Countryside
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Edwardsville
- Elmhurst
- Glenview
- Grayslake
- Gurnee
- Hanover Park
- Huntley
- Joliet
- Mattoon
- Mokena
- Moline
- New Lenox
- Northbrook
- Northfield
- Orland Park
- Palos Heights
- Peoria
- Peoria Heights
- Roselle
- Springfield
- Westmont
- Wheaton
- Alsip
- Antioch
- Bartlett
- Belleville
- Bensenville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Carbondale
- Cary
- Champaign
- Charleston
- Crest Hill
- Decatur
- Deerfield
- Downers Grove
- East Peoria
- East St. Louis
- Elk Grove Village
- Evergreen Park
- Fairview Heights
- Fox River Grove
- Freeport
- Fremont
- Galesburg
- Geneseo
- Gilberts
- Glen Ellyn
- Godfrey
- Herrin
- Hickory Hills
- Highland
- Hinsdale
- Homewood
- Lake Bluff
- Lansing
- Libertyville
- Lisle
- Lockport
- Loves Park
- Machesney Park
- Manteno
- Marion
- Maryville
- McHenry
- Morris
- Morton Grove
- Mt Zion
- Mundelein
- Normal
- Norris City
- North Aurora
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Palos Hills
- Park Ridge
- Princeton
- Riverside
- Robbins
- Rockford
- Rolling Meadows
- Roscoe
- Round Lake
- Schiller Park
- Silvis
- Skokie
- St. Charles
- Streamwood
- Sugar Grove
- Villa Park
- Volo
- Warrenville
- Wauconda
- Waukegan
- Westchester
- Wilmette
- Wood River
- York
- Zion
Featured kickboxing gyms in Illinois
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Illinois ranking →
Maryville Muay Thai & Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Members-only gym specializing in muay thai, a combat sport from Thailand.
American Martial Arts Academy - Naperville
5 ★★★★★ 351 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Arctic Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Spacious gym focusing on boxing, kickboxing and martial arts classes held in a clean space.
Title Boxing Club Chicago Lincoln Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Fitness classes featuring heavy bag workouts, kickboxing and strength training, led by high-energy instructors.
Pedigo Submission Fighting Bloomington
5 ★★★★★ 300 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dominion MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 273 reviews
More ways to train in Illinois
- Best kickboxing gyms in Illinois — the state-wide ranking
- Kickboxing for beginners — 163 beginner-friendly gyms in Illinois, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen kickboxing — 181 gyms in Illinois with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 122 gyms in Illinois offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's kickboxing — 31 gyms in Illinois with women's classes
- Browse kickboxing class types — cardio kickboxing, beginner, kids', women's, private, sparring, competition team and more
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Kickboxing programs in Illinois
Find the class that fits — whether you're after a cardio workout, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
- 🧒 Kids Kickboxing in Illinois
- 🌱 Beginners in Illinois
- 🥊 Boxing in Illinois
- 🔥 Cardio Kickboxing in Illinois
- 👤 Private Lessons in Illinois
- 🏆 Competition Team in Illinois
- 🦵 Muay Thai in Illinois
- 🤜 Sparring in Illinois
- 💪 Women's Kickboxing in Illinois
- ⚡ Kickboxing Bootcamp in Illinois
- ✨ Teens Kickboxing in Illinois
Other martial arts trained in Illinois
Most kickboxing gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Illinois gyms teach under the same roof.
Kickboxing in Illinois: common questions
- How many kickboxing gyms are in Illinois?
- Our directory lists 229 kickboxing gyms across 122 cities in Illinois. The cities with the most are Chicago (37), Arlington Heights (5), Bloomington (5).
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Illinois?
- Among Illinois gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $60–$130 (median around $93). Prices vary by gym and how often you train, and many don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Illinois?
- Yes — 122 gyms in Illinois advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids do kickboxing in Illinois?
- Absolutely — kickboxing welcomes all fitness levels. 163 Illinois gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 181 run kids' or teen programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym pushes newcomers into hard sparring before they're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start kickboxing?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape, whether you're after a cardio workout or the real craft. Sparring is optional, builds up gradually, and a good gym never throws beginners into it; the coach controls the contact and keeps it safe. Beginners classes drill the basics on pads and bags so you build skill at your own pace.