Kickboxing Classes in Chicago, IL
Chicago has 37 kickboxing gyms — including 26 with a free trial, 31 beginner-friendly, and 25 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All fitness levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
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.
TITLE Boxing Club Chicago South Loop
4.9 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chain boxing gym offering full-body workouts and a variety of classes.
Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago
5 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Clean, welcoming, friendly, no-nonsense gym offering Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing classes.
TITLE Boxing Club Chicago Wicker Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chain boxing gym offering classes for adults, teens, and kids, plus active military discounts.
POW! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School
4.9 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Stylish workout facility featuring boxing, kickboxing & marital arts training for adults & kids.
TDC MMA + Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chicago School Of Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
No-nonsense studio for martial arts instruction, including boxing, kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu & more.
9Round Kickboxing Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kickboxing-inspired fitness studio offering 30-minute circuit training workouts with trainers.
Bender Martial Arts and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sam Colonna Boxing
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chicago Muay Thai Kickboxing Club
4.7 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Training center offering Muay Thai kickboxing classes for all skill levels in a welcoming environment.
Titan Gym
4.8 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Mission MMA & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Muay Thai Chicago Aiki Training Hall
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chicago Thai Boxing Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Family-run location for Thai boxing, self-defence, fitness training, and martial arts, including classes for children.
Tone Up 2 Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Royal Boxing + MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Warrior Evolution MMA
5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Krav Maga Illinois
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Project Achilles - Mixed Martial Arts - BJJ - Muay Thai - Self Defense - Concealed Carry Licence - Kid BJJ - Kid Muay Thaï
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Hybrid Martial Arts and Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Mind Body Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Knuckleheads Boxing Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Relaxed, no-frills facility providing boxing and fitness training and sparring sessions.
Chicago Fitness Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Clean outfit offering boxing, muay thai and kickboxing classes, plus weight-training equipment.
9Round Kickboxing Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chain fitness center offering 30-minute, circuit-style kickboxing workouts.
CombatZone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu are taught at this facility, also featuring personal training.
Viking Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
9Round Kickboxing Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
EKF Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dynamite Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Chicago
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
NEWBODY90
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
SPORT Fitness Chicago
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
Southside Knockout Training
4.1 ★★★★☆ 39 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts, South Loop
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
StrikeFit Chicago
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
Meyering Fieldhouse Kickboxing & Fitness Training
Good to know in Chicago
22 of the 37 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a well-known franchise or chain (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club), members point to Title Boxing Club Chicago Lincoln Park, TITLE Boxing Club Chicago South Loop, TITLE Boxing Club Chicago Wicker Park, 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, and 2 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Bender Martial Arts and Fitness, Mission MMA & Fitness, Krav Maga Illinois, Chicago Fitness Center, and 1 more run women's kickboxing.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try kickboxing before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Title Boxing Club Chicago Lincoln Park ★★★★★ 4.8 (349)
- TITLE Boxing Club Chicago South Loop ★★★★★ 4.9 (291)
- Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago ★★★★★ 5 (196)
New to kickboxing?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and eases in slowly, with the coach controlling the contact. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Title Boxing Club Chicago Lincoln Park ★★★★★ 4.8 (349)
- TITLE Boxing Club Chicago South Loop ★★★★★ 4.9 (291)
- Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago ★★★★★ 5 (196)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Chicago
These gyms run kids' or teen classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on focus, fitness, and fun. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago ★★★★★ 5 (196)
- TITLE Boxing Club Chicago Wicker Park ★★★★★ 4.8 (243)
- POW! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School ★★★★★ 4.9 (204)
Kickboxing in Chicago: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Chicago?
- A few Chicago gyms list a membership around $130/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Chicago gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 26 of the 37 gyms in Chicago advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Title Boxing Club Chicago Lincoln Park, TITLE Boxing Club Chicago South Loop, Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Chicago?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 31 Chicago gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. You'll start with the basics on pads and bags; sparring is optional, builds up slowly, and a good gym never pressures newcomers — the coach controls the contact and keeps it safe.
- Are there kids' kickboxing classes in Chicago?
- Yes — 25 Chicago gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.