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Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs in Illinois

16 of the 1,220 martial arts schools we track in Illinois have fat loss programs. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.

16schools
14cities
1,220schools statewide

Martial arts training burns between 500 and 1,000 calories per hour while building lean muscle mass. Schools in this section offer targeted fitness boot camps, kickboxing conditioning, or high-intensity sparring sessions focused on body fat reduction. Before enrolling, verify whether classes include heart-rate monitoring or nutrition coaching alongside workouts.

Granite City 2

  1. HeadNodHQ

    2119 Pontoon Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

    wed, 13 may 2026 19:32

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Headnod HQ

    2119 Pontoon Rd, Granite City, IL 62040-4015

    wed, 13 may 2026 19:32

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Granite City

North Aurora 2

  1. Carlson Gracie MMA

    190 Butterfield Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542-1353

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Jin Martial Arts Academy

    728 Butterfield Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542-1412

    Kids classes
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Collinsville 1

  1. Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing

    123 W Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234-3001

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Collinsville

Glen Ellyn 1

  1. Dupage Krav Maga

    22W580 Poss St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-3507

    tuesday & thursday at 7pm

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Glen Ellyn

Jerseyville 1

  1. HeadNod Training Center-Jerseyville

    804 Tri Point Ln., Jerseyville, IL 62052

    wed, 13 may 2026 19:32

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Lincoln 1

  1. Lincoln Taekwondo

    1200 Woodlawn Rd, Lincoln, IL 62656

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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Lincolnwood 1

  1. Ultimate Martial Arts

    3922 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712-1028

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lincolnwood

Morris 1

  1. Carlson Gracie MMA

    1715 Division St, Morris, IL 60450

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Morris

New Lenox 1

  1. Jbma Training Grounds

    12510 W Harvey Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451-3275

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All New Lenox

Plainfield 1

  1. SUDA International Training Center

    23808 W Andrew Rd, Plainfield, IL 60585

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Plainfield

Rolling Meadows 1

  1. HK Martial Arts

    3124 Kirchoff Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-1820

    mon-fri 2:30 to 8pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Rolling Meadows

Skokie 1

  1. Next Level Martial Arts and Fitness

    4031 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076-3453

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Skokie

Wilmington 1

  1. River Valley Defensive Arts

    110 S Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481-1372

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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Woodridge 1

  1. 9Round Kickboxing Fitness

    1001 75th St Ste 161B, Woodridge, IL 60517

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Woodridge
Check facility requirements beforehand, as some high-intensity conditioning programs require a baseline physical evaluation or mandatory supportive gear like wraps and heart rate monitors.

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Good to know

How fast can I expect to lose body fat with martial arts?

Most students training 3 to 4 times per week experience a safe body fat loss rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week when combined with a proper diet. High-energy classes like Muay Thai or cardio kickboxing burn 600 to 900 calories per hour. Visible changes in body composition generally show within 6 to 8 weeks of consistent attendance.

Which martial arts style is best for burning body fat?

Muay Thai, cardio kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) offer the highest caloric expenditure per session. Kickboxing and Muay Thai rely on continuous explosive striking drills that elevate heart rates into the fat-burning zone. BJJ sparring provides high-resistance full-body effort, burning up to 800 calories per hour.

How much do martial arts weight loss programs cost?

Unlimited monthly memberships for fitness-focused martial arts classes range from $120 to $220 per month. Dedicated 6-week or 8-week body transformation challenges cost between $250 and $450 upfront, usually covering group coaching, meal planning guides, and initial body composition scans.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Illinois can browse 16 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Illinois should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 16 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.