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Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults in Illinois

45 of the 1,220 martial arts schools we track in Illinois have kickboxing classes. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.

45schools
35cities
1,220schools statewide

This section lists martial arts academies and fitness gyms that offer structured kickboxing instruction for all skill levels. Programs vary between high-intensity cardio kickboxing for conditioning and technical striking classes that incorporate heavy bag work, pad drills, and optional sparring. Before scheduling your first session, confirm whether the facility provides trial equipment or requires you to bring personal gear.

Chicago 8

  1. Benjilany Striking

    3759 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-3571

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  2. Chicago Midway Inc

    4433 S Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4051

  3. Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness

    6670 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631-1306

  4. Legacy TKD Academy

    2424 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

  5. Mind Body Defense

    4143 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613-2104

  6. TAC Karate & Fitness

    7223 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649-2806

    Karate / taekwondo
  7. Tac Karate and Fitness

    8220 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652-3329

    Karate / taekwondo
  8. Victory MMA Midway Gyms Chicago-Midway

    5101 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4205

    10:00 pm tuesday 4:00 – 10:00 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Joliet 2

  1. 11th Dimension Athletics Inc

    210 E Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432-2813

    mon 3pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
  2. Team Gladiador - Joliet

    221 Springfield Ave, Joliet, IL 60435-7653

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Roselle 2

  1. National Karate & Martial Arts

    801 E Nerge Rd, Roselle, IL 60172-4817

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  2. National Karate & Martial Arts - Bloomingdale

    660 Lake St, Roselle, IL 60172-3548

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Springfield 2

  1. American Jujitsu

    1615 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62702-4772

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  2. Springfield Karate and Fitness

    761 S Durkin Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-1311

    Monday & Wednesday 6 pm-6:45 pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Algonquin 1

  1. Illinois Martial Arts Academy

    210 Dowdle St, Algonquin, IL 60102-3557

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Arlington Heights 1

  1. Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness

    1426 E Hintz Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-2207

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Aurora 1

  1. National Karate and Martial Arts

    1649 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504-4362

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Bartlett 1

  1. National Karate & Martial Arts

    385 S Prospect Ave, Bartlett, IL 60103-4303

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Bloomington 1

  1. Powerhouse Martial Arts Academy

    11 Finance Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704-9116

    9:00am-10:00am, 6:15pm-7:15pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

Bolingbrook 1

  1. Gladiador Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

    435 N Bolingbrook Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Canton 1

  1. PAC BJJ

    411 E Maple St, Canton, IL 61520-2713

    10-11am, 12-1pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Collinsville 1

  1. Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing

    123 W Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234-3001

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

Countryside 1

  1. Invicta KickboxingX

    5230 East Ave, Countryside, IL 60525-3133

    Muay thai / kickboxing

Forest Park 1

  1. Victory Martial Arts

    1401 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130, Forest Park, IL 60130

    monday 9:00

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Highland 1

  1. Fathom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    919 Washington St, Highland, IL 62249-1644

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

La Grange 1

  1. Victory Martial Arts Countryside

    6475 Joliet Rd, La Grange, IL 60525-4200

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Lake Bluff 1

  1. Fit 2 Defend Academy

    419 W Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044-1819

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Libertyville 1

  1. Northshore Academy of Martial Arts

    281 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-1005

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Machesney Park 1

  1. Northern Illinois Combat Club and Fitness

    7007 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115-3700

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Macomb 1

  1. Royce Gracie Academy of Macomb- Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense

    1601 W Jackson St, Macomb, IL 61455

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Moline 1

  1. Tarpein's Dojo

    2004 16th St, Moline, IL 61265-3969

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Naperville 1

  1. National Karate & Martial Arts Naperville

    1795 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60565-2058

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

New Lenox 1

  1. Jbma Training Grounds

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

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Northbrook 1

  1. Brothers MMA GYM

    3425 Whirlaway Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062-6364

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Palatine 1

  1. JSM Youth Athletic Fitness Training

    709 S Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60067-7138

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Palos Heights 1

  1. Xcellent Taekwondo Center

    6501 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463-2249

    monday 8:30 am

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Peoria Heights 1

  1. Peoria Athletic Club Martial Arts Academy

    704 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616-7548

    monday kids bjj 5 - 5:45pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Petersburg 1

  1. Cunningham's Ugottawanna Martial Arts & Family Fitness Center

    120 W Antle St, Petersburg, IL 62675

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Plainfield 1

  1. SUDA International Training Center

    23808 W Andrew Rd, Plainfield, IL 60585

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Round Lake 1

  1. Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake

    655 Railroad Ave, Round Lake, IL 60073-3236

    mon-fri 3:00 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Silvis 1

  1. Ekim's Karate, Kickboxing & MMA

    405 1st Ave, Silvis, IL 61282-1036

    Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

South Elgin 1

  1. National Karate and Martial Arts

    1272 W Spring St, South Elgin, IL 60177-3304

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:36:47 +0000

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Village of Lakewood 1

  1. Illinois Martial Arts Academy

    8505 Redtail Dr, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Wilmington 1

  1. River Valley Defensive Arts

    110 S Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481-1372

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Woodridge 1

  1. 9Round Kickboxing Fitness

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

    Muay thai / kickboxing
Equipment policy: Most gyms require participants to bring their own 12–16 oz gloves and wrist wraps after the first trial class due to safety and hygiene rules.

Also in Illinois

Good to know

How much do kickboxing classes cost per month?

Unlimited monthly memberships generally range from $100 to $200 per month depending on the region and facility amenities. Individual drop-in sessions typically cost $20 to $35, while introductory offers often run $30 to $50 for three trial classes and a pair of starter gloves.

What should I wear and bring to my first kickboxing class?

Wear fitted athletic shorts or leggings and a breathable t-shirt, as loose clothing can catch during kicks. Bring a water bottle, a small sweat towel, and athletic socks or train barefoot depending on mat rules; gyms usually lend gloves for your initial trial.

How long is a typical kickboxing workout session?

Standard classes run 45 to 60 minutes long. A typical session consists of a 10-minute warm-up, 35 to 40 minutes of bag combinations and pad work, and 5 to 10 minutes of core conditioning and stretching.

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 45 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 45 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.