Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
“We love that the academy follows the same guidelines and expectations we have at home and with school.”
Best Boxing Classes in Chicago, IL
24 gyms listed · all 24 in Chicago · 1 open 24/7 · all 24 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Krav Maga Illinois
“Additionally there are 5 hour + exams to pass from each level in Krav Maga, which really push you to your physical limit and show how much the techniques are muscle memory once you are exhausted.”
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
“Mister Chuong Pham was a gracious teacher and provided invaluable detail to what I was doing incorrectly.”
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Chicago Strength Logan Square
“If you are looking for a place to get strong not just physically but mentally, This is your place.”
Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“There was a great mix of all skill levels and I'd recommend it to anyone visiting from out of town - or any locals looking for a place to train!”
Pow! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School
“The coaches are outstanding and take care to learn different students' capabilities then adjust workouts individually as needed.”
The 24 cards on this page are boxing gyms and coaches listed for Chicago, IL. What each gym says about session times, junior classes and whether a ring is on site comes from its own website, with ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Chicago, IL
All 24 gyms we list here are in Chicago itself. We have 41 gyms in Chicago on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,665 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; all 24 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 9 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which boxing gyms listed for Chicago run their own website?
All 24 gyms here link to a site of their own. That is where session times, junior groups and coaching staff usually appear. A club without a site is not a worse club; plenty of long-standing gyms run on a phone number and a noticeboard.
Lifetough Kids Boxing Club
“I just wanted to express how much the Life Tough boxing program has helped my sons.”
Mode Gym
“Really friendly and awesome staff - super helpful to me as someone only visiting for a month.”
Benjilany Striking
“I've been going here for several months and the instructors including Adil are always very welcoming and helpful, especially for beginners.”
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Mind Body Defense
“Torriente is an absolutely incredible instructor and creates a supportive environment that makes you not afraid to try something new.”
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Knuckleheads Boxing Gym
“You are paying for access to experienced knowledgeable trainers who can teach you to fight, or improve your conditioning.”
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Chicago Thai Boxing Academy
“The real deal, come here if your ready to get started or getting ready to compete and everywhere in between.”
Hammer Fitness and Boxing
“Johnny and Brian were superb teachers--their patience in teaching the students (as well as myself and my colleague) and their thoughtfully constructed daily lessons were both fun and inspiring.”
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Krav Maga Force
“! If you're considering joining, my best advice would be to throw yourself into a group class right away so you get the full effect”
Hybrid Martial Arts and Fitness
“Very welcoming environment, very technical yet easy to understand instructing, family like environment.”
Dark Horse Gym
“I've been coming to classes since day 1 and have been doing personal training with Huey on a weekly basis.”
Rick Ramos Boxing Gym
“I had never done boxing before and it was intimidating at first but now it has become my favorite workout.”
Sam Colonna Boxing
“I participated in a free trial class and enjoyed the tough, grueling workout 💪.”
EKF Martial Arts
“It's a super diverse community with different body types, age ranges and backgrounds that's supportive and is super accessible”
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Geefit Training Club
“The coaches hold you accountable and make sure you reach your goals!”
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Oakley Fight Club & Fitness
“Currently not regretting going full in with my membership that gets me access to coaching classes and gym everyday!”
Pilates Proworks Chicago West Loop
“I joined a little over 6 months ago and I live how all the instructors great you and know who you are.”
Midtown Athletic Club
“It's Kind of disconcerting to pay an elevated premium and not be able to use this amenity.”
New Path Wingtsun Kung-Fu Sciences
“He taught me respectful etiquette while even had kind words of advice for someone passing by.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Chicago
- “Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly staff. And every time I leave, I feel as though I learn something new about boxing.” — from a review of Knuckleheads Boxing Gym
- “Johnny is an amazing boxing coach and the community at the gym is second to none.” — from a review of Hammer Fitness and Boxing
- “I recommend this place to anyone who wants to take a step into boxing.” — from a review of Rick Ramos Boxing Gym
- “I’ve been boxing at this gym for close to four years now and I absolutely love it!” — from a review of Hammer Fitness and Boxing
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