Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
“Danny and the instructors truly dedicate themselves to teach a variety of martial arts at a high level.”
Best Kickboxing Classes in Chicago, IL
23 gyms listed · all 23 in Chicago · 20 open weekends · all 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Warrior Evolution MMA
“Awesome location, excellent service, everyone is very professional, trainers are 5 stars”
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
“I look forward to Fridays kickboxing class at 6, great way to start the weekend.”
Pow! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School
“Super awesome gym everyone is friendly and the space is always clean and fun”
Ultimate Kicks Taekwondo
“He also is an expert in Tae Kwon Do.”
Chicago School Of Grappling
“The coaches are excellent, each offering a focus on foundational techniques, legwork, wrestling, takedowns, or a combination of these.”
The 23 gyms listed for Chicago, IL teach kickboxing, muay thai or both. What each gym says about timetables, junior classes and sparring comes from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Chicago, IL
All 23 gyms we list here are in Chicago itself. We have 36 gyms in Chicago on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,340 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 20 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 23 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 10 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.
Can I reserve a kickboxing class online with gyms listed for Chicago?
10 of the 23 gyms here take bookings through their own site, which is the simplest way to land in a beginner session rather than the fight class. A gym without online booking works on a phone call or a walk-in, so say on the phone that it is your first time.
Muay Thai Chicago Aiki Training Hall
“My experience with the instructors, the instruction, and students at Aiki Muay Thai has been a formative and pivotal influence in my personal development and health/fitness journey.”
Benjilany Striking
“Amazing gym, down to earth coaches, so much knowledge to soak in mixed with hard work.”
Frank's Martial Arts
“I can't imagine better place for my son than Frank's Martial Arts!”
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Mind Body Defense
“It's weird to say this about a boxing gym, but I have never felt so welcomed and supported by a place where I'm learning how to smack the shiet out of someone trying to take advantage of me.”
TDC MMA + Fitness
“You'll never find a coach who cares and will immerse himself into your existence like Dino will.”
Chicago Fitness Center
“Staff are nice, the gym has a lot of different kinds of equipment, and for the price seems like a nice gym.”
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Chicago Thai Boxing Academy
“Even if fighting isn't your goal, you'll still be in an environment where you can COMFORTABLY learn, sweat and have fun.”
Mission MMA & Fitness
“Coach is awesome and very knowledgeable, mats are clean, and everyone there is very kind.”
Hammer Fitness and Boxing
“Boxing is an intimidating sport to learn but Johnnie and Brian will make you feel very welcome the moment you come thru the door and help you learn fast.”
Hybrid Martial Arts and Fitness
“Some of the most well informed teachers, and friendliest staff that will get the absolute best out of you.”
Uflacker Academy
“Whenever people ask me what the best martial art is to learn I tell them to search for a great teacher/school instead and you will do great at anything.”
Champion Taekwondo USA Master Mojica
“The classes are very good, the teacher is very professional but at the same time fun and disciplined, my son loves the classes!!!!”
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Chicago Muay Thai Kickboxing Club
“If you're seeking to learn Muay Thai, as a beginner or otherwise, this is a great spot to do so.”
EKF Martial Arts
“I went to boxing classes by coach Ivo for few years - he is extremely knowledgeable and focuses a lot on technique.”
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Geefit Training Club
“I love the circuit training format and the encouragement given to finish strong!”
Viking Muay Thai
“Kale runs a really cool gym and is a great trainer, but an even better person.”
Champyon Taekwondo USA Inc.
“We have been going there for 9 years and they have always been great and are great with me and my children.”
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