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Sport Fitness Chicago

(17)

Bootcamp
Cryo Therapy
Shape

“I was looking for a place where i could learn actual self defense and somewhere i could train to feel stronger & powerful both mentally and physically.”

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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

(49)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Mixed Martial Arts
Black Belt

“Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts has been my martial home and I've learned so much from Fred Degerberg, and so many other instructors that were there.”

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Notorious Fitness

(50)

Feel
Home
Facility

“At CFN you are not just getting a gym where you can meet your fitness goals and exceed them, you are getting a place where you can improve as an individual- mind, body and soul.”

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Krav Maga Illinois

(44)

Confidence
Classes
Practice

“There is a comradery amongst the staff and the students, and although the classes are exhilarating and will challenge you to improve your fitness, there is always laughter and a light spirit.”

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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

(43)

Train
Atmosphere
Classes

“Stefan is the muay thai coach i train with the most (3+ a week) and has taught me the fundamentals of muay thai through well designed drills and exercises.”

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Axé Capoeira Chicago

(40)

Boatswain
Classes
Environment

“I would highly recommend axe capoeira to anyone with interest in trying something new, and I only have good things to say about the community and the instructors.”

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Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(49)

Mat
Town
Morning

“Top notch instruction (Professor Jose was teaching at the time I went), great community, great rolls, and great overall vibes of having fun learning martial arts with other passionate students.”

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Warrior Evolution MMA

(38)

Goals
Environment
Matter

“This place has really changed my life - not only have I lost over 30 pounds and gained lean muscle, I've also learned Jeet Kune Do principles that have translated into my life, which has made me a more balanced person.”

Featured

Congratulations to our two Women Warriors who tested for their Purple and Blue Belt! These ladies have been with us for a few years and have been loyal to the academy! It is an honor experiencing their growth! MMA is open to anyone with any background! If you want to see what we're about, come in to try your first MMA Class in Chicago for FREE! If you want to take your training to the next level, Strength and Conditioning Classes, Hybrid Women's Self-defense, Full MMA Sparring / Grappling/ Wrestling Classes are provided just for YOU! Be a Warrior!

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Titan Gym

(48)

Muay Thai
Shape
Class

“While Krav Maga classes make up half of their offerings, they also offer an assortment of other martial arts classes (BJJ, Muay Thai, JKD, Kali), boxing, yoga, and other general fitness classes.”

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Pow! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School

(46)

“To know the staff will ask where you were if you don't show up or take time to show you a new technique to encouraging you to meet your goals, you can find it at POW!”

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Brazil 021 Chicago

(44)

Sport
Train
Shape

“   I'm still pretty new, but the class sizes look like they can range between 5-20 people where there are a lot of people with different experience and body types that you can spar with.”

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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

(49)

Mat
Community
Equipment

“Later on, they told me they'd give me a refund for a Gi that I never used, and they did eventually honor their word (only after much discourse and days of texting)”

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Chicago School Of Grappling

(50)

Atmosphere
Learn
Kickboxing

“What I love about this place is that they encourage you to try out different things and are super helpful in accomodating to whatever goal you have in jiu jitsu.”

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Attack Taekwondo Ukrainian Village

(43)

“I have gotten so much stronger these past few months and this is because I have enjoyed coming twice a week that I look forward to it Tuesdays and Thursdays.”

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Muay Thai Chicago Aiki Training Hall

(47)

Atmosphere
Technique
Gloves

“Rick, Dario, Sherwin, and Adam have years of experience coaching people across varying skill levels - from complete beginners to high caliber athletes - and always exemplify patience, hard work, and diligence.”

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Benjilany Striking

(50)

Self Defense
Classes
Expertise

“As someone coming back into training after a few years away, this is exactly the atmosphere I was looking for, especially with how welcoming they are to newcomers.”

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Frank's Martial Arts

(50)

“Master Frank teaches the kids respect, strength, confidence, honesty, integrity, and responsibility, just to name a few, and my son has learned and excelled so much because of these trainings.”

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Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago Idriz Redzovic Gym

(50)

Showers
Skill
Community

“This gym is welcoming to newbies while still offering world-class instruction to pro MMA fighters and seminars with elite grapplers including Ben Askren and Royce Gracie.”

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Renzo Gracie Chicago

(50)

Mats
Clean
Walking

“I am new to BJJ (5 Months) and train at Renzo Gracie New Hampshire regularly but was in Chicago for business and dropped into Renzo Gracie Chicago for an adult class on a Monday night.”

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Bender Martial Arts and Fitness

(49)

Energy
Community
Pilates

“You will greatly benefit from his thirst for knowledge, he's constantly learning, studying and increasing his skill set to give you the best experience possible!”

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Mission MMA & Fitness

(48)

Learning
Environment
Train

“I have attended their "better than bootcamp" class time after time and always leave knowing I got a great workout, worked hard, and had fun with my friends.”

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Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Lincoln Square

(46)

Core Program, Sport Jiu-Jitsu, R-Kids Program

“The professors and coaches are great role models, they not only teach Ju Jitsu, they also help the kids build positive character traits and positive mental attitudes.”

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Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(45)

Atmosphere
Skill
Culture

“I'm leaving this review, not as someone who has ever trained there, but as a parent of a kid who competed against one of their students at the believe JJ tournament.”

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TDC MMA + Fitness

(44)

Shape
Atmosphere
Walk

“I'm a 4th degree black belt under Royler Gracie and have been training nearly 30 years in BJJ - so many of my formative years were spent on the mats at TDC with Dino and the crew.”

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Average Cost	$150
Minimum cost	$94
Maximum cost	$475
Avg Per Hour Rates	$63

Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Chicago, IL

The highest-rated Martial Arts Training companies out of 187 vetted & reviewed in the Chicago area.

Sport Fitness Chicago

Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

Notorious Fitness

Krav Maga Illinois

Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

Axé Capoeira Chicago

Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Warrior Evolution MMA

Titan Gym

Pow! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School

Brazil 021 Chicago

Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

Chicago School Of Grappling

Attack Taekwondo Ukrainian Village

Muay Thai Chicago Aiki Training Hall

Benjilany Striking

Frank's Martial Arts

Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago Idriz Redzovic Gym

Renzo Gracie Chicago

Bender Martial Arts and Fitness

Mission MMA & Fitness

Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Lincoln Square

Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

TDC MMA + Fitness

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