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ACES Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Round Lake, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule acestrainingcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 847-859-9144
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The team does an amazing job teaching not just techniques, but life skills like discipline and respect in a fun, beginner-friendly way.”
“We’ve been thrilled with ACES Training Center since my daughter started their kids’ jujutsu program!”
“Whether you're looking for a killer workout or looking to compete to test your skills, the support is there.”
“Coach Lou, and my teammates create a learning environment that allow each practitioner, both young and old to grow in the fundamentals of Jujitsu.”
“If you are looking to learn either self-defense or jiu-jitsu from the sport perspective Aces Training Center has high level instruction and a great environment to join.”
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“If you are looking to learn either self-defense or jiu-jitsu from the sport perspective Aces Training Center has high level instruction and a great environment to join.”
What members say
“Coach Lou and everyone else are amazing, and they pay close attention to the details to ensure effective learning.”
“She looks forward to every class and truly enjoys the welcoming, supportive environment the instructors create.”
“The coach is friendly and has the highest expectations for everyone, because he knows a lot of people will grow from this type of environment, if they just push themselves.”
“Coach Lou, and my teammates create a learning environment that allow each practitioner, both young and old to grow in the fundamentals of Jujitsu.”
“Whether you're looking for a killer workout or looking to compete to test your skills, the support is there.”
“Whether you're looking for a killer workout or looking to compete to test your skills, the support is there.”
From the reviews
Nothing but great things to say about Coach Lou. I personally do not train but seeing the difference it has made in my girlfriend and her daughter is nothing short of amazing! I notice the changes in their energy and level of confidence. Coach Lou is awesome. I love to see how he interacts with his students.
This is the best place to train in the area hands down for both kids and adults! Coach Lou is able to break down techniques in a way kids can understand and makes it fun at the same time. Both my 8 and 5 year old boys train here and they love it!
My son loves Aces training center. He loves the skills he learns here. He accepts the discipline & uses it in other aspects in his life, such as at school & at home. (Chores/homework/helping with his little brother).
The practice of Jujitsu is highly recommended! I believe Aces Training Center Offers an excellent opportunity to learn the special art of Jujitsu. Coach Lou, and my teammates create a learning environment that allow each practitioner, both young and old to grow in the fundamentals of Jujitsu.
New to muay thai? Start at ACES Training Center
ACES Training Center comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at ACES Training Center
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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