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Ballistic Budo Club
5 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Plan your first class
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ballisticbudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (224) 360-0728
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are highly skilled and genuinely passionate about martial arts, providing personalized guidance that caters to all skill levels.”
“My daughter has been training at the Ballistic Budo Club for more than 3 years now and I can confidently say it is one of the best things that has happened to her.”
“Owners of this place have semi private classes for all ages at affordable prices.”
“He has pushed himself to new limits and even competed in his first exhibition.”
“They are not only learning critical self-defense skills, but they are building confidence, learning respect and discipline and truly becoming a part of this amazing community.”
Other martial arts here
“There are other women that come in too though mostly a lot of young men in the Kickboxing class.”
“I came to karate in search of an activity to help my kids build esteem, confidence, respect and discipline.”
What members say
“Illia and Anatoliy are great coaches always pushing their students to be the best versions of themselves, both inside and outside the gym.”
“From Muy Thai one day to Budo the next, this has been a great experience for my son from the first day he walked in.”
“It does feel like a family, many students are members of it for years and years, as well as adults.”
“Great club , excellent coaches who put the right technique, there is a good atmosphere in the club, and they treat each other with respect”
“If you want your kid to be determined, disciplined, respectful in best possible way, - Ballistic Budo Club 🙏 «⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+»”
“I’m almost 40 years old, I used to be very fit but had to have hip surgery and a mastectomy and reconstruction and ended up out of shape but wanted to learn to fight.”
From the reviews
Absolutely wonderful place to learn martial arts. My son and daughter goes there for karate and kickboxing. Kids love to go to every class and can't imagine there day without a training. Sensei Anatoliy , I was amazed to see his patience with students. He never get frustrated of them, but he guide them in politely.
I came to karate in search of an activity to help my kids build esteem, confidence, respect and discipline. Absolutely wonderful experience. This is the best place to go for Martial Arts. Sensei Anatoliy is wonderful with working with all ages. Great energy and sense of humor.
Owners of this place have semi private classes for all ages at affordable prices. My twins are 4.5 years and they love the interaction both senseis and other kids in class. They are being thought discipline, punches and kicks as well as get to play but by their rules.
I had an exceptional experience at Ballistic Budo Club. The facility is top-notch, with state-of-the-art equipment and a clean, welcoming environment. The instructors are highly skilled and genuinely passionate about martial arts, providing personalized guidance that caters to all skill levels.
New to muay thai? Start at Ballistic Budo Club
Ballistic Budo Club 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 Ballistic Budo Club
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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