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Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago
5 ★★★★★ 196 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Chicago, Illinois
Clean, welcoming, friendly, no-nonsense gym offering Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing classes.
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
- 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 benjilanystriking.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 312-248-3843
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter, this gym offers a great environment to hone your skills and achieve your fitness goals.”
“I didn’t have much training at all, except for some basics I was taught as a kid that I hadn’t really kept up with, so I was pretty nervous.”
“And I’ve been doing the accelerated one on one sessions with coach Robert and highly recommend those for fine tuning specific parts of your fight game!”
“It felt great to be learning something new and being surrounded by other students who shared similar goals, as well as those who were more focused on training to compete.”
“Skilled instructors that take the time to show proper technique and fundamentals.”
“Living a healthy lifestyle is important so with that being said, I wanted to work on my self defense striking, kickboxing and fitness.”
Other martial arts here
“Living a healthy lifestyle is important so with that being said, I wanted to work on my self defense striking, kickboxing and fitness.”
“The environment here is perfect for anyone looking to learn Muay Thai, kickboxing, or MMA.”
What members say
“The best service, the best trainers, the place is very clean, and the community is very friendly.”
“Adil is such a nice and welcoming person and that resonates with the rest of the coaching staff and the rest of the team that is part of the gym.”
“Adil is such a nice and welcoming person and that resonates with the rest of the coaching staff and the rest of the team that is part of the gym.”
“From technique to footwork to punching I cannot say anything bad about his training or his personality, show up on time and get to work.”
“The group classes are a great place to learn, sweat, and laugh.”
“It felt great to be learning something new and being surrounded by other students who shared similar goals, as well as those who were more focused on training to compete.”
From the reviews
Hello Chicago - need a new routine try Benjilany Fitness, 2 years after my kidney transplant. I wanted to get back where I was even better than before. Living a healthy lifestyle is important so with that being said, I wanted to work on my self defense striking, kickboxing and fitness.
I recently joined a Muay Thai gym, and it's been an incredible experience. The trainers are highly skilled and bring a wealth of knowledge to each session. They focus not only on technique but also on discipline and fitness, which has significantly improved my overall performance.
I came into Benjilany striking, nervous at first but when i got there everybody was super welcoming and kind. Here they have made such a great and caring community of people. Every single coach here really takes their time to help you perfect your technique.
I highly recommend training at Benjilany Striking. The coaches are extremely welcoming, instructive, and encouraging. There is a great community of regulars who are very friendly and everyone is excited to be there. The gym itself is the cleanest I've seen.
New to muay thai? Start at Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago
Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago 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 Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago
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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