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Buettner Boxing

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fox River Grove, Illinois

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team New

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 buettnerboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 815-354-0761

Hours

Monday 7–9 am, 4:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 7–9 am, 4:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–9:30 pm
Friday 4:30–9:30 pm
Saturday 8:30–11:30 am
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Buettner Boxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 6 mentions

“The gym has brand new equipment, expert USA Boxing certified coaches, and positive vibes welcoming any and ALL who enter, regardless of level or Boxing experience.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 14 mentions

“My kids were so excited to start training once again with Simon and Dianne, been training with them for 2 years and counting!”

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🏆 Fight Team

“If you are a beginner or an advanced fighter we have class for everyone.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Coach T has provided me with the fundamental tools needed to feel confident in the early stages of my boxing career.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Buettner Boxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“If you’re looking to partake in boxing or kickboxing I would say look no further.”

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🥊 Boxing 20 mentions

“The gym has brand new equipment, expert USA Boxing certified coaches, and positive vibes welcoming any and ALL who enter, regardless of level or Boxing experience.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 8 mentions

“Simon and Dianne are incredible coaches who are knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely care about everyone who walks through the door.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 19 mentions

“The gym has brand new equipment, expert USA Boxing certified coaches, and positive vibes welcoming any and ALL who enter, regardless of level or Boxing experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 20 mentions

“The gym has brand new equipment, expert USA Boxing certified coaches, and positive vibes welcoming any and ALL who enter, regardless of level or Boxing experience.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“They create a positive and motivating environment while teaching discipline, confidence, and proper technique.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 4 mentions

“Always a great workout and fantastic atmosphere when I step in the gym.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The coaches are great with kids, encouraging, patient, and really know how to keep it fun while teaching real skills.”

From the reviews

I met Simon and Dianne about 4 months ago and was a beginner at boxing. They both immediately made me feel welcome, safe and comfortable. It can be scary to start up something new but they truly care and will put the time and effort into helping everyone!

★★★★★ — Erin, Feb 2026

I started boxing with Dianne and Simon as an outlet from life events. After just one class with Dianne, I was hooked! Dianne and Simon have created a welcoming, safe, and knowledgeable community where all levels and backgrounds are accepted and taken care of.

★★★★★ — Vanessa, Feb 2026

Always a great workout and fantastic atmosphere when I step in the gym. If you’re looking to partake in boxing or kickboxing I would say look no further. With a warm welcoming crew you will fit right in. If you are a beginner or an advanced fighter we have class for everyone. We even have classes for the kids.

★★★★★ — Ki, Feb 2026

Fantastic gym with amazing coaches! My kids and I always feel welcome, encouraged, and motivated. It’s the perfect place for families to learn, train, and have fun together.

★★★★★ — Esmee, Feb 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at Buettner Boxing

Buettner Boxing 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Buettner Boxing

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Buettner Boxing

944 IL-22, Fox River Grove, IL60021

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