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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts, South Loop

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Chicago, Illinois

Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
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  • Website & schedule chicagomma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (773) 451-5487

Hours

Monday 6:30–7:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM
Tuesday 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM
Wednesday 6:30–7:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM
Thursday 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM
Friday 6:30–7:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 5–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday 11 AM–12 PM

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 Chicago Mixed Martial Arts, South Loop, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Backstory and more about Chicago MMA: Chicago MMA, has been my son’s second home for about a year now.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai 2 mentions

“As a woman, I feel very welcomed here and leave feeling confident.”

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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 Chicago Mixed Martial Arts, South Loop — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“I'm very new to mixed martial arts and wanted to try Muay Thai Kickboxing and my experience has been wonderful!”

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🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“I'm very new to mixed martial arts and wanted to try Muay Thai Kickboxing and my experience has been wonderful!”

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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 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 3 mentions

“Just good people to surround yourself with in a positive way.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“The gym is very clean, good amenities (lockers, showers, towels, beverages to purchase) and equipment to borrow if you're new, or to purchase if you want to commit.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“As a woman, I feel very welcomed here and leave feeling confident.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“I can’t tell you how much it’s improved his confidence and given him a new identity.”

From the reviews

The coaches are phenomenal! I wasn’t asked to post, but felt compelled after the awesome class led by coach Patrick today. New location in south loop is pristine! Backstory and more about Chicago MMA: Chicago MMA, has been my son’s second home for about a year now.

★★★★★ — Viviana, Nov 2025

Love this gym! I'm very new to mixed martial arts and wanted to try Muay Thai Kickboxing and my experience has been wonderful! Each instructor is great at explaining the basics and very detail oriented.

★★★★★ — Krystal, May 2026

Has to be the nicest MMA gym in the city. Better is that they have highly skilled, knowledgeable, and approachable coaches. Have been training with this group for a while and have never had the slightest interest in training anywhere else. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Dan, Apr 2026

GREAT ENVIRONMENT TO TRAIN IN!!! Easily accessible. Great space with AWESOME instructors to guide your way and help navigate to your best potential. Just good people to surround yourself with in a positive way.

★★★★★ — Monty, Dec 2025

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Your first muay thai class at Chicago Mixed Martial Arts, South Loop

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 Chicago Mixed Martial Arts, South Loop

110 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL60616

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