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Evolution MMA Chicago - Schaumburg
4.5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Schaumburg, Illinois
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule evolutionmmachicago.pro — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (708) 516-8696
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The beginner classes are focused purely on the fundamentals and are taught and broken down in a way that makes so much sense.”
“I'm 35, married with kids and I love the time I get to spend training whenever I can break away.”
“The coaches are all top notch (BJJ black belts and pro fighters).”
“Actually did 2 classes: fundamentals and advanced (I am a blue belt… felt a bitlike newbie in advanced with only white belt and me.”
“I would highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to learn jiu jitsu, or basic self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I mostly did the boxing sessions and absolutely appreciated coach Dean and TJ, They are really good teachers and even greater humans.”
“I've been involved in both grappling and striking classes for last year and everything here is legit, if you're looking for place to train, do yourself a favor and check it out”
“I had to leave Evolution MMA because I am moving states which leaves me bummed out to have to cancel my membership at this MMA gym.”
What members say
“The combination of friendly environment, great instruction, and intense workout makes it a great place to learn.”
“The rest were purple and up, but my partner, brown, was very supportive) The gym was clean, well-organized, and welcoming to visitors.”
“Evolution is one of a kind it’s not a super fancy gym, but it is a gym with good people dedicated instructors and where you actually learn .”
“Actually did 2 classes: fundamentals and advanced (I am a blue belt… felt a bitlike newbie in advanced with only white belt and me.”
“Evolution MMA Schaumburg is great place to sign up to learn different martial arts style of fighting.”
“The rest were purple and up, but my partner, brown, was very supportive) The gym was clean, well-organized, and welcoming to visitors.”
From the reviews
I had to leave Evolution MMA because I am moving states which leaves me bummed out to have to cancel my membership at this MMA gym. This is a truly great facility. Great culture and amazing coaches. As a white belt in BJJ I found the fundamental classes to be extraordinarily beneficial.
My boys and I have been training bjj in Alliance and we are privileged to be part of this gym. All the coaches are not only experienced and knowledgeable but inspiration to us all.
Dropped in for a Gi class while on a business trip and had a great experience. Actually did 2 classes: fundamentals and advanced (I am a blue belt… felt a bitlike newbie in advanced with only white belt and me.
This gym is by far the best training experience I have had to date. The coaches are all top notch (BJJ black belts and pro fighters). No pretenders here. Some MMA gyms can be a little intimidating but ... DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED !!! Come in, work hard, be humble and you will see great results.
New to muay thai? Start at Evolution MMA Chicago - Schaumburg
Evolution MMA Chicago - Schaumburg 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 Evolution MMA Chicago - Schaumburg
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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