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Gregory Boxing and Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Des Plaines, Illinois
Boxing and Muay Thai gym featuring workouts and lessons conducted by experienced trainers.
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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gregoryboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (773) 720-1318
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–10:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30–10:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30–10:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30–10:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 8:30–10:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Amazing staff, they really know their stuff and can accommodate all levels and truly believe in what they do!”
“Amazing, Great Place for my kid to discover his true potential while learning great leadership skills, true teamwork,dedication and determination.”
“Their high school class is so fun and incredible conditioning.”
“They are just amazing, and has given my girl that extra boost and confidence, and a great workout at the same time!”
“I met Wayne in 2008 when someone told me a world famous fighter was teaching a boxing class in my neighborhood.”
“The best place to improve your athletic ability, get into shape, learn self-defense and/or get to the competition level.”
Other martial arts here
“My 11 year old daughter started boxing training a couple months ago and I cannot express what a great experience it is for her!”
What members say
“I went to multiple gyms, and this is the only one I've been locked in and getting the work done the right way, Coach Wayne is the best.”
“Amazing staff, they really know their stuff and can accommodate all levels and truly believe in what they do!”
“It’s very clean, organized, and welcoming to people of all levels and experience.”
“My cardio and technique has improved alot just by a short time.”
“They are just amazing, and has given my girl that extra boost and confidence, and a great workout at the same time!”
“The best place to improve your athletic ability, get into shape, learn self-defense and/or get to the competition level.”
From the reviews
I met Wayne in 2008 when someone told me a world famous fighter was teaching a boxing class in my neighborhood. Wayne not only taught me how to throw a punch but how to take a punch, a lesson that has served me well in life!
Amazing gym!! An avid crossfitter, I was not sure if this would be a workout, mostly tried it since it was something different. Tried my free class and signed up immediately. Definitely targeted muscles I have never used before. The owner is super nice, the class instructor is an amazing coach.
My 11 year old daughter started boxing training a couple months ago and I cannot express what a great experience it is for her! Jason & Dan teach her the correct way to punch, pivot, throw jabs and even jump rope!
Absolutely LOVE Gregory Boxing Muay Thai!!! It's not just a gym, they are family too.. My son has been part of Gregory for almost 4 years. The coaches are phenomenal, the training is great!! I'm so happy that my son is part of Gregory..
New to muay thai? Start at Gregory Boxing and Muay Thai
Gregory Boxing and Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Gregory Boxing and Muay Thai
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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