HomeIllinoisNew Lenox › JBMA Training Grounds

JBMA Training Grounds

5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in New Lenox, Illinois

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule jhobounmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 708-415-4077

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30–8 pm
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 5:30–8:30 pm
Friday 6–7 pm
Saturday 9–11 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 JBMA Training Grounds, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 17 mentions

“JBMA also offers private lessons and self-defense classes and the children's program is the best around.”

All gyms that run kids muay thai →

👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“JBMA also offers private lessons and self-defense classes and the children's program is the best around.”

All gyms that run private lessons →

🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“In my own experience, Sifu Jho has been very professional teaching us different techniques and ways to get in shape faster.”

All gyms that run muay thai fitness →

🛡️ Self-Defense 10 mentions

“We love this place, training is awesome plus kids learn respect and discipline in addition to self defense.”

All gyms that run self-defense →

Other martial arts here

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

🦵 Kickboxing 4 mentions

“I have been going to 12 Round Kickboxing and Muay Thai at JBMA for a little over 2 years.”

Other gyms that also teach kickboxing →

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“This is the route to go for a great workout when you want to mix it up with great cardio and boxing!”

Other gyms that also teach boxing →

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“All of the instructors are very knowledgeable of mma and how to work and get through to children.”

Other gyms that also teach mma →

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 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Great instructors, very down to earth guys trying to help you become better at the fine arts or fighting!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 10 mentions

“Monthly dues are very low compared to other martial arts schools, and you defined get best out of the family package JBMA offers.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“In my own experience, Sifu Jho has been very professional teaching us different techniques and ways to get in shape faster.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“This is the route to go for a great workout when you want to mix it up with great cardio and boxing!”

💗 welcoming to women 7 mentions

“I’ve taken two women’s Self Defense classes with Sifu Jho and I can’t sing his praises enough.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“We love this place, training is awesome plus kids learn respect and discipline in addition to self defense.”

From the reviews

Sifu Jho and Sifu Eric are two of the best instructors around. They take the time to make sure students don't just learn forms and techniques, but how to apply what is learned. "Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do." - Master Lee.

★★★★★ — Jon, Jan 2021

I have been going to 12 Round Kickboxing and Muay Thai at JBMA for a little over 2 years. JBMA is the best martial arts gym I have ever attended. I have been to others and they don't compare. I have learned so much and have gotten so much stronger. I have lost weight and gained muscle.

★★★★★ — Toni, Jan 2021

My kid has classes here. The environment is VERY family friendly, instructors are very knowledgeable, yet down to earth. They take time with kids. Other establishments' instructors teach children the same way as adults, which could get boring for kids, this place has dedicated kids classes and teaches them as kids.

★★★★★ — Dave, Mar 2017

12 rounds kickboxing is amazing. Hate the gym? Come to 12 rounds. Extremely affordable. Great instructors. And I promise the workout will be better than anything you do at the gym!

★★★★★ — Blake, Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 reviews →

Your first muay thai class at JBMA Training Grounds

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 JBMA Training Grounds

12510 Harvey Dr, New Lenox, IL60451

Get directions Facebook

More muay thai gyms near New Lenox

Jbma Training Grounds

5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

12510 Harvey Dr, New Lenox, IL

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness Fight team welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gymreal technique & fundamentals

under a mile away

Prevail Combat Sports: Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA

5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

8752 W 159th St Unit 10, Orland Park, IL

Ages 4–13

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

8.7 miles away

Victory MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 169 reviews

15414 S 70th Ct, Orland Park, IL

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Ages 4–16

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

10.4 miles away

All muay thai gyms in New Lenox, IL →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and member reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this gym? Claim your listing — it's free.