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Jbma Training Grounds
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in New Lenox, Illinois
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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- 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 | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you're a beginner or experienced fighter, you'll find the perfect challenge here.”
“Whether you're a beginner or experienced fighter, you'll find the perfect challenge here.”
“I have been learning self-defense skill, boxing, and other MMA training techniques.”
“What an amazing place for training for kids and adults.”
Other martial arts here
“Great place to train mauy thai / kickboxing at in New Lenox.”
“I have been learning self-defense skill, boxing, and other MMA training techniques.”
“Their expertise and passion for mixed martial arts create an inspiring and welcoming atmosphere.”
What members say
“Their expertise and passion for mixed martial arts create an inspiring and welcoming atmosphere.”
“Their expertise and passion for mixed martial arts create an inspiring and welcoming atmosphere.”
“Sifu Jho is so knowledgeable and really takes the time to teach his clients and make sure their form is perfect!”
“Whether you're a beginner or experienced fighter, you'll find the perfect challenge here.”
“He helps build real life skills and teaches his students through discipline and positive encouragement.”
From the reviews
Great place to train mauy thai / kickboxing at in New Lenox. If you want a workout + more give it a shot.
I can't recommend JBMA Training Grounds enough! The instructors, Sifu Jho, Sifu Bill, and Sifu Eric, are absolutely excellent. Their expertise and passion for mixed martial arts create an inspiring and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or experienced fighter, you'll find the perfect challenge here.
Great place to train. If you want to be a serious fighter Sifu Joe can make you a great fighter. If you want to take it easy, have fun and get in a good workout this is also the place for you. Very welcoming and friendly place.
Sifu Jho is probably one of the coolest people I’ve ever met. And the way he runs his classes is the most educational way I’ve seen in a while. Keep up the good work!
New to muay thai? Start at Jbma Training Grounds
Jbma Training Grounds 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 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.
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