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Main Event Boxing and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Evanston, Illinois
Laid-back gym, featuring boxing and Muay Thai classes, plus fitness gear.
Plan your first class
- 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 maineventboxingandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (773) 954-7014
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The classes they run
“He is great for beginners, experienced, and kids that want to learn how to box.”
“My daughter just started boxing and Andrian Mochardn, the owner, gas been very patient with her and is very welcoming.”
“I have seen Adrian works with kids, teens and adults of all ages!”
“If you want to learn strong boxing fundamentals, get in shape, and meet awesome people, Main Event Boxing and Fitness the place for you.”
“Andrian the head trainer/owner will help you achieve what you want whether it’s the basics getting you ready for a fight or somewhere in between you will feel comfortable.”
Other martial arts here
“tl;dr: it's a great place to train if you care about a good boxing/kickboxing workout with good people.”
“I have always been interested in combat sports and training like a boxer, but never knew where to go or how to start, so I am grateful that I found Main Event Boxing and Fitness.”
What members say
“Andrian is a great coach who works with everyone to help them improve their technique and actually get better.”
“My daughter just started boxing and Andrian Mochardn, the owner, gas been very patient with her and is very welcoming.”
“My daughter just started boxing and Andrian Mochardn, the owner, gas been very patient with her and is very welcoming.”
“If you want to learn strong boxing fundamentals, get in shape, and meet awesome people, Main Event Boxing and Fitness the place for you.”
“The boxing classes are the best and got me in the best shape that I have ever been in!”
“Andrian the head trainer/owner will help you achieve what you want whether it’s the basics getting you ready for a fight or somewhere in between you will feel comfortable.”
From the reviews
I've belonged to Main Event on-and-off over the past 10 years since it was called "Evanston Boxing Club" and was located on the N. Side of Downtown Evanston. The former head coach Dave was a solid trainer, and the current head coach Andrian is no different.
I have always been interested in combat sports and training like a boxer, but never knew where to go or how to start, so I am grateful that I found Main Event Boxing and Fitness. It has truly been life-changing.
One of the best gyms for Muay Thai, boxing, and crossfit in Evanston! In fact, Andrian, the owner, used to be a boxing coach for Northwestern. Andrian aslo charges a very reasonable rate and lets you train in cross disciplines. Highly recommend if you’re looking for an awesome workout!
This is THE boxing gym you want to join! Everyone is welcome at Andrian's gym. Older, younger, women, men, it doesn't matter, all are welcome and the classes are top-notch training. Adrian, the owner, is an awesome coach! He also happens to be a really nice guy. Very welcoming, great classes, great price. ...
New to muay thai? Start at Main Event Boxing and Fitness
Main Event Boxing and Fitness 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 Main Event Boxing and Fitness
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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