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Misfits JiuJitsu
5 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in St. Charles, 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
- 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 misfitsjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (630) 615-9339
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
The classes they run
“Whether you are a complete beginner, hobbyist, competitor, or advanced grappler, there is a ton of intentionality behind the coaching.”
“Snacks and a game room for smaller children.”
“A wealth of knowledge, an awesome instructor for seasoned fighters and beginners, with a clean gym and the best group of guys.”
“We learned practical self-defense skills while building confidence and having a great time together.”
Other martial arts here
“Brad cultivates an amazing place for learning Jiu-Jitsu, with each member being respectful and greeting me as a visitor that night.”
What members say
“Brads an amazing head coach, along with Dane instructing great Muay Thai.”
“Whether you are a complete beginner, hobbyist, competitor, or advanced grappler, there is a ton of intentionality behind the coaching.”
“His family was financially unable to afford this luxury but Brad worked with us to offer an amazing deal for this family.”
“Brad is always expanding his jiu jitsu knowledge and makes sure he teaches the most up-to-date and effective techniques that people at a pro level use.”
“A wealth of knowledge, an awesome instructor for seasoned fighters and beginners, with a clean gym and the best group of guys.”
“We learned practical self-defense skills while building confidence and having a great time together.”
From the reviews
Incredible gym! I’ve been training with Misfits for two years and could not be happier with my decision. This gym has an amazing learning environment and everyone is very friendly. The people I have met as students at the gym, as well and especially as coach Brad, have become incredible supports in my life.
Misfits Jiu Jitsu is easily the best gym in the Chicagoland area. The owner and head instructor Brad, puts an empahsis on safe, fun, and effective training in his gym. The culture of the gym is great. We dont take everything so serious, but that doesn't mean we don't produce good competitors.
A state of the art facility with top of the line instruction and a community of cool people to train with. Brad has built a brand of jiu jitsu that focuses on safety, inclusion, and high level techniques.
This Gym is absolutely awesome! It’s super clean and super nice. The mats and wall mats are top tier and the wall decor and decals are amazing. The head coach is knowledgeable and super helpful. He obviously wants to make everyone else better and is not just money hungry like other gyms.
New to muay thai? Start at Misfits JiuJitsu
Misfits JiuJitsu 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 Misfits JiuJitsu
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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