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MMA Stop
4.9 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Crest Hill, 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
- 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 mmastopfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (815) 838-8700
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
The classes they run
“My son trains here to and went from competing at the beginner level to expert in just a year.”
“I'm looking forward to starting my daughter in their little tigers program and watch her skills grow as well”
“Working one on one's with head coach, Danny Millraney, and taking their classes, I was able to drop from 200 to 130 lbs quickly.”
“If your looking to loose weight, learn a new discipline, or become a future fighter this is where you need to be.”
“I now have more self-esteem, confidence and great self defense skills that I can carry on through life.”
“You will always get a great workout in & be in much better shape.”
Other martial arts here
“I was looking to find a gym for some boxing classes to get in better shape as I have gotten older (42).”
“The head coach is very knowledgeable and makes complicated combinations (muay thai) or flows (jiu jitsu) very simple to understand and perform.”
“Finding this MMA Gym was One of the best things that ever happened to me, at 27 years old I got into better shape than every other year before it .”
What members say
“The head coach is very knowledgeable and makes complicated combinations (muay thai) or flows (jiu jitsu) very simple to understand and perform.”
“In particular the welcoming atmosphere, busy class schedule, and most importantly, talented coaching staff who can really teach, not just do!”
“In particular the welcoming atmosphere, busy class schedule, and most importantly, talented coaching staff who can really teach, not just do!”
“The head coach is very knowledgeable and makes complicated combinations (muay thai) or flows (jiu jitsu) very simple to understand and perform.”
“His teacher Mike is great with kids and he keeps everyone involved without being too easy on them.”
“If your looking to loose weight, learn a new discipline, or become a future fighter this is where you need to be.”
From the reviews
Finding this MMA Gym was One of the best things that ever happened to me, at 27 years old I got into better shape than every other year before it ... The Coaches, the comradery and People who seemed to want you to succeed at your Goals was a foreign concept to me ...
I was looking to find a gym for some boxing classes to get in better shape as I have gotten older (42). I thought I may be out of my element, but quickly found out that joining the MMA stop was a great decision.
I stared training at this gym over 3 years ago and was looking for a way to lose some weight. Working one on one's with head coach, Danny Millraney, and taking their classes, I was able to drop from 200 to 130 lbs quickly. This gym has become my family away from home.
MMA Stop is a great gym! I’ve been to a lot of boxing gyms & by far one of the best I’ve been to. I needed a boxing gym with class times that fit my work schedule, skilled coaches, & overall with good energy - I finally found it. Brandon, is an awesome boxing coach. Approachable, skilled, & humble!
New to muay thai? Start at MMA Stop
MMA Stop 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 MMA Stop
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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