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Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Libertyville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Libertyville, Illinois
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 (ages 4–15) — 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
- 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 nsama.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 847-573-1672
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
The classes they run
“Great place for both beginners and experienced combat practitioners.”
“We love how they have a comprehensive program for the children and that they incorporate several forms of martial arts including Filipino Kali, Capoeira, Jeet Kun do & kick boxing.”
“My son started at NSAMA when he was 6 and is currently a 14 year old high schooler.”
“Foundationally, I like to tell my son that he goes to Church for his soul, he goes to School for his mind, and he goes to NSAMA for body and work ethics.”
“I am a fan of Jeet Kune Do and the Filipino Martial Arts in particular especially since it has a lot of applications in Self-Defense.”
Other martial arts here
“We love how they have a comprehensive program for the children and that they incorporate several forms of martial arts including Filipino Kali, Capoeira, Jeet Kun do & kick boxing.”
“We love how they have a comprehensive program for the children and that they incorporate several forms of martial arts including Filipino Kali, Capoeira, Jeet Kun do & kick boxing.”
“I really like that the youth classes aren’t just one type of martial arts but a mix of karate, ju jit su, Brazilian and more!”
What members say
“Great instructors and welcome’ s every one of different abilities.”
“From the moment we walked in, the friendly staff made us feel welcome and answered our questions.”
“We love how they have a comprehensive program for the children and that they incorporate several forms of martial arts including Filipino Kali, Capoeira, Jeet Kun do & kick boxing.”
“It is hard work, but the kids love class here and teaches them self defense.”
“The advanced classes get into stick fighting and weapons training.”
“He instills essential values such as respect, discipline, and perseverance in my sons, which extend beyond the martial arts class.”
From the reviews
We are so glad we decided to enroll our family with NSAMA for the past 3.5 years. We truly feel like we are part of the NSA family. We love how they have a comprehensive program for the children and that they incorporate several forms of martial arts including Filipino Kali, Capoeira, Jeet Kun do & kick boxing.
This martial arts school has been amazing for my son. He's only just turned seven, but in the last year that he's been attending the youth classes, he's been encouraged to really push himself, to focus, to become an all-around good person, and to meet challenges with energy and perseverance.
I enrolled my two sons in a martial arts program at NSA Martial Arts Company two years ago, and I couldn't be happier with our experience. From the moment we walked in, the friendly staff made us feel welcome and answered our questions. The instructors are highly skilled and passionate about teaching martial arts.
Great place for both beginners and experienced combat practitioners. They offer a good variety of classes for adults and kids in a large, well-outfitted facility. The first time I walked in the school I knew I had found a place with the right balance of focus and friendliness. I felt at home right away.
New to muay thai? Start at Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Libertyville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Krav Maga
Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Libertyville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Krav Maga 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 Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Libertyville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Krav Maga
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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