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Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL
4.7 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Evanston, Illinois
Boxing gym offering classes, personal training, and a nonintimidating environment.
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
- 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 northsideboxingfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 773-546-8217
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“There are a few boxing coaches with different coaching styles, which gives boxers of all skill levels to work on things they prefer, such as conditioning, technique, footwork, etc.”
“Northside Boxing offers great group classes and private classes for boxing and strength training.”
“There are also sparring session with coaches present for guidance and coordination, which makes the sparring a lot safer.”
“Whether you’re a hobbyist, want to learn self-defense, or want to become a fighter, this is the place to be.”
“Whether you’re a hobbyist, want to learn self-defense, or want to become a fighter, this is the place to be.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been training Dutch style kickboxing with coach Jake and boxing with coach Katie for about a month now and I absolutely love it!”
“Very patient given that my friend and I were beginners, and originally we were hesitant to come given that boxing gyms are very male dominant, however we had the best time ever.”
What members say
“The classes with coach Jake are always great and will definitely help you become a better fighter!”
“The environment is inclusive and welcoming, the coaches and training partners are very encouraging and helpful, you can tell everyone here genuinely wants to see each other grow!”
“The environment is inclusive and welcoming, the coaches and training partners are very encouraging and helpful, you can tell everyone here genuinely wants to see each other grow!”
“There are a few boxing coaches with different coaching styles, which gives boxers of all skill levels to work on things they prefer, such as conditioning, technique, footwork, etc.”
“There are a few boxing coaches with different coaching styles, which gives boxers of all skill levels to work on things they prefer, such as conditioning, technique, footwork, etc.”
“So whether you're there just to have fun and get fit, or you want to get in the ring for real, they'll have something for you.”
From the reviews
I've been taking womens boxing classes for about a year now! And I only wished I started earlier. I've never taken classes before and in just a year I have learned a lot because of our trainers. Shelly & Ewan are the best.
If You are looking for a real deal boxing gym, look no further than Northside Boxing and Fitness Evanston! Whether You are looking for Boxing, Muay Thai, Balintawak Arnis or looking to get in a workout lifting You won’t be disappointed.
If I could give 6 stars to this place I would, and no, I'm not being paid to write this I'm just really happy here lol. Before I came here, I essentially had no experience with personal fitness at all. I can happily say that, after a year of going here, I'm in the best physical shape I've been in my entire life!
Coming all the way from west town, this gym is definitely worth it! Kickboxing with coach Jake has taught me a lot so far, excited to keep growing here!
New to muay thai? Start at Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL
Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL 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 Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL
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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