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Phantom Kickboxing & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Plainfield, Illinois
Family-owned gym specializing in Muay Thai and fitness kickboxing, with classes for all levels.
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
- 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 phantomkickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (815) 354-0000
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Super friendly environment and all skill levels are welcomed.”
“I do personal training during the week and attend Saturday classes with my wife and daughter.”
“The coaches are all amazing and it’s a great workout while having fun.”
“If you have the desire to learn the sport, compete, or just stay fit I would recommend this place for you.”
“Coach Axel is terrific at teaching the basics and then slowly advancing to ensure that the foundation is solid as we progress towards more advanced skills.”
Other martial arts here
“The combination of kickboxing, Muay Thai, boxing, and weight training is unmatched — you leave every class feeling strong, accomplished, and just a little unstoppable.”
“The combination of kickboxing, Muay Thai, boxing, and weight training is unmatched — you leave every class feeling strong, accomplished, and just a little unstoppable.”
What members say
“I’m a former collegiate athlete and at any sport/level I’ve played at Axel is one of the best trainer/coach/instructor I have ever had.”
“Music is great, the other class mates are kind and made me feel welcomed and like family.”
“I’ve built many relationships through phantom that have turned into great friendships outside of the gym and the team we have at phantom is truly a family.”
“I’m a former collegiate athlete and at any sport/level I’ve played at Axel is one of the best trainer/coach/instructor I have ever had.”
“Unbeatable variety in training (cardio, weights, fighting etc) You will never dread working out again!”
“If you have the desire to learn the sport, compete, or just stay fit I would recommend this place for you.”
From the reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I've been training at Phantom Kickboxing & Fitness, and I can't say enough about how fantastic Axel is as a trainer. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about each individual's progress.
Hands down THE BEST gym you will find. The family-like atmosphere makes working out fun and exciting. They welcome everyone with open arms. The work outs are never the same, and you leave each class proud of yourself for pushing through it.
Started going to Phantom a little over a month now doing small group boxing sessions with coach Axel. I’m a former collegiate athlete and at any sport/level I’ve played at Axel is one of the best trainer/coach/instructor I have ever had.
Absolutely a 5 star experience at Phantom Kickboxing. The coaches are all amazing and it’s a great workout while having fun. I do personal training during the week and attend Saturday classes with my wife and daughter. We all love it! Highly recommend!
New to muay thai? Start at Phantom Kickboxing & Fitness
Phantom Kickboxing & 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 Phantom Kickboxing & 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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