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Powerhouse Martial Arts Academy
4.3 ★★★★☆ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Bloomington, 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 (ages 5–14) — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule powerhousemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 312-358-7837
Hours
| Monday | 5–6 pm, 6:15–7:15 pm, 7:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9–10 am, 5–6 pm, 6:15–7:15 pm, 7:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:15–7:15 pm |
| Friday | 9–10 am, 5–6 pm, 6:15–7:45 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 5–6:30 pm |
The classes they run
“Good place to train for beginners and advanced boxers, if you're looking to get into competitive fighting this is the best place in the area.”
“They also observe everyone strengths and weaknesses, then work one on one with you.”
“If your just trying to learn the sport and not compete, they don't pressure you into doing something your don't want.”
“Great place to Train for competition and to get your fundamentals for boxing and jiu jitsu”
Other martial arts here
“when other boxing places said i didn’t have it, this place believed in me enough to where i am planning on competing again.”
“Great place to Train for competition and to get your fundamentals for boxing and jiu jitsu”
What members say
“switched from Fusion a while back, Brent and Jerry here are amazing trainers and you get serious bang for your buck.”
“Good place to train for beginners and advanced boxers, if you're looking to get into competitive fighting this is the best place in the area.”
“Coach Brent, coach Brentan, and coach Josh really make you feel like part of the family.”
“Great place to Train for competition and to get your fundamentals for boxing and jiu jitsu”
“I've been going for a few months now and it's a great workout.”
“Good place to train for beginners and advanced boxers, if you're looking to get into competitive fighting this is the best place in the area.”
From the reviews
I have been training with Powerhouse for around three years. The instructors are amazing. Especially Dave and Brent. They train me hard. They can also train a person to compete in Thai boxing or boxing competitions. I highly recommend this gym.
Muay Thai with Brent is the best workout of my life. I have never enjoyed working out this much in the past but I actually look forward to going here! Easygoing atmosphere, everyone is very welcoming of beginners. Definitely give it a try with their free class, I was hooked after that!
I've been going for a few months now and it's a great workout. Flexible hours with morning and evening classes. Boxing and Muay Thai classes available. Kid friendly as well. Go check out a free class!
I’ve been going to Powerhouse for Muay Thai for a few years now and I have nothing bad to say about it. switched from Fusion a while back, Brent and Jerry here are amazing trainers and you get serious bang for your buck.
New to muay thai? Start at Powerhouse Martial Arts Academy
Powerhouse Martial Arts Academy 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 Powerhouse Martial Arts Academy
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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