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Sam Colonna Boxing
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Chicago, Illinois
Members-only gym offering classes in boxing and muay thai to adults and children.
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
- 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 samcolonnaboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 773-847-6241
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Today was my son’s first time attending the free first class at Sam Colonna’s Boxing Gym in Dyer, and he came home saying, “Mom, you gotta sign me up — I need that!”
“Today was my son’s first time attending the free first class at Sam Colonna’s Boxing Gym in Dyer, and he came home saying, “Mom, you gotta sign me up — I need that!”
“my oldest son has always struggled with anxiety as he went in to his early teen years he seemed to feel worse with all the pressures at school .”
“One of the best gyms in Chicago ,been going there for 2 years now , I got my first Amateur fight , there’s many coach’s and great sparring every week.”
“One of the best gyms in Chicago ,been going there for 2 years now , I got my first Amateur fight , there’s many coach’s and great sparring every week.”
Other martial arts here
“Today was my son’s first time attending the free first class at Sam Colonna’s Boxing Gym in Dyer, and he came home saying, “Mom, you gotta sign me up — I need that!”
“Sam's Boxing has that old school gym look they also have mma,Muay Thai and fitness classes”
What members say
“One of the best gyms in Chicago ,been going there for 2 years now , I got my first Amateur fight , there’s many coach’s and great sparring every week.”
“Today was my son’s first time attending the free first class at Sam Colonna’s Boxing Gym in Dyer, and he came home saying, “Mom, you gotta sign me up — I need that!”
“Everyone who has ever trained at this gym knows that we are a tight family and we don't judge anyone we lift them up and train hard so we can get the results we want.”
“I recommend Coach Anthony as well he's very hands on and he's very honest with us he uses different boxing techniques that help us grow as a boxer.”
“One of the best gyms in Chicago ,been going there for 2 years now , I got my first Amateur fight , there’s many coach’s and great sparring every week.”
“Great coach and great space to learn how to box or get too that next level”
From the reviews
I wanted to share a quick story in hopes that perhaps it will help someone else one day.. my oldest son has always struggled with anxiety as he went in to his early teen years he seemed to feel worse with all the pressures at school .
I trained with Sam Colonna when I was fighting, he inspired me to open my own gym. Boxing is so much more than just a sport—it’s a powerful tool for building character, discipline, and confidence, especially in our youth. It teaches respect, perseverance, and how to channel energy in a positive way.
Sam Colonna, I just want to say hands down the best boxing coach ever!! I love the gym because he teaches on so many levels. I recommend Coach Anthony as well he's very hands on and he's very honest with us he uses different boxing techniques that help us grow as a boxer.
I had an incredible experience at Sam Colonna Boxing! The facility is top-notch and offers an amazing atmosphere for both adults and kids. The variety of classes is impressive, and the prices are unbeatable in Chicago.
New to muay thai? Start at Sam Colonna Boxing
Sam Colonna Boxing 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 Sam Colonna Boxing
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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