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Spartan Mixed Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cary, Illinois

Muay Thai gym Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes Fight team

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.

Gym offering boxing and kickboxing classes, as well as personal training.

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
  • 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
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • 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 spartanboxfit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 815-687-4635

Hours

Monday 9:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 9:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 6–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday 10 am–12 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“The community/atmosphere/people are amazing and it's a welcoming place, whether you're brand new to boxing or more advanced, whether you're a kid or an adult.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 7 mentions

“Other programs offered as well kids, programs as well as Kickboxing classes also a fully equipped workout area with all the equipment you will need for a total workout.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai

“UPDATE: amazing all women’s class tonight!”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 3 mentions

“Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or pursue competitive boxing, Spartan Boxing & Fitness offers top-notch training in a supportive community setting.”

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🥊 Sparring

“If you are looking to spar or eventually join the team of fighters.”

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🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“If you are looking to spar or eventually join the team of fighters.”

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📘 Fundamentals 4 mentions

“Instructors are friendly, approachable, and demonstrate patience with new participants learning the basics.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or pursue competitive boxing, Spartan Boxing & Fitness offers top-notch training in a supportive community setting.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Other programs offered as well kids, programs as well as Kickboxing classes also a fully equipped workout area with all the equipment you will need for a total workout.”

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🥊 Boxing 31 mentions

“We have been taking our 6 year old daughter here for the past few months and Spartan Boxing has done an incredible job teaching her the skills of boxing while also keeping it fun.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 50 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“The coaches are very experienced, knowledgeable, and approachable.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“The community/atmosphere/people are amazing and it's a welcoming place, whether you're brand new to boxing or more advanced, whether you're a kid or an adult.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 11 mentions

“The community/atmosphere/people are amazing and it's a welcoming place, whether you're brand new to boxing or more advanced, whether you're a kid or an adult.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“, Head coach trainer Simon has over 20 years experience and gives you all the techniques you need to learn the sport of boxing.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 5 mentions

“The workouts are challenging for any level and you will get a great workout.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 5 mentions

“If you are looking to spar or eventually join the team of fighters.”

From the reviews

I would highly recommend this gym to everyone. This is not your typical boxing gym it stands a head and shoulders above the rest because of the awesome very experienced trainers and many other reasons as listed below.

★★★★★ — Genaro, Oct 2023

I can’t say enough great things about the gym. Let me start by saying the coaches/trainers are phenomenal! If you’re looking for a pristine gym? You have found the right spot. It’s always clean and equipment ready to use. The coaches/trainers ooze with positive vibes.

★★★★★ — Rafael, Nov 2023

We have been taking our 6 year old daughter here for the past few months and Spartan Boxing has done an incredible job teaching her the skills of boxing while also keeping it fun. She loves coming here and has developed a serious passion for boxing. The coaches are very experienced, knowledgeable, and approachable.

★★★★★ — Michael, Nov 2023

I’ve been training at Spartan Boxing & Fitness for quite some time now, and I can’t speak highly enough about this place. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated, ensuring that every session is both challenging and rewarding.

★★★★★ — Frankygreenwich, May 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts

Spartan Mixed Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Spartan Mixed Martial Arts

760 Industrial Dr Unit A, Cary, IL60013

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