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SUDA International Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Plainfield, Illinois
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
- 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 sudaitc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (815) 272-1016
Hours
| Monday | 11:50 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:10–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:50 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:10–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a beginner and someone who was terrified of close contact with people and jujitsu in general, I can truly say they have made me feel so comfortable and welcome.”
“My daughter has been in the jujitsu class for a little over 2 months and I already see she has more confidence and assertiveness in her everyday intentions.”
“As a woman, I am particularly a fan of their Mastermind class as this teaches me how apply self defense techniques in real life situations.”
“Opportunities to compete and most of all, learn martial arts from two professors who dedicate themselves to your personal growth.”
“As a woman, I am particularly a fan of their Mastermind class as this teaches me how apply self defense techniques in real life situations.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been in their kickboxing classes for a few months, and ever since I started, I've felt very welcomed by the other students and the professors.”
“SUDA international training center is a great place for kids to learn Jiu Jitsu.”
What members say
“The coaches are very personable and knowledgeable on what they do.”
“And what I really appreciated was how transparent and welcoming they are — even just browsing their website, you can already see exactly who you’re going to meet and train with.”
“The level of experience from the professors is incredible, and they teach in such a humble manner that creates and fosters an environment of confidence.”
“We came here for the trial sessions with all three of our kids. They absolutely loved it.”
“It’s also affordable compared to other martial art centers in the area.”
“Not only are my children learning the sport they are also learning discipline, focus, their behavior and attitude has improved and they have a whole new level of confidence.”
From the reviews
Tashi and Renshi are the best around! Great coaching and fun times tailored for their students.
LOVE SUDA!! My husband spent a few months looking for a gym after we moved here, we ended up SUDA International Training Center. Both my children and my husband train here. The owners are brothers and instruct the classes, they are beyond excellent with the kids.
Very knowledgeable professors. I trained with SUDA for a couple years in my younger years until I moved away from the location. Over the years, it has hard to find a gym that could compare to the experience I had with SUDA. If your looking for the best, you found it. Affordable classes for all ages.
I started at SUDA 13 years ago. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. The coaches are very personable and knowledgeable on what they do. You can see the love they have for martial arts and sharing it with others. I’ve gained so much love for this sport because of them.
New to muay thai? Start at SUDA International Training Center
SUDA International Training Center 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 SUDA International Training Center
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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