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Team Haanpaa Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 159 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Rockford, 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule teamhaanpaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 815-597-2765
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend them for getting your children started in a new fun sport or just wanting to get an extra hour of exercise as an adult!”
“I recommend Haanpaa to anyone who is wants to start learning a martial art or get into fitness kickboxing.”
“They have learned solid techniques in BJJ and self defense, and have also learned how to protect themselves if being bullied.”
“I have wanted to try kickboxing for so long, but was nervous to start because I am a total beginner.”
Other martial arts here
“I'm very new to kick boxing and the coaches have been great at letting me work at my own pace while also pushing me to progress!”
“I'm very new to kick boxing and the coaches have been great at letting me work at my own pace while also pushing me to progress!”
“The lineage of Haanpaa BJJ training leads to one of the most influential people to have molded BJJ (Pedro Sauer) if that doesnt tell you anything idk what will 😎.”
What members say
“I'm very new to kick boxing and the coaches have been great at letting me work at my own pace while also pushing me to progress!”
“We love the structure, family friendly atmosphere, great staff/coaching, and the welcoming community.”
“The coaches are very friendly and flexible with the schedules, the classmates are very kind and patient they make you feel comfortable I am very happy to belong to this school.”
“They have learned solid techniques in BJJ and self defense, and have also learned how to protect themselves if being bullied.”
“Martial Arts Training, Body Conditioning, and Great Workouts!”
“We have been in the classes for only one week, but my son totally loves it.”
From the reviews
Martial Arts Training, Body Conditioning, and Great Workouts!! In Rockford! Haanpaa Martial Arts currently trains Muay Thai Kickboxing and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. The Kickboxing classes offer a mix between technique and conditioning.
My kids have trained here for almost 4 years through the little ninjas class and now the kids class. It is a very family friendly gym and our kids always look forward to their classes. They have learned solid techniques in BJJ and self defense, and have also learned how to protect themselves if being bullied.
We are approaching the anniversary of completing our first year here, training Jiu Jitsu with the Haanpaa martial arts family, and we've happily extended the contract for a couple more years.
Team Haanpaa is probably the best gym around..I am a little biased because Im a member here, but from day one I was sucked in due to everyone's kindness, willingness to teach, method of teaching. All the coaches are insanely knowledgeable and want you to succeed whatever your goals are while keeping everyone safe.
New to muay thai? Start at Team Haanpaa Martial Arts
Team Haanpaa 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.
Your first muay thai class at Team Haanpaa 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.
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