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True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Highland Park, 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule truestylejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (847) 681-3930
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There’s a great variety of classes for beginners all the way to experts.”
“Coach Jake’s Muay Thai curriculum has helped set a solid foundation for me personally and I’ve seen how he reinforces skills for more experienced practitioners.”
“If you're looking for a place to learn Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, self-defense, or to just get fit, True Style is the way to go.”
“Coach Jay and Adam are amazing with the kids and make every class fun while still teaching great technique and discipline.”
Other martial arts here
“Jake and Ruben who teach kickboxing and judo respectively are also both fantastic and bring an extremely practical and well-informed approach to their methodologies.”
“This review is for True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness (located right over by Bluegrass restaurant and Jewel in Highland Park).”
“Jake and Ruben who teach kickboxing and judo respectively are also both fantastic and bring an extremely practical and well-informed approach to their methodologies.”
What members say
“Jen & Jay are excellent instructors whose technical prowess is matched by their warmth and compassion.”
“Professor Jenn made me feel welcome from day one and truly created an environment that feels like home.”
“All the coaches are amazing, supportive and genuinely care about every member of the gym.”
“Jake and Ruben who teach kickboxing and judo respectively are also both fantastic and bring an extremely practical and well-informed approach to their methodologies.”
“Super nice facility with lots of mat space and weights.”
“Coach Jay and Adam are amazing with the kids and make every class fun while still teaching great technique and discipline.”
From the reviews
This review is for True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness (located right over by Bluegrass restaurant and Jewel in Highland Park). I had trained in jiu jitsu for three years previously before joining True Style, and I can honestly say Jen (the owner and head coach) is such a breath of fresh air.
My experience at True Style has been amazing. After training jiu-jitsu for four years, switching to True Style was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The instruction is top-notch, and it’s been refreshing to keep learning and growing again.
Jen & Jay are both great coaches as well as genuine people. They'll cultivate an environment that reflects that. I've trained with them on many occasions and look forward to future training sessions together!!! P.S. Yes, it is true that they have style! 😁
Jen and Jay opened another great gym. I train here and at their takoma park location. Check em out for great coaching, see you on the mats!!!
New to muay thai? Start at True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness 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 True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
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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