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Victory MMA Academy - Arlington Heights
5 ★★★★★ 170 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arlington Heights, 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 (ages 4–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule victorymmaacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 224-345-9490
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether it is your first time training, or you are an experienced martial artist, this academy will accommodate your needs!”
“This speaks to how qualified his coaches were in Victory MMA👍🏻 Bring your children to Victory MMA, there are very talented coaches, a great gym and affordable prices.”
“Highly recommend Arlington heights Victory MMA for anyone and or their children to come and learn mma and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Beyond the strong sense of community, he’s also learning real skills in boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu — all in a supportive, encouraging environment.”
“Beyond the strong sense of community, he’s also learning real skills in boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu — all in a supportive, encouraging environment.”
“Beyond the strong sense of community, he’s also learning real skills in boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu — all in a supportive, encouraging environment.”
“I want to sincerely thank our sensei Alex, Al, Zach, Deven and Stan🤝 We trained in Victory MMA for a year, but had to move to another state.”
“Victory Martial Arts Arlington Heights - is the best place to get karate lessons for kids.”
“Beyond the strong sense of community, he’s also learning real skills in boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu — all in a supportive, encouraging environment.”
What members say
“This speaks to how qualified his coaches were in Victory MMA👍🏻 Bring your children to Victory MMA, there are very talented coaches, a great gym and affordable prices.”
“They have very good curriculum/moves of the month, great instructors, convenient class times and a very positive welcoming atmosphere.”
“Beyond the strong sense of community, he’s also learning real skills in boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu — all in a supportive, encouraging environment.”
“Aside from learning the boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and jiu jitsu techniques the positive message being given to the kids is priceless.”
“This speaks to how qualified his coaches were in Victory MMA👍🏻 Bring your children to Victory MMA, there are very talented coaches, a great gym and affordable prices.”
From the reviews
I want to sincerely thank our sensei Alex, Al, Zach, Deven and Stan🤝 We trained in Victory MMA for a year, but had to move to another state. Here we are still looking for good workouts. Everywhere we go at trial class they tell us that Mansur trains well and has excellent skills.
We've been going to Victory for about two years and this class has helped with my son's focus tremendously. We love the positive atmosphere and the mat chat at the end of each session. This is a monthly topic that is talked about with the kids. Topics like respect, personal growth, not being negative, etc.
My son has been part of the VMMA community for a while now, and the impact it has had on him has been incredible. As a single mother, finding a program that supports not only physical activity but also emotional and character development has meant so much to me. Victory MMA provides exactly that.
Victory MMA Academy is the place to be! I've been taking private Muay Thai lessons for the past 6 months and I'm so happy with my decision to join Victory MMA Academy. S/o to Sensei Stan for being an amazing teacher and mentor. His patience, expertise, and dedication makes every training session a great experience.
New to muay thai? Start at Victory MMA Academy - Arlington Heights
Victory MMA Academy - Arlington Heights 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 Victory MMA Academy - Arlington Heights
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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