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Victory MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 169 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Orland 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 (ages 4–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule victorymmaacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 708-296-8528
Hours
| Monday | 1–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–10 pm |
| Thursday | 1–10 pm |
| Friday | 1–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both my Children ages 9 and 6 currently have been training for about 2 years out of the Frankfort Community center Victory MMA location.”
“I’ve been training at this location for several months and have grown to be impressed by the level of respect, excellence, and competence that every coach offers every session.”
“Victory MMA, a great place for the family to learn about honor, respect, integrity, love and of course self defense.”
“Sensei Ronnie and Adam have been great and beginner friendly.”
Other martial arts here
“Both my Children ages 9 and 6 currently have been training for about 2 years out of the Frankfort Community center Victory MMA location.”
“I'm in my early 40s and never had any kind of training in my life aside from a little park district wrestling when I was younger.”
What members say
“Coaches are knowledgeable and supportive, classes are challenging and fun, and the environment is welcoming.”
“From the first day we joined they knew his name, and always knew exactly when they needed a kind reminder to focus or a push to do his best.”
“Victory MMA, a great place for the family to learn about honor, respect, integrity, love and of course self defense.”
“They take their time to explain techniques clearly, give individual attention, and make sure everyone feels supported and confident as they learn.”
“My son loves going every week and gets so much out of the community and mat chat lessons.”
“I’ve been training at this location for several months and have grown to be impressed by the level of respect, excellence, and competence that every coach offers every session.”
From the reviews
Victory MMA is an amazing place to train. The senseis truly care about every student and it shows in everything they do. They take their time to explain techniques clearly, give individual attention, and make sure everyone feels supported and confident as they learn.
Sensei Denny and crew have been phenomenal. From the first day we joined they knew his name, and always knew exactly when they needed a kind reminder to focus or a push to do his best. My son loves going every week and gets so much out of the community and mat chat lessons.
I’ve been training at this location for several months and have grown to be impressed by the level of respect, excellence, and competence that every coach offers every session. Training in this gym has helped me expand my skill set significantly.
Great MMA gym! Coaches are knowledgeable and supportive, classes are challenging and fun, and the environment is welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve skills and get in shape!
New to muay thai? Start at Victory MMA
Victory MMA 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
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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