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Warrior Evolution MMA

5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Chicago, Illinois

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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
  • 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 warriorevolutionmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 312-964-2975

Hours

Monday 5–10 pm
Tuesday 10 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm
Wednesday 6–11 pm
Thursday 10 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday 8:45 am–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Warrior Evolution MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“I came here to do a trial since I am a complete beginner with no experience and Coach Karla was so kind and paid special attention to detail!”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 3 mentions

“I love going to the strength and conditioning class because the workouts are hard, but everyone is encouraging and they push you to go harder.”

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🥊 Sparring 2 mentions

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“I was able to improve as a fighter because of them.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is the gym to go to if you ever want to learn self defense or train to compete.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Warrior Evolution MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

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🥊 Boxing

“As someone who came from a boxing background I decided to switch it up and try MMA and honestly I don’t regret it at all, I’ve learned so much more about the sport of MMA.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 5 mentions

“This gym is for anyone, any age, and they are teaching really Muay Thai, BJJ, wrestling, and the combination of it all -MMA.”

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🏟️ MMA 24 mentions

“As someone who came from a boxing background I decided to switch it up and try MMA and honestly I don’t regret it at all, I’ve learned so much more about the sport of MMA.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“This gym is for anyone, any age, and they are teaching really Muay Thai, BJJ, wrestling, and the combination of it all -MMA.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 61 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Incredible gym with very knowledgeable and considerate coaches. There's an amazing atmosphere in the gym and they cultivated a great culture between students during practice.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“I came to Warrior Evolution with no martial arts or even any workout experience at all, but coaches Karla and Sean showed the utmost patience and really made me feel welcome.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 20 mentions

“Its one thing becoming knowledgeable & owning your craft here, but its another thing when you're able to do so in a loving/supportive environment.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“I came here to do a trial since I am a complete beginner with no experience and Coach Karla was so kind and paid special attention to detail!”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“I love going to the strength and conditioning class because the workouts are hard, but everyone is encouraging and they push you to go harder.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 5 mentions

“I highly recommended this to my friends, family and anyone else that wants to learn how to fight/defend themselves.”

From the reviews

This is a great gym. I flew out to Chicago to visit my friend and I'm from New York. While I was looking it up on Google, I gave a call to Sean the manager and I was talking to him and I felt like it was going to be a great time in the gym.

★★★★★ — Simon, Oct 2019

This gym is amazing and one of a kind! I’ve been with the instructors of Warrior Evolution MMA for over 3 years and can honestly say that they are a group of dedicated, knowledgeable, patient and encouraging professional trainers.

★★★★★ — Natasha, Dec 2018

I honestly enjoy training at Hit2Fit. It's a great place to train with instructors and classmates that genuinely care for your success no matter what your skill level is. There has never been a time where I have felt embarrassed or shy to ask instructors or students questions.

★★★★★ — Quintin, May 2018

Simply put, this MMA gym is suitable for anyone and will help you grow as an individual within a dedicated, warm and humble community. The coaches at Hit2Fit listen and take care in how and what they teach.

★★★★★ — Hans, Jul 2018

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New to muay thai? Start at Warrior Evolution MMA

Warrior Evolution MMA 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Warrior Evolution 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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Warrior Evolution MMA

329 W 18th St #414, Chicago, IL60616

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