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Wolf Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Vernon Hills, Illinois

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
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  • Website & schedule wolfmartialarts.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 707-335-9653

Hours

Monday 7–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7–8:30 pm
Thursday 7–8:30 pm
Friday 7–8:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 am
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 Wolf Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“I'm learning self defense moves, it gives me confidence!”

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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 Wolf Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate

“This is not a "kiddy karate" place.”

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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 9 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“I'm learning self defense moves, it gives me confidence!”

From the reviews

Owned by Randy. He is a great instructor. I am taking classes at this location. It's in his garage but the experience is still great. If you want raw JKD and Kali, Randy will give it to you. My son studies under Randy in the past. He is well known and with over 26 years as instructor, he knows his stuff!

★★★★★ — Ricky, Dec 2017

Old school style training. This is not a "kiddy karate" place. Randy's focus is on proper technique. I've been training in various martial arts for over 40 years and ran my own school for over 20. I train with Randy because his knowledge of Kali and JKD is top notch!

★★★★★ — John, Feb 2022

Randy is a great Teacher!!!! He knows how to teach at any level. I'm learning self defense moves, it gives me confidence! I love Kali as well, fighting with sticks is not only a great workout but great brain exercise as well. Highly recommended!!!

★★★★★ — Anna, Sep 2019

Safe, friendly place to learn the practical real world martial arts of Jeet Kune Do and Kali. Instructor Randy trains nationally and internationally with the best martial artists and has rankings in several systems of martial arts.

★★★★★ — Tesla, Jan 2020

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Your first muay thai class at Wolf 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.

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 Wolf Martial Arts

444 Kennedy Pl, Vernon Hills, IL60061

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